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Air quality across almost all of Greater Manchester has deteriorated to moderate or unhealthy levels due to ongoing moorland fires, with Stockport hardest hit at an AQI of 195.
FIFA has introduced 13 new regulations at World Cup 2026, including mandatory hydration breaks, stricter time-wasting measures, expanded VAR scope, and red cards for mouth-covering. England face Argentina in the semi-finals.
All Brits in Australia are advised that phones, smart watches, and tablets will simultaneously receive a test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system on July 27, 2026.
France coach Didier Deschamps was restrained by the fourth official after a dangerous free-kick was bizarrely overturned by VAR, sparking accusations that the technology is 'making up rules' at the World Cup.
World Cup fans were left gobsmacked when VAR overturned a free-kick decision during Spain vs France, seemingly breaking FIFA's own rules on VAR usage.
NATO scrambled fighter jets after a Russian Il-20 spy plane was detected over the Baltic Sea without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off, Polish armed forces confirmed.
The US launched strikes on Iran for a third day, hitting port cities, while Iran retaliated with attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and two tankers. Trump threatens tolls on Strait of Hormuz.
NATO scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea, reaffirming its commitment to protect allied airspace amid heightened tensions.
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on July 15 could be delayed by thunderstorms in Atlanta. Kick-off is at 8pm BST (3pm local). Lightning rules may halt play.
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will see up to 90% of the sun blocked in the UK, while parts of Europe experience complete darkness. First visible from Europe since 1999.
Two people were taken to hospital after RNLI crews rescued four struggling swimmers at Crimdon Dene, a day after two men drowned at nearby Seaton Carew.
Non-safety matches, costing as little as 60p, are banned in hand luggage and checked bags on flights with Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, and others due to fire risk.
Monty Don reveals how his golden retriever Ned is coping with the UK heatwave, showing him drinking bathwater; fans express sympathy and offer tips.
The Weaver Line is suspended until Thursday after a trackside fire in Walthamstow, while Southern trains face cancellations due to points failures across multiple routes.
Annette Kilgore, 69, who appeared on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, is missing and feared dead after wildfires swept through the Spanish village of Bédar, killing 13 people.
Atlanta police have deployed extra officers and resources ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, citing historic rivalry and fan influx.
A Ryanair flight from Alicante to Liverpool dropped 300ft in severe turbulence, throwing passengers and crew into the ceiling. The plane diverted to Nantes, France, with multiple injuries.
An airline pilot skywrote 'I'm Bored' over north-west England, causing air traffic control disruption and sparking an investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Passengers on Ryanair flight FR 9887 from Alicante to Liverpool were thrown into the ceiling during severe turbulence, forcing an emergency diversion to Nantes. Several people were injured.
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta could be delayed by severe thunderstorms and lightning, despite the retractable roof. Kick-off is 8pm BST, but US safety rules require suspension if lightning strikes within 8 miles.
The UK Foreign Office warns of high wildfire risk in Spain, Cyprus, Turkey, and France amid deadly blazes. 13 dead in Spain, 10 missing; Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris prompts evacuations.
HM Passport Office warns UK travellers that unsigned passports may cause delays and issues at border control this summer, urging holders to sign before travel.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires biometric data for Brits. Children under 12 skip fingerprints but need photos. Families face separate queues and potential delays.
Travel expert Simon Calder picks Blackpool and Aberdeen as his top UK seaside towns for summer 2026, praising their beautiful beaches, attractions, and dining.
A 390-mile 'wall of rain' is forecast to sweep across England on July 26, ending the record-breaking heatwave, with heavy downpours from Cumbria to Cornwall.
Two men died after entering the sea to help two children in difficulty at Seaton Carew beach. The children are safe; the men were pronounced dead despite emergency efforts.
Leon Pafu Ngoy, 18, died in the River Irwell at Clifton Country Park, Salford. His family says if he had gone to the local swimming baths instead, he would still be with them.
A former flight attendant warns passengers against standing before the seatbelt sign is off, citing risk of injury from sudden aircraft movements during taxiing.
Harvard's Prof Avi Loeb, White House UFO adviser, says US officials are baffled by UAPs and may not be human-made. His team reviews declassified materials, requesting 50 additional videos.