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Australian Governments Provide $2.5 Billion Bailout to Tomago Smelter
New South Wales and Commonwealth governments commit 10-year funding plan to support the Hunter Valley aluminium facility.
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Netflix Reopens Love Is Blind UK Pods for Third Season
Hosts Matt and Emma Willis return as a new group of singles seeks romance without sight in the latest installment of the dating series.
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Crowds Gather in London for Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Thousands assembled at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for the first total solar eclipse visible in the UK since 1999.
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Total Solar Eclipse Returns to Europe After 27 Years
Tens of thousands gathered in Paris and London to witness the rare astronomical event on Wednesday.
Prue Leith Hospitalized After Migraine Mimics Stroke Symptoms
The Great British Bake Off judge lost half her vision and the ability to speak during a vacation in Yorkshire
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Birmingham Phoenix and MI London Clash in The Hundred
The men's group-stage match took place Wednesday at Edgbaston as teams fight for a spot in the finals.
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Emily Newnham Wins Silver in European Athletics 400m Hurdles
The Great Britain athlete secured second place after recording a personal best performance at the championships.
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Colorado Lifts Fishing Limits at McKay Lake Due to Drought
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues emergency salvage order to prevent total loss of fish in Westminster lake.
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UK Convenes Emergency Meeting as Fifth Summer Heatwave Hits
Extreme temperatures and prolonged drought prompt COBRA emergency meeting and public safety warnings across the United Kingdom.
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Matthew Hudson-Smith Wins Historic 400m Gold in Birmingham
Great Britain's sprinter becomes the joint-most decorated man in European Athletics Championships history.
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Matthew Hudson-Smith Wins Third European 400m Gold
The British sprinter secured the title in Birmingham with a time of 44.17 seconds.
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Atletico Madrid reach agreement to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero
The Spanish club has agreed a deal in principle with the London side for the Argentine defender.
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Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe
Millions gather in Spain and the UK for the first total solar eclipse to hit the continent in 27 years.
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Cornwall crowds witness rare partial solar eclipse
Millions across the UK and Europe observed the event Wednesday, with coverage reaching 96% in some areas.
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UK Prime Minister urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues
Andy Burnham calls for immediate withdrawal of products to curb wildfire risks during extreme heatwave
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Solar Eclipse Visible Over London Landmarks
Millions across the UK and Europe witnessed a high-percentage partial solar eclipse on Wednesday.
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Millions Across Europe Watch Historic Total Solar Eclipse
A once-in-a-generation astronomical event brought totality to Spain and Iceland while the UK saw more than 90% coverage.
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Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe
Millions observed the Moon completely cover the Sun across Spain, Iceland, and the UK on Wednesday.
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Total Solar Eclipse Reaches Totality in Iceland and Spain
Millions in the UK witnessed a partial eclipse as the moon covered more than 90% of the sun.
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Rare Solar Eclipse Covers Over 90% of Sun Across UK
The celestial event marks the first near-total solar eclipse visible from the United Kingdom since 1999.
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Deep partial solar eclipse visible across UK
Over 90% of the Sun was obscured during a rare celestial event on Wednesday evening.
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UK convenes emergency COBRA meeting amid record heat and wildfires
Government officials meet to coordinate response as temperatures are forecast to reach 38°C and wildfires exceed 1,000 this year.
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Partial solar eclipse obscures 96% of sun over UK
The event marks the most significant solar eclipse visible from the United Kingdom since 1999.
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Deep Partial Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across UK and Europe
The most significant solar eclipse in the UK since 1999 obscured up to 96% of the sun on Wednesday.
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Partial solar eclipse obscures 90% of Sun across UK
Crowds gather in London, Liverpool, and Newquay to witness the most dramatic partial eclipse in nearly three decades.
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Thousands Evacuate Summerland Region Amid Massive Wildfire
Up to 22,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as RCMP investigate a potential death.
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Wildfire ash and debris blanket Penticton beaches
Burned woody debris from the Bald Range wildfire has blackened the south end of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
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UK Prime Minister Holds Emergency Meeting Over Heatwave Impacts
Record temperatures and drought threaten EU supply chains and agriculture with projected losses of €180 billion.
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Welsh Fire Beat London Spirit in Final Group Stage Match
Welsh Fire secured a 15-run victory over London Spirit at Sophia Gardens to conclude The Hundred 2026 men's league fixtures.
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Djed Spence Nears Transfer From Tottenham to Inter Milan
The England international defender has reportedly agreed to personal terms as Inter Milan submits a formal bid.
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UK Investigates Employment Support for Neurodivergent Workers
A rise in tribunal cases and falling graduate recruitment prompt calls for better government and employer support.
