39 h. ago West Highland Way hikers warned after multiple injuries and rescues on challenging terrain

The West Highland Way has been the site of four incidents in recent weeks, with hikers suffering serious injuries and requiring rescue.

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4 d. ago Russia cannot challenge borders ‘with impunity’, warns Tusk ahead of Trump

Concerns are growing over Ukraine being shut out of Friday’s Alaska meetingTusk says the US has pledged to consult with European partners before this Friday’s meeting with Putin.He adds that the importance of maintaining the integrity of Ukraine’s territory “is not just a matter of solidarity with our neighbour, but also of our own security.”“From history we know — and Poland has often been a victim of this — that when the great powers decided about other countries without the participation of those countries in negotiations, the consequences were grave.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France

French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials warned of another “challenging day” for those working to contain France’s biggest wildfire since 1949.The wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples, broke out a few days ago and by Saturday afternoon had stretched to about 3km (1.9 miles) wide, destroying hundreds of hectares of woodland and killing wild animals. Thick smoke could be seen from Pompeii and Naples. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy’: The new social media challenge that has authorities issuing stark warnings

‘This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy,’ said Titania Jordan, chief parenting officer at Bark Technologie

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4 w. ago Brits 'not safe' as Putin 'challenges world order', warns ex

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen said the UK was "underprepared" and that citizens in the country were "not safe" amid increased threats coming from Russia and China

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4 w. ago EasyJet demands end to 'very disruptive' summer strike that impacts 70% of flights

Kenton Jarvis, chief executive of the Luton-based carrier, has warned that the industrial action is presenting "unacceptable challenges" - with 70% of flights affected

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