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Heatwave latest: Burnham sends army to battle South Wales wildfires after emergency alert sent to millions
The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has deployed military personnel to assist firefighters tackling wildfires in South Wales after an emergency alert warned millions across England and Wales of an extreme fire risk. The response follows major blazes during the year’s hottest day, including a fire near Stourbridge in the West Midlands that destroyed homes and…
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Channel children at risk as Stourbridge wildfire forces evacuations
A baby was photographed before a Channel crossing and homes were evacuated amid a fast-spreading grass fire. Zuckerberg set out his AI vision, while a Texas child death investigation and Latin earthquake relief efforts continue.
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Fiorini and Perez break race walking world records
Italy’s Sofia Fiorini broke the women’s race walking marathon world record by more than nine minutes at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Spain’s Maria Perez also set a world record in the half-marathon, making the event a notable double-record occasion. The records were achieved during the women’s race walking competition at the championships…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s I Vividly Remember Listening to on the School Bus
The article nostalgically identifies three 1990s songs presented as one-hit wonders that the writer associates with listening to music on the school bus. It argues that these tracks mattered because they became shared cultural touchstones for young listeners, influencing singalongs, fashion and emotional connection. The selections are Vanilla Ice’s 1990 rap hit “Ice Ice Baby”,…
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Tarling’s team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after Briton’s death
NSN Development have withdrawn from the remaining Volta a Portugal stages after British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died in an accident during Friday’s eighth stage. The race will nevertheless continue, with organisers planning tributes before Saturday’s penultimate stage and cancelling sponsor activities in recognition of the tragedy. Tarling, a Welsh rider and younger brother of…
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‘Doctor Who’ Reunion Is Officially Happening in Steven Moffat’s New 6-Part Series
Steven Moffat and Jenna Coleman, who worked together on Doctor Who, will reunite on Number 10, a new six-part Channel 4 comedy-drama about life inside the Prime Minister’s official residence and office. The project matters as it brings together prominent Doctor Who alumni for Moffat’s first Channel 4 series, while moving him into a fictionalised…
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Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
The Auk Mini 2 is presented as a strong upgrade to the original tabletop smart garden, retaining its stylish Scandinavian design and straightforward, seed-friendly growing system while addressing practical limitations. Its appeal lies in making indoor growing look attractive without relying on proprietary pods, subscriptions or compulsory app use. The new model adds more colour…
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Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
The article argues that Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act gives substantial tax advantages to wealthy owners of “pass-through” businesses, despite Republican claims that the measures chiefly support small firms and local job creators. It says the policy matters because it reduces government revenue while benefits are concentrated among high-income individuals, alongside cuts to…
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Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans ‘look stupid’: family
Iranian psychologist Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi has reportedly been sentenced to seven months in prison after posting a video urging President Donald Trump to support Iranians protesting against the country’s Islamic regime. His family says Iranian authorities pressured him to make Americans “look stupid”, highlighting the risks faced by people who publicly criticise the government or…
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Killer ex-cop executed for child’s slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl
Former Florida police officer James Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection on 28 July for the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. His execution ended a case that had lasted nearly four decades and was described as bringing closure to McAbee’s family. Investigators also believe Duckett murdered another girl, Jeanifer Weldon, in…