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UK Prime Minister Reviews Early-Release Scheme After PC Harper Family Criticism
Lissie Harper says the justice system is in a "really bad place" as two killers of PC Andrew Harper face possible early release.
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Conservative Party leadership proposes repeal of UK Net Zero targets
Seven years after enshrining a 2050 climate goal into law, Tory leadership moves to scrap the legally binding commitment.
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UK Experiences Deep Partial Solar Eclipse
The Royal Observatory Greenwich streams the event as the Moon obscures up to 96% of the Sun.
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Andy Burnham calls emergency COBRA meeting over extreme heat
The UK leader convened emergency talks in Whitehall to coordinate responses to wildfires and rising temperatures.
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Thousands Evacuate as British Columbia Wildfires Rage
More than 20,000 residents are under evacuation orders as five major blazes remain out of control across the province.
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Secret Donations to Reform UK Uncovered Before Clacton By-Election
Financial gifts and hidden funding sources emerge as Nigel Farage faces a record field of candidates in Essex coastal seat.
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Green Party leader accuses Andy Burnham of climate inaction
Zack Polanski calls the Greater Manchester mayor's response to summer heatwaves a dereliction of duty.
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Welsh Fire Women Face London Spirit Women in The Hundred
The two teams met at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for a group-stage match in the 2026 women's competition.
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Tottenham and Inter Milan in Final Talks for Djed Spence
Barcelona also prepares an increased offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as European transfer activity intensifies.
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Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is contesting a parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea against satirical candidate Count Binface.
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Satirical Candidate Count Binface Enters Clacton-on-Sea By-Election
Comedian Jon Harvey's trash-clad character aims to lampoon UK politics with promises to nationalize singer Adele.
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GMA Features Summer Adventure Deals
Tory Johnson presents discounted outdoor and travel essentials from multiple brands in a recent Good Morning America segment.
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Half of Europe's Population Exposed to Temperatures Above 30C
An intense heatwave is affecting Western and Southern Europe, including the UK and the Balkans, on Wednesday.
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UK residents queue for glasses ahead of historic solar eclipse
People in Newquay and London seek protective eyewear for the first solar eclipse visible in the UK since 1999.
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Solar Eclipse to Block Most of Sun in UK
Parts of Iceland and Spain will experience a total solar eclipse, while the UK sees a partial event.
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Turkish Parliament Passes Terror-Free Turkey Framework Law
AK Party Secretary General Eyyüp Kadir İnan outlines implementation of the new legislation passed with 467 votes.
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Britons Queue in Heatwave for Historic Solar Eclipse Glasses
Large crowds form across the UK to secure protective eyewear for the most significant eclipse visible in the region in 27 years.
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UK and Europe Experience Total Solar Eclipse
Millions watch the first major total solar eclipse visible in the United Kingdom since 1999.
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Gaza Tribunal finds UK complicit in Israeli war crimes
Independent inquiry co-chaired by Jeremy Corbyn concludes UK was an active participant in genocide against Palestinians.
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Partial Solar Eclipse and Meteor Shower Occur Simultaneously
Observers in Wales and other regions track a rare celestial combination of a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
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Probation chief warns early prisoner release risks serious crime
Martin Jones said releasing 5,000 offenders in England and Wales could overwhelm probation services and endanger the public.
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Lebanon Parliament Approves First General Amnesty in 35 Years
The law aims to reduce prison overcrowding and sentence lengths, though critics say it avoids accountability for past crimes.
Stockard Channing happy living as recluse in London
The 82-year-old Grease actress discusses her low-profile life in the UK following the death of her longtime partner.
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Unseen Footage Reveals MotoGP Celebrations at Silverstone
New clips show Raul Fernandez, Jorge Martin, and Marco Bezzecchi celebrating after the 2026 British Grand Prix.
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A.J. Brown Linked to New England Patriots for 2026 Season
Reports suggest the wide receiver could reshape the Patriots' offensive dynamics and team culture under quarterback Drake Maye.
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Sanjay Bhandari to step down as Kick It Out chair
The head of the UK football anti-racism body will leave his post at the end of the 2026-27 season.
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Three safe ways to view UK solar eclipse without glasses
Experts provide indirect viewing methods as eclipse glasses face shortages during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse.
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Lebanese Parliament approves first general amnesty law since 1991
The new legislation aims to reduce prison overcrowding by granting amnesty to thousands of convicted and wanted individuals.
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Lebanese Parliament Passes First General Amnesty Law Since 1991
The legislation grants amnesty and reduces sentences for thousands of convicted and wanted individuals across various sects.
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