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Spain tourist destination hit by 5 magnitude earthquake in the dead of night leaving roads cracked and buildings shuddering
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck a tourist destination in Spain overnight, reportedly causing buildings to shudder and damaging roads. The incident matters because even moderate earthquakes can disrupt communities, damage infrastructure and alarm residents and visitors, particularly when they occur without warning at night. The available report says roads were left cracked and buildings shook…
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From food to tech to travel: the best student deals and discounts
Students can reduce living and study costs by registering with UNiDAYS, Student Beans and TOTUM, which verify student status and provide different retailer offers. The article highlights discounts on food, eating out, technology, subscriptions and fitness, as maintenance loans face pressure from rising rents and grocery prices. – Food and essentials: Boots offers 10% off…
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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
Scotland is attracting more tourists while parts of Europe endure heatwaves and Britain’s wider visitor market faces disruption from conflict, economic pressures and new EU border procedures. Tourism leaders say cooler weather, increased direct flights from North America, popular Scottish cultural imagery and domestic travellers avoiding border delays have all strengthened its appeal. Flight bookings…
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Heathrow urges passengers to avoid driving amid flooding
Heathrow has urged passengers not to drive to the airport after flooding disrupted road access to its terminals. The warning matters because travellers may face delays reaching the airport and could need to rely on public transport or other alternatives. The report does not specify which roads or terminals were affected, how long disruption would…
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What are we all playing this weekend?
Rock Paper Shotgun’s weekly staff roundup asks what its writers will be playing over the weekend, amid a quiet week in which several team members are away, ill or attending preview events. The piece is informal and conversational, offering a snapshot of the games and non-gaming plans occupying the team. Julian plans to continue pirate…
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Travellers set up in another Sheffield park
The available text does not include the article itself, only a Google cookie and privacy notice. The title indicates that travellers set up an encampment in another Sheffield park, but the location, timing and official response cannot be confirmed from the material provided. The event may have affected access to a public green space and…
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Pauline Hanson calls for ban on migration from ‘do not travel’ countries
Pauline Hanson has called for Australia to prohibit migration from countries listed by the government’s Smartraveller service as “do not travel” destinations. The proposal links immigration policy to official travel-risk advice and is likely to fuel debate over border controls, security and humanitarian responsibilities. The article’s supplied text does not include the underlying report or…
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‘I’ve just run somebody over’: Moment drug driver who killed mother as she walked across the road after taking cannabis edibles calls 999 as he is jailed
A drug driver has been jailed after killing a mother who was crossing a road, having taken cannabis edibles before driving. The case highlights the potentially fatal consequences of driving while impaired by drugs and the criminal penalties that can follow. Footage reportedly captures the driver calling 999 after the collision and saying he had…