Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Hit by Drone Attack Off Dubai, Crew Safe
Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi hit by drone attack off Dubai, fire extinguished, no injuries or oil leak reported. Dozens of tankers flee area amid rising tensions.
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County Road Protest Condemned by Liverpool Council Leader
Liverpool Council leader Liam Robinson condemns planned anti-immigration protest on County Road, calling it a deliberate attempt to drive 'fear, hate and intimidation' and reopen wounds from 2024 riots.
Colourful New Giant Appears in Dorset, Rivaling Cerne Giant
A colourful new giant artwork appears in Dorset, created by community groups and schools, rivaling the Cerne Giant.
Snow Leopard Cubs Take First Steps at Highland Park
Twin snow leopard cubs, born May 25 at Highland Wildlife Park, have been filmed taking their first steps, marking the first litter there in four years.
Channel 4 Drama Calls For Water Industry Nationalisation
Channel 4 drama highlights water industry failures and calls for nationalisation after a child's death from sewage pollution.
Five Common UK Garden Plants That Could Damage Your Home
Five common UK garden plants, including wisteria, bamboo, and ivy, can damage homes by penetrating walls and drainage systems, leading to costly repairs.
Neil the Elephant Seal: Viral Sensation with 1.4M Followers
Neil the 2,200lb elephant seal has amassed 1.4 million TikTok followers, more than double Tasmania's population, but officials urge fans to keep their distance after reports of risky behavior like placing babies near him for photos.
Amanda Owen's Daughter Clemmy Learns Electrical Skills on Farm
Amanda Owen shares update as daughter Clemmy, 10, learns electrical skills on farm during renovation of Anty John property.
Trump Looted America: We Must Change Rules to Prevent Grift
Donald Trump added $1.4bn to his fortune in his first year back in the White House, nearly tripling his wealth to $6.5bn. The author argues for new laws to prevent future presidential self-enrichment.
Von der Leyen: EU does more for Gaza than anyone else
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defends EU's Gaza aid, says no one does more, amid calls for action against Israel over settlements and sanctions.
Police Brace for Monday Mayhem After England v Mexico 5am Pub Parties
Police chiefs slam government's late announcement allowing pubs to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup match, forcing last-minute policing changes and extended officer shifts.
Wildlife Hospital Issues Urgent Robin Glue Trap Warning
South Essex Wildlife Hospital shares heartbreaking image of robin trapped on glue trap, urging public to stop using them despite ban in Scotland and online availability.
Los Saldos Review: Reconnecting with Spanish Farming Heritage
Review of Raúl Capdevila Murillo's debut documentary Los Saldos, exploring his family's farming heritage threatened by industrial change in rural Spain.
Bruce Friedrich: Replace Livestock Meat with Cultivated and Plant-Based Alternatives
Bruce Friedrich argues for replacing industrial livestock with cultivated and plant-based meat to address global damage while satisfying humanity's craving for meat.
Greens And Coalition Scolded Over Nature Laws Opposition
Graeme Samuel scolds Coalition and Greens for opposing new nature laws, urging support to avoid further delays in environmental reforms.
PFAS Crisis Leaves Private Well Owners Stranded
USGS study finds PFAS in 20% of private wells and 60% of public wells across 16 eastern US states, raising health concerns for millions.
Met Office: Three UK Areas Face Heatwave on Sunday
The Met Office forecasts heatwave conditions in the Midlands, East Anglia, and southeast England on Sunday, while Scotland and Northern Ireland face heavy rain up to 75mm.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson Pledges Childcare Revolution
Labour's Bridget Phillipson vows to overhaul England's childcare system, criticising 'extortionate' costs and 'broken' free hours model.
Scotland Becomes First UK Country to Legalise Water Cremation
Scotland legalises water cremation (hydrolysis), a UK first, offering an eco-friendly alternative to burial and traditional cremation.
Elderly Innkeeper's Radiation Surveys Help Revive Fukushima Town 15 Years After Disaster
Tomoko Kobayashi, 15 years after Fukushima disaster, uses radiation surveys to revive Odaka town, with only a third of residents returned.
Hosepipe Ban Confirmed: 1 Million Brits Told to Stop Water Use
Southern Water confirms a hosepipe ban affecting 1 million customers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight from July 10, potentially lasting until autumn due to record heatwave and low river levels.
Booker Introduces Bill to Allow Lawsuits Against Pesticide Makers Over Health Claims
Cory Booker's Pesticide Injury Accountability Act would let individuals sue pesticide makers like Bayer and Syngenta for health harms, countering state liability shields.
Beloved UK Pub The Cyder House Inn to Close in Weeks
The Cyder House Inn in Shackleford, Surrey, announces closure on August 2 due to rising costs, leaving locals devastated.
Loch Ness Project Threatens Shoreline and Salmon
The Loch Ness hydropower project will damage ancient woodland and risk salmon extinction, according to a letter from Neil Mackenzie.
How Thunder Is Made: From Lightning's Heat to Distant Rumbles
A bolt of lightning heats air to 30,000C, creating a supersonic shock wave that becomes thunder. The sound varies from a crack nearby to a low rumble far away, and distant lightning may be silent.
US at 250: Trump's View Sparks Community Histories Reclamation
As Trump's Freedom 250 celebrates white male heroes, communities across the US reclaim erased histories, from Gullah Geechee revolutionaries to Indigenous perspectives, amid polls showing national pessimism.
Jamaica Beach Access Battle: Locals vs Tourism
Activists accuse Jamaica's government of privatizing beaches for tourism, sparking legal battles over public access to coastlines and constitutional rights.
Ukraine's Fortress Belt: Key Defensive Line Under Assault
Ukraine's fortress belt of five towns and cities forms a strategic defensive line in the Donbas, where anti-drone nets and constant attacks define daily life for soldiers and civilians.
Ruined Utopias: Amazon's Abandoned Company Towns
Foreign firms built company towns in the Brazilian Amazon for extraction, then abandoned them. Nature reclaims the land, revealing human resilience and environmental damage.
Trump's Climate Denial May Boost Global Action
Donald Trump's extreme climate denial and inflammatory rhetoric could paradoxically galvanize global climate action, experts suggest. His stance may unify opponents and accelerate green policies.
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