South Wales Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle a massive fire at Llantrisant Recycling Centre involving 1,500 tonnes of non-hazardous waste, urging residents to keep windows and doors closed.
The Met Office says warm temperatures are 'locked in' for the next 7-10 days. 2026 is the first year to reach 35°C in May, June and July. England's mean temperature is 2.4°C above average.
Cyfarthfa Castle redevelopment is the council's top heritage priority after a £32m National Lottery funding bid failed, with plans to resubmit.
Adrian Chiles recounts a burst pipe leaving him without water, while neighbours remain unbothered, reflecting a new normal of resigned acceptance.
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Tom Lichy of the British Deaf Association warns that deaf signers are excluded from gene-editing discussions, citing a lack of accessible information in signed languages and polling showing no majority support for editing non-life-threatening conditions l
Extreme heat caused about 2,700 deaths in England and Wales during May and June, with research linking higher temperatures to negative emotions and suicide risk. Experts call for climate action and practical measures.
MPs demand radical regulation to prevent obesity, prioritizing public health over food industry interests, with proposals including advertising bans and mandatory reporting.
Honeybees fed a probiotic and prebiotic mix survived cold stress better than those on a sugar diet, but supplements offered little protection against extreme heat.
Global heating made devastating floods in West Africa five times more likely and 23% more intense, displacing thousands and killing dozens, scientists warn.
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Video shows a train crew in Armstrong, Ontario, surrounded by flames from one of over 100 wildfires in Canada. The crew was safely evacuated, as wildfires worsen air quality in Toronto.
Smoke from over 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst in the world, with yellow haze reaching New York and other northeastern US cities.
Birds cannot sweat, so they seek shade, bathe, and pant to cool down. However, ground-feeders like blackbirds struggle to find food as earthworms hide in hard-baked soil.
In Nigeria, families of children with Down's syndrome and cerebral palsy face stigma and superstition. Advocates like Safiya Atta Mansoor lead marches and support groups to raise awareness and push for inclusion.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, filmed in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara, faces backlash from Sahrawi people who call it a betrayal, highlighting double standards in access and representation.
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Psychologist Candice Odgers argues social media bans may worsen teen mental health, citing limited evidence and calling for nuanced solutions beyond restricting smartphones.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for troops over 30, sparking debate on gender-affirming care and military priorities amid escalating Iran conflict.
The US launched strikes near Tehran and blockaded Iranian ports; Iran retaliated against US allies, threatening all-out war and casting doubt on last month's peace deal.
The world's first community-powered sauna, heated by food waste from a housing estate, is set to open in London's R-Urban Poplar project, a living lab for sustainable food systems.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has spread across the US, prompting air quality alerts in over 20 states. Millions face unhealthy conditions as officials urge staying indoors.
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Australia's Bureau of Meteorology warns the current El Niño could become the strongest on record, potentially making 2027 the hottest year globally, with most Australian capitals facing at least 80% chance of unusually warm, dry spring.
Kelley Swain explores how choosing intuitive Kairos time over relentless Chronos time can transform our relationship with aging, care, and daily life.
Guardian analysis finds 19% of World Cup 2026 matches reached heat levels warranting delays, as climate crisis threatens football.
Britain's domestic food production has fallen from over 80% to 57%, prompting the government to label food security a national security risk. This video explores the causes and compares the UK with other countries.
A community leader in the Cairngorms says lessons from a previous devastating wildfire have not been applied, as a 3.7-mile stretch of countryside burns near Nethy Bridge.
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Tenby Summer Spectacular, a 40-year charity event, cancelled after council revokes licence over crowd safety, access, and child protection concerns.
A moorland fire near Greater Manchester has closed the A628 Woodhead Pass after a car crash caused flames to spread to adjacent woodland. Four fire engines are at the scene.
A large wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park has been contained after burning for over 24 hours, affecting a near four-mile stretch of countryside and forcing evacuations.
The Met Office explains why the UK remains dry, with high pressure blocking rain for weeks. Hosepipe bans are in place, and forecasts suggest continued dry weather.
The UK government has announced a ban on extremely loud fireworks for public use, restricting them to professional displays to protect veterans, pets, and wildlife.
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Iran secretly unites Shia Houthis with Sunni al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabab to control Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as US launches 'shaping operation' deep inside Iran, escalating war.
