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US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
US President Donald Trump has threatened fresh tariffs against Canada, accusing it of “willful negligence” over wildfires whose smoke has blanketed much of the northern United States. The threat follows complaints from Republican lawmakers and comes despite Ontario’s premier Doug Ford urging Washington to send firefighting help rather than criticism, highlighting fresh strain in an…
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For The Yearners: Baby Rose Interviewed
Baby Rose, the North Carolina-born singer-songwriter known for her haunting soul and R&B voice, has spoken to Clash Magazine ahead of the release of her third studio album, ‘YEARNALISM’. The record is described as an exploration of desire and longing, drawing on classic R&B, soul, jazz and gospel to encourage listeners to confront their own…
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Wildlife officials release new details on fatal Florida alligator attack
Florida wildlife officials have released further details on the death of Brittany Clark, 31, who was killed by a large alligator in the Orlando area. The case underscores the ongoing risk alligators pose in Florida’s waterways, particularly in and around Orlando, and has prompted renewed attention from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on…
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China condemns British Steel nationalisation as Uganda mourns school bus tragedy
Beijing warns British Steel nationalisation could deter investment, UK mortgage rules ease for first-time buyers, and at least 21 die in a Ugandan school bus crash; plus England’s World Cup exit, an Ozzy Osbourne tribute day and Nolan’s Odyssey opens strong.
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‘Brutal’ £8m flood defence walls set to protect Sheffield community from storms due to climate change
“Our current priority is to complete the interim emergency works to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.”
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Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), widely regarded as Europe’s most effective policy for cutting greenhouse gases, prompting criticism that the changes would water down its impact. The revised plan would give heavy industries a less demanding and cheaper path to emissions cuts, coming just as western…
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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year’s most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most active and reliable displays of the year, is under way and set to peak overnight on 12-13 August 2026, offering skygazers across the UK a chance to see up to 150 meteors an hour under ideal conditions. The shower occurs annually as Earth passes through debris left…
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Free Trials? Content Experiments? Hiding Data? Netflix Is Turning Back the Clock
Netflix is quietly reviving several old habits as it navigates a maturing streaming market, including bringing back free trials in some international markets and reducing how often it discloses viewership data. The moves, disclosed alongside its latest earnings report, suggest the company is prioritising flexibility to experiment and take risks without close external scrutiny, echoing…
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UK heatwave hits two-week mark
The BBC has reported that the current UK heatwave has now lasted a fortnight, with the story presented as a video segment in the broadcaster’s Science & Environment section. The prolonged spell of hot weather continues to draw attention as an ongoing severe weather event affecting the UK. Specific details such as exact temperatures, affected…