21 h. ago Canada poised to pass infrastructure bill despite pushback from Indigenous people

Bill prioritizes ‘nation-building’ pipelines and mines, causing concern that sped-up approvals will override constitutional rightsCanada’s Liberal government is poised to pass controversial legislation on Friday that aims to kick-start “nation building” infrastructure projects but has received widespread pushback from Indigenous communities over fears it tramples on their constitutional rights.On its final day of sitting before breaking for summer, parliament is expected to vote on Bill C-5. The legislation promised by Mark Carney, the prime minister, during the federal election, is meant to strengthen Canada’s economy amid a trade war launched by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis

High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warnThe dangerous 32C heat that will be endured by people in the south-east of England on Saturday will have been made 100 times more likely by the climate crisis, scientists have calculated.Global heating, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, is making every heatwave more likely and more intense. The 32C (89.6F) day forecast on Saturday would have been expected only once every 2,500 years without the climate crisis, the researchers said, and June heatwaves are now about 2-4C (3.6-7.2F) hotter than in the past. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Deafening black swarm clouds of 50,000 bees coming this week, keeper says

Bee expert Laurence Edwards expects a 'massive increase' in large swarm clouds over the days ahead

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65 h. ago Here's why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Doubling in strength in less than a day and expected to further grow further, Hurricane Erick is chugging through the ideal environment to power up quickly as it approaches Mexico's southern Pacific Coast

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3 d. ago Glasgow Punk All Dayer Stage Times: Bellahouston Park timings, tickets, restrictions, VIP, expected Sex Pistols setlist

Polish up your safety pins - Glasgow is going punk this weekend.

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3 d. ago Best household essentials deals to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2025

Keep your cupboards fully stocked with our pick of early Amazon deals

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4 d. ago Brace for 2025's first heatwave: Met Office confirms temperatures of up to 33C are on the way for Britain this week

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels above the heatwave threshold of 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) by the weekend.

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4 d. ago Best electric toothbrush deals to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2025

Save on Oral-B, Philips and more when the Prime Day sales kick off on 8 July

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4 d. ago These are the best TV deals to expect in the Amazon Prime Day sale

We’re rounding up the best early discounts on 4K OLED sets from LG, Samsung and more

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4 d. ago Best vacuum cleaner deals to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2025

We’ll be looking out for deals on the likes of Shark, Gtech and Bosch

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4 d. ago When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Dates and best deals to expect for the first

We’ve got the latest on Amazon Prime Day 2025, plus the best pre-sale deals to snap up now

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4 d. ago Global oil supplies forecast to outstrip demand this year despite Middle East war

International Energy Agency expects production to rise by 1.8mn barrels a day in 2025

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4 d. ago Brace for 2025's first heatwave: Met Office confirms temperatures of up to 32C are on the way for Britain this week

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels above the heatwave threshold of 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) by the weekend.

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4 d. ago Heaton Park a hive of activity as Parklife wraps up for another year

The process of dismantling the festival is expected to last a number of days

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4 d. ago TV star shares pregnancy news four days after revealing relationship with new girlfriend

Well known British explorer Levison Wood posted about his relationship with a new partner just four days ago on Instagram, and has now revealed they are expecting

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4 d. ago Premier League defenders given Florian Wirtz warning as scout sends message to Liverpool

Florian Wirtz is expected to complete a £116million move to Liverpool in the coming days, and the German has worked tirelessly to refine certain key aspects of his game

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5 d. ago When is the Steam Summer Sale 2025? Date revealed and it's closer than you think

Steam's next big sale is tiptoeing closer, and you'll be able to grab a whole host of bargains in just 10 days—here's when it starts, ends, and what to expect for PC gamers

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7 d. ago ‘Venice is worn out’: locals see Jeff Bezos wedding as symbol of city’s ills

City leaders claim days-long event will bring in riches but opponents say it will not benefit ordinary VenetiansMarta Sottoriva, a teacher in Venice, has tirelessly campaigned for various causes in her cherished lagoon city, from railing against giant cruise ships to battling soaring rents. Now she is busy preparing banners, handing out flyers and shouting through megaphones in squares as she joins dozens of activists in whipping up resistance to the “umpteenth gigantic event” she says that risks turning the world heritage site – which has long suffered from the effects of excessive tourism – into a playground for the rich.Sottoriva is referring to the star-studded nuptials between the billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and Lauren Sánchez, a former TV journalist. The days-long shindig, expected to begin from 24 June, will be the biggest wedding held in Venice since George Clooney married Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Israelis in triumphant but foreboding mood after unprecedented Iran strikes

Many welcome attack on military and nuclear targets but unease lingers as country braces for what happens nextMiddle East crisis – live updatesTrepidation mixed with triumphalism in Israel on Friday, after an unprecedented attack on Iran’s military and nuclear programme brought ordinary life to an abrupt halt.The country’s main airport was closed “until further notice” with no flights expected for days and hospitals began moving hundreds of vulnerable patients to emergency underground facilities and sending home anyone who could be discharged. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Met Office 'danger to life' warning as amber alert issued for thunderstorms

The national forecaster has said Brits should brace as the scorching weather seen across the country could soon break before thunderstorms bring the risk of flooding

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