Tintwistle Moor Fire Contained, Crews Remain on Scene
The huge blaze on Tintwistle Moor has been contained after affecting 200 hectares. Firefighters remain to dampen down and check for hot spots, with support from partner agencies.
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Sea Turns Blue Off Welsh Coast in Bioluminescence Display
Amateur photographers captured bioluminescence at Penmon Point, Anglesey, turning the sea electric blue. The phenomenon, caused by microscopic plankton, has been called 'the northern lights of the ocean'.
Keskine Hydrogel Mask for Glowing Skin This Summer
Keskine's new Hydrogel Bio-Collagen Hydration Mask, starting at £14.99 for five, delivers firming, hydrating, and brightening results with 100,000ppm bio-collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Wildfire on Tintwistle Moor Burns 500 Sq Metres
A major wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland, forcing road closures and smoke warnings as fire crews battle the blaze for over 24 hours.
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FIFA Confirms Rainbow Flags at Iran-Egypt Pride Match
FIFA confirms rainbow flags will be allowed at the Iran-Egypt World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle, despite objections from both teams over LGBTQ+ festivities.
Paris to Triple Underground Cooling Network Using Seine Water
Paris plans to triple its district cooling network by 2042, using Seine river water to cool buildings. The system reduces air conditioning use and fights urban heat, with experts calling it a 'miracle solution' for global warming.
Chickpea Pancake Trail Shows Mediterranean Unity Beyond Borders
Tracing a simple chickpea pancake across the Mediterranean reveals a shared history that defies modern political borders, from cecina in Italy to socca in France and kalinti in Morocco.
Europe's Worst Heatwave Ever Made Worse by Climate Crisis
The European heatwave is the most severe and widespread ever, made possible only by climate change. 45% of major cities face record heat stress, with temperatures 2C higher than in 2003.
Deep Sea Secrets: Sponges, Smokers, and Mining Threats
The deep ocean, barely explored, reveals wondrous lifeforms. As underwater mining gains momentum, we risk destroying one of Earth's last great wildernesses.
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Trump Drains Reflecting Pool Again After Vandalism
Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project faces another draining due to vandalism, costing taxpayers millions and embarrassing the image-obsessed president.
Country Diary: A Trip to St Kilda, Britain's Wildest Outpost
A journey to St Kilda, the UK's only dual Unesco world heritage site, reveals its deserted village, abundant wildlife, and 1 million seabirds on cliffs rising 1,400 feet.
Haymaking Race Against Time in Unpredictable British Weather
In Berkshire, haymaking proceeds in a heatwave, but climate change makes timing critical: last year's drought caused scarcity, while this year's ideal growth faces storm risks.
Taylor's Miskicks Amid Socceroos Multiculturalism Debate
Angus Taylor struggled to kick a football in a social media video, capping a week of political missteps on multiculturalism as the Socceroos' diversity sparked debate.
Stefanovic's Rightward Shift Sparks Warning, Others OK
Karl Stefanovic's interview with far-right agitator Tommy Robinson draws criticism from PM Anthony Albanese and SA premier, but Pauline Hanson and James Packer defend him.
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Extreme Heat Threatens European Productivity and Economic Growth
Record-breaking heatwaves across Europe are causing dangerous working conditions, disrupting commutes, and threatening economic growth, with economists warning of substantial productivity losses unless countries adapt infrastructure and workplaces.
Fossil Fuel Price Surges Worsen Air Quality via Wood Burning
New research finds that fossil fuel price surges can worsen air quality as people switch to wood burning. In northern Italy, benzo[a]pyrene levels rose at multiple locations in December 2022.
Swifts Show Strong Loyalty to Nest Sites, Study Finds
A 15-year RSPB study reveals 94% of swifts reuse the same nest site yearly, highlighting the need to protect nesting sites as the species declined 70% since 1995.
LGBTQ+ Rethink Pride Amid Reform UK Bans and Cuts
Pride events in north-east England adapt after Reform-led councils ban flags and cut funding. Organisers shift to protest, with increased security and economic losses.
Shark Bites Down Globally But Rising in Australia
Global shark bites remain stable, but Australia sees a rise from 12 to 21 per year. Experts cite population growth, warming waters, and changing prey as factors, while risk remains tiny compared to drowning.
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Week in Wildlife: Paddling Deer, Spring-Loaded Penguin, Rare Sand Cat
This week's best wildlife photographs include stags cooling off in Richmond Park, a levitating Adélie penguin, a rare sand cat documented in Libya, and more.
England Feel the Heat: Climate Crisis Reshapes British Sport
The climate crisis is forcing British sports to normalise extreme heat, with special measures at cricket and tennis events as fans and players adapt to a new normal of sweltering conditions.
Nepal Child Malnutrition Alarming After USAID Cuts
A major survey reveals alarming child malnutrition in Nepal, with wasting rates up to 12.3% in one province, following USAID funding cuts. Experts warn hard-won gains in reducing child mortality are at risk.
Culture Wars Hit MLB: Giants Face Pride Night Backlash
The Trump administration's Justice Department investigates MLB over Giants players' Bible verse caps during Pride Night, reflecting a broader culture war targeting diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
NSW Koala Park Gets Greenlight via Carbon Credits
The Albanese government approved a carbon credit method allowing NSW to earn hundreds of millions for protecting native forests, enabling the long-awaited great koala national park near Coffs Harbour.
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Heatwave to Push Germany and Poland to 40C This Weekend
Temperatures in Germany and Poland are forecast to reach or exceed 40C this weekend. The Austrian Grand Prix has declared a heat hazard, while severe thunderstorms hit Russia and China.
First Major UK Hydropower Projects in 40 Years Approved
Ofgem provisionally approves three pumped storage hydro projects in Scotland, the first major hydropower plants in Great Britain since 1984, to boost energy security.
Plan Your Garden's Sunny and Shady Spots This Midsummer
High summer is ideal for planning your garden. Observe sun patterns, note what works and what doesn't, and create design ideas for fall planting.
Twin Quakes Kill 235 in Venezuela, Emergency Declared
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast 40 seconds apart, killing at least 235 people and reducing dozens of buildings to rubble. Officials warn the death toll will rise as rescue efforts continue.
UK Grid Operator Warns Again Over Power Supplies in Heatwave
Great Britain's National Energy System Operator issued a second warning this week, asking generators for extra electricity Friday evening due to tight margins from extreme heat.
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Ai Weiwei's Button Art Explores Colonialism in Manchester
Ai Weiwei's 'Button Up!' installation at Manchester's Aviva Studios tackles colonialism and world history through buttons, running from 2 July to 6 September.
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