42 m. ago 'I am truly sorry... I love teaching': Teacher BANNED after she was caught in 'serious offence'

The 27-year-old teacher was caught drink-driving on the motorway almost three times over the limit

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49 m. ago Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?Extreme heat is breaking temperature records across Europe, early measurements suggest, and driving bigger and stronger wildfires.In south-west France, records were broken on Monday in Angoulême, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and Saint-Girons. Météo France said the “often remarkable, even unprecedented, maximum temperatures” in the region were 12C above the norm for the last few decades. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?

The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at riskWith bigger and stronger wildfires becoming more common as Europe swelters in record-breaking heat, people will need to adapt and learn how to stay safe. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Social media craze could land drivers with huge fine and penalty points

A motoring expert has urged all drivers not to take part in a social media trend that is regularly spotted online as it could lead to getting into trouble with the law

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4 h. ago Family's car bursts into flames in front of horrified shoppers as temperatures hit 30C

Footage shows a black Vauxhall Insignia being engulfed by an engine blaze in Bournebrook, Birmingham , at 5.45pm on Monday.

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4 h. ago College football star breaks down in tears after being caught off

The punter arrived in Nebraska over the summer, having grown up nearly 10,000 miles away in Frankston South in the state of Victoria. He grew up playing Australian Rules football.

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4 h. ago Karoline Leavitt scrambles to fix Donald Trump's huge blunder as dementia rumors swirl

During a press briefing Monday afternoon, Donald Trump claimed that he would be travelling to Russia to meet Putin

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5 h. ago Huge new £200m UK water park being built with swimming pools, slides and attractions

North American water park giant Great Wolf Lodge has chosen the UK as the home of its first European location. The indoor resort will include a pools, slides, guest suites and more

Economics

5 h. ago Russia tied to huge hack into US federal court system as officials scramble to respond

US intelligence officials are scrambling on Tuesday, after investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that Russia was at least partially responsible for a hack of a computer system that manages federal court documents

Politics

8 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma's stance on Man Utd transfer as PSG exit confirmed

Manchester United have been linked with a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a decision from the French club adding to the noise

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8 h. ago Alexander Isak: Newcastle make huge announcement after striker takes action to complete Liverpool transfer

The striker’s future is yet to be resolved following a stunning transfer twist

Events

8 h. ago Moment tourist is chased and trampled by charging elephant 'after trying to take a selfie'

Footage shows the huge animal charging after the man as he flees for his life in southwest India on Sunday.

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8 h. ago Taylor Swift announces new album and teases huge collaboration

Taylor Swift announced her twelfth studio album The Life Of A Showgirl during an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast. She gave plenty of clues as to what to expect including a possible Sabrina Carpenter collaboration

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9 h. ago Incredible photos of Perseid meteor shower captured in Wales

Spectacular images of the Perseid meteor shower over Wales have been caught

Culture

9 h. ago EastEnders fans 'know' character's fate as huge spoiler revealed

EastEnders fans have predicted one icon is set to leave Walford

Politics

9 h. ago Macron admits France's repressive violence in Cameroon's war for independence

French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a war marked by "repressive violence" in Cameroon before and after its independence in 1960

Events

9 h. ago Driver faces $110,000 fine for speeding on Swiss street... but he can afford it

The millionaire motorist, and repeat offender, was caught on camera hurtling along a Lausanne street at 48mph in a 31mph zone.

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9 h. ago The Chase fans fume 'worst team ever' as player caught out in brutally short final

The Chase viewers were not impressed with the team performance during Tuesday's episode (August 12)

Sport

9 h. ago Euromillions: National Lottery numbers revealed for huge £185m jackpot

If a UK-based winner matches the numbers it will be the second biggest win in National Lottery history

Economics

10 h. ago Now Rachel Reeves plots inheritance tax raid on Middle England to plug huge gap in public finances as Tories blast Labour's 'politics of envy'

The Chancellor is said to be looking at tightening rules on gifting of money and assets before someone passes away to address an estimated £50billion spending hole at the next Budget .

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