3 d. ago ‘Do you have pizza and beer?’ Scottish brothers complete 140

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean set world record as they arrive in Australia after rowing 14,000km from Peru to CairnsThree Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing nonstop across the world’s largest ocean, arriving in Australia to the tune of bagpipes and a fresh pizza after 140 days at sea.Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean covered more than 14,000km from Peru to Cairns, where they became the first team to finish the full crossing just before midday on Saturday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Diver who disappeared at sea for two days discovered alive on another continent

A diver, who vanished beneath the waves off the north coast of Morocco, has been found alive on Spain's Costa Del Sol two days after he first went missing - and he's fine

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5 d. ago Strikes on Kyiv, wildfires in Algeria and sea turtles in Turkey: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK beach home to dolphins is minutes from one of the 'most beautiful' towns

The beach in Dorset is a hidden gem that's perfect for a day out by the sea, with the pebble beach just a short walk from one of the UK's most beautiful seaside towns.

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8 d. ago Police 'make arrests left, right and centre' at Notting Hill Carnival as Met 'clampdown on hippy crack' and anti

More than one million people hit the streets of west London as Adults Day commenced today. A sea of colourful costumes, floats, dancing and music were seen in celebration of Caribbean culture.

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9 d. ago The firms paying dividends of up to 15% you should invest in now

August is a time for sun, sea, sand - and spending. Holidays, day trips, kids' entertainment and long evenings out mean that demands on our wallets skyrocket in the summer.

Economics

9 d. ago Something unusual is happening to the sea in Wales and swimmers are being warned

Sea conditions will be treacherous in the next few days because of unusual conditions

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1 week ago ‘Stay safe’ warning issued to Brits visiting seaside over bank holiday

The RNLI has issued advice to people planning a dip in the sea over the next few days

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1 week ago Swiss guide dog survives yacht sinking off the coast of South Africa... only for his owners to be told he must be put DOWN because he doesn't have the right paperwork

The chocolate labrador and his family had set out on a yacht to enjoy a day at sea on South Africa's east coast.

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1 week ago At 19 I had to flee my country, afraid for my life – without even saying goodbye to my family

Mohanad was a medical student in Sudan, but he had to leave in secret, hiding in a vegetable truck, until he reached Libya, where he was kidnapped repeatedly. That was only the start of his perilous journeyFor three days, Mohanad had been lost at sea in an overcrowded wooden boat. Travelling across the Mediterranean from Libya to Europe, he and the other passengers had run out of food and water, were running out of fuel, and had mixed their remaining sugar with sea water to see if they could drink it. “It was madness,” he says.Weak and exhausted, passengers began drifting in and out of consciousness. Mohanad kept waking up an Ethiopian man – who was nearer the edge of the boat – worried he might fall in. At night, there were large waves, and Mohanad slept for a while himself, but was woken by a loud splash. People began screaming the Ethiopian man’s name. He had slipped over the side into the water. They turned the boat around to look for him, but he had drowned. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin sparks huge waves and evacuations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Storm running parallel to east coast is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in coming daysHurricane Erin remained far out at sea on Tuesday, yet it was still producing huge swells, with waves towering 20ft (6 meters) or more and crashing across sand dunes along North Carolina’s barrier islands.The storm was tracking northward, running roughly parallel to the east coast, according to the US’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Though not projected to strike the mainland, Erin is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in the upcoming days. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, looks bored on yacht with Vittoria Ceretti, 27... after reflecting on middle

Leonardo DiCaprio looked unimpressed as he whiled away another day at sea with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti in Ibiza recently.

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2 w. ago Skegness beach horror as man dies being pulled from sea days after woman's death

Emergency services raced to a Lincolnshire beach on Tuesday after the HM Coastguard rescued a man from the sea - tragically he was pronounced dead at the scene in Skegness

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3 w. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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3 w. ago UK's cheapest seaside town for ice cream is pretty coastal destination

There are few things that go together better than sunny days by the sea and delicious ice cream. Luckily, a team of money experts have revealed the top 10 spots to enjoy both on a budget

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4 w. ago How a livestream from the ocean floor became the latest social media hit

The glimpse into the deep sea is captivating more than 1.6 million viewers per day

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4 w. ago How a livestream from the bottom of the ocean became the latest social media hit

The glimpse into the deep sea is captivating more than 1.6 million viewers per day

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