California Sees Surge in Deadly Mushroom Poisonings with Four Deaths
California reports four deaths and 40 hospitalisations from death cap mushrooms in an unprecedented outbreak; experts urge caution.
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Bristol Airport Reopens After Thunderstorm Closure
Bristol Airport reopened Tuesday after a thunderstorm knocked out air traffic control systems, stranding hundreds of passengers and causing dozens of flight cancellations and delays.
Angler Catches 'Monster' Minnow, But Record Slips Away
Angler Charlie Willerton catches a 109mm minnow, possibly the largest in Britain, but misses record due to lack of weighing and witnesses.
EPA Sued Over Failure to Regulate Water Pollution from Factory Farms
Advocacy groups sue EPA for failing to regulate water pollution from factory farms, citing health and environmental threats from manure and chemicals.
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Australia Pledges 65% Emissions Cut by 2035
Australia to announce 2035 emissions target of at least 65% cut, based on Climate Change Authority advice, as part of Paris agreement commitments.
Family Stunned After Growing Year's Worth of Fruit and Veg in Back Garden
A family spent a year growing fruit and vegetables in their back garden and shared the results on TikTok, amassing 480,000 likes and nearly 3,100 comments.
Daughter Fears Deportation of Father to Nauru Will Shatter Family
A daughter fears her father's deportation to Nauru under Australia's secretive resettlement deal, warning it will shatter their family.
Pakistan Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 800 in Sindh Province
Pakistan heatwave death toll exceeds 800 in Sindh province, with Karachi hardest hit. Power cuts and Ramadan fasting worsen crisis.
Stockholm Quran Burning Funded by Journalist with Kremlin Links
Stockholm Quran burning funded by far-right journalist with Kremlin ties, risking Sweden's Nato bid and sparking Islamic world outrage.
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Disneyland Visitors Showered with Goose Droppings
17 visitors at Disneyland, including 6 children, were showered with goose droppings, prompting a hazmat response. Guests were cleaned up and reported healthy.
Warning: The UK's Deadliest Garden and 5 Dangerous Plants You Might Have at Home
The Poison Garden in Northumberland houses over 100 toxic plants. Five dangerous UK plants include monkshood, castor bean, rhododendron, laburnum, and cherry laurel.
Abandoned Welsh Village Capel Celyn Reappears in Heatwaves
Capel Celyn, a Welsh village flooded in 1965 to supply water to Liverpool, occasionally resurfaces during droughts. Its ruins and a memorial chapel draw visitors.
Dead Foxes on Guemes Island Confirmed as Legal Fishing Bait
Washington officials confirm 21 dead foxes found on Guemes Island were legally used as crab bait, solving a local mystery that alarmed residents.
Rail Passengers Warned Not to Travel as Red Heat Alert Issued
Network Rail and TfL urge passengers not to travel on Wednesday and Thursday due to a rare red extreme heat warning, with significant disruption expected on Elizabeth Line and Overground.
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Cheshire Fire Update on Widnes Recycling Plant Blaze
Cheshire Fire and Rescue have issued an update on the major recycling facility fire in Widnes, with 20 fire engines attending and the major incident stood down before midnight.
London Heatwave: Commuting, Inequality Raise Risk for Middle-Aged
Londoners aged 45-65 face same heatwave death risk as pensioners due to commuting, overcrowded homes, and inequality, UK Health Security Agency study finds.
Six Off-Grid Hermits: Rock Pillars to Siberian Isolation
Discover the tales of six individuals who abandoned modern life for off-grid living, from a Georgian monk on a rock pillar to a Siberian hermit, with varying outcomes.
Russia Nuclear Drill Near UK; Lavrov Advocates Atomic Bomb
Russia staged a 16-hour nuclear wargame in the Norwegian Sea, north of the UK, as Foreign Minister Lavrov reportedly advocated using atomic weapons at a closed meeting.
Simon Calder Travel Warning Amid UK Heatwave
Travel expert Simon Calder advises rail passengers to postpone journeys as the Met Office issues red extreme heat warnings, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C.
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Dozens of Schools Close as UK Heatwave Hits 40°C
Dozens of schools across England and Wales are closing due to a rare red weather warning as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C, posing a risk to life.
Widnes Waste Blaze: 450 Tonnes Burn, Smoke Seen for Miles
A major incident was declared after 450 tonnes of waste caught fire in Widnes, with smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from four counties battled the blaze, and road closures remain in place.
Vegan Restaurant Crisis: Closures and Meat Menu Shifts
Vegan restaurants like Unity Diner and Eleven Madison Park are closing or adding meat, sparking debate amid rising vegan interest.
Horse Racing Chaos: Heatwave Forces Abandonment of Four Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled three of four meetings postponed due to extreme heat. Worcester, Salisbury, Kempton, and Ffos Las were abandoned for horse safety.
21 Farmers Killed in Night Raid on Nigerian Village
At least 21 farmers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a night-time raid on Kawel village in Nigeria's Plateau state, reigniting fears of communal violence between Christian farmers and Muslim herders.
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Duke of Norfolk Slams Wind Farm Plan as Blot on Dales
Duke of Norfolk leads opposition to 200m-tall wind farm on peat moorland near Yorkshire Dales, sparking debate over renewable targets vs landscape protection.
Trump Humiliates Starmer Live with Six Words on Energy
Donald Trump humiliated Keir Starmer live on TV, saying 'you're really messing up the energy' in response to the PM's resignation, criticizing UK windmills and North Sea oil policy.
Asia's Record Heatwave: Rickshaw Puller Endures Dhaka's 40.6C as Fuel Shortages Worsen Crisis
Asia faces record heatwaves with temperatures up to 52C, causing deaths, power cuts, and health crises from Bangladesh to Japan.
New Border Wall Plan Sparks Environmental Fury Over Parks
Trump administration waives environmental laws to build border wall in Big Bend National Park, sparking outrage over destruction of protected wilderness.
Schools Close as Rare Red Heat Alert Hits UK with 40C Expected
Schools across England and Wales are closing and transport bosses warn against travel as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C and breaking the June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
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UK Schools Red Alert Heatwave: DfE, NAHT Issue New Guidance
The DfE and NAHT have issued new guidance to head teachers as scores of UK schools announce closures due to the red heatwave warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C.
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