97 m. ago Scots could see Northern Lights again tonight after stunning displays yesterday

Scotland may be treated to another celestial display as the Met Office issues a rare alert for the aurora borealis.

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1 hour ago Northern Lights dazzles Scots skies as readers share stunning photos of rare phenomenon

From purple swirls above the fields of Orkney, to pinks and greens over Lossiemouth, Scotland got an eyeful

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2 h. ago How and where to see the Northern Lights tonight after dazzling display above UK skies

The solar spectacle could be seen in the Midlands and as far south as West Cork

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2 h. ago Northern Lights Scotland 2025: Here's how to see the Aurora Borealis this autumn

The next few months are likely to be busy for Aurora hunters.

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2 h. ago Willie Mullins and Aidan O'Brien make entries in 2025 £4.8million Melbourne Cup

Absurde and Hipop De Loire could represent Mullins while O’Brien has entered the St Leger favourite Scandinavia in the Aussie showpiece on November 4

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3 h. ago Brazen couple get frisky on deckchairs in Mykonos just metres from a busy beach club

A French holidaymaker was shocked to see a horny couple getting frisky for '15 minutes' on deckchairs less than 100 metres away from a busy beach nightclub in Mykonos, Greece

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3 h. ago More Northern Lights possible in UK tonight as Met Office forecasts 'visible aurora'

A powerful solar storm brought stunning aurora borealis displays to the UK last night - and more could be on the cards tonight

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3 h. ago Rising Rangers Europa League ticket prices revealed as hike follows major transfer outlay

The Light Blues have four home games in UEFA's second tier competition

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4 h. ago Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN and sanction Israel – Middle East crisis live

Foreign minister says move is not aimed at Israeli people but ‘ensuring their government respects international and humanitarian law’The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea has done an explainer in July with a section looking at what recognising Palestine would look in practice. Here is an extract:Recognition is a symbolic step but one that would infuriate the Israeli government, which argues that it would encourage Hamas and reward terrorism.It is in effect a formal, political acknowledgment of Palestinian self-determination – without the need to engage in thorny practicalities such as the location of its borders or capital city.In light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and in response to the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government an...

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4 h. ago Why Netflix’s new documentary on the Dallas Cowboys is better than The Last Dance | Sean Ingle

The Gambler and his Cowboys is a gritty portrayal of the rise and fall of a sports dynasty that shows all the glory, grubbiness and leaves the viewer wanting moreOf all the unflinching moments in the new Netflix blockbuster, America’s Team: the Gambler and his Cowboys, one stands out more than most. It comes after the Dallas Cowboys’ former star receiver Michael Irvin is asked about the White House, the secret mansion where some players would unwind while winning three Super Bowls during the 1990s. “I was the president of the White House,” Irvin says with a cackle, his eyes lighting up. “It was a safe place for camaraderie.”But this, it turns out, was a very different style of team building than going down the pub. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Northern Lights visible across UK with more displays possible on Tuesday

It comes after stargazers camped out on Monday night to grab their first glimpse of the natural phenomenon.

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4 h. ago More displays of Northern Lights possible as UK stunned by powerful solar storm

Stargazers on Monday night reported sightings across north-east Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands

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4 h. ago Northern Lights captured in stunning photograph in Bannau Brycheiniog

The Northern lights appeared over Wales for the first time this autumn

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5 h. ago Dunelm is selling 'funky' £10 lamp that has 'colourful' surprise

People were quick to praise the 'spellbinding' light and all it had to offer

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5 h. ago Northern Lights to shine over UK as exact time and locations for Aurora Borealis revealed

The Northern Lights are set to be visible across the UK this week, with the Met Office saying the best places to see the Aurora Borealis are northern Scotland and northern England

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6 h. ago ‘Cosmic’ bioluminescent algae lights up Melbourne’s St Kilda beach

First observed in Sydney in 1860, the ‘magical’ phenomenon has become more common in Australia’s warming waters since the 1990sFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeachgoers in Melbourne have been treated to the “cosmic and magical” sight of bioluminescent algae off St Kilda beach this week.Richard Pensak, a marine biologist at local environment group Earthcare St Kilda, spotted the bright pink-coloured cloud in the water on Sunday, and immediately knew what it was. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Major solar storm set to slam Earth TONIGHT sparking Northern Lights spectacle AND outages

A powerful solar storm is set to hit Earth tonight, sparking a stunning Northern Lights display across 18 US states while raising serious concerns about potential power grid disruptions and communication blackouts

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9 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT and in coming days... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Those in the Midlands and the north of the UK are best-placed to see an incredible display over the next two days, with the best viewing conditions predicted for Monday.

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11 h. ago 'Tinder rapist' survived on berries after faking his own death and fleeing to Spain

James Clacher, 57, who accused of raping two women, told police he survived on berries and puddle water after staging his own death - then fled to Spain where he was arrested on a beach

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12 h. ago Children as young as 11 tempted to try betting after being ‘flooded’ by celebrity endorsement

Those in UK aged 11-17 said seeing a celebrity gambling or advertising it made them want to emulate them, survey findsChildren as young as 11 feel tempted to try betting after being “flooded” by celebrities and sports stars promoting it, according to two reports that found nearly 90% of children aged 13-17 are exposed to gambling content online.The UK’s leading gambling charity, GambleAware, which commissioned the reports, urged regulators and policymakers to address social media accounts and influencers producing betting content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch in light of the findings. Continue reading...

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