11 h. ago 'Ghost' village abandoned in 1943 as residents forced to flee

Tyneham village in Dorset was abandoned in 1943 when the British military requisitioned the village for training purposes during World War Two.

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14 h. ago New satellites in space to ‘save lives’ by giving early warnings on heatwaves and extreme weather

The project hopes to help scientists monitor increasingly extreme weather across the world

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17 h. ago Satellites project could help ‘save lives’ and give extreme weather warnings

The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites and the European Space Agency are leading the scheme.

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18 h. ago Voices: Is the UK doing enough to prepare for more frequent droughts and extreme weather? Join The Independent Debate

The UK is facing worsening droughts and extreme weather, prompting debate over whether we’re doing enough to prepare for the growing threat

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18 h. ago Extreme weather could be weaponised to fight World War 3, say military experts

Experts have warned weather manipulation could be used to trigger WW3 by using hailstones to destroy fighter planes or even prevent rainfall over crops in extreme cases

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36 h. ago ‘ Every airstrike could cost him his life’: Families of Israeli hostages plead for end to war

Families of Israeli and Palestinian hostages have made a desperate plea to end the war in Gaza, saying Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for military expansion is worsening the suffering of those held captive.

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60 h. ago The Guardian view on climate finance: crumbling under a second Trump presidency | Editorial

Voluntary climate commitments were supposed to be a step towards progress. A change in political climate has revealed their weaknessesEarlier this month, as Nordic countries were hit with an unprecedented heatwave and wildfires in the US began spurting “fire clouds”, Barclays pulled out of the net zero banking alliance. The story may have seemed less alarming than extreme weather, but it has existential implications, as the finance sector quietly surrenders its former climate commitments.The initiative forms part of the Glasgow Finance Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a voluntary network of banks that Mark Carney, formerly the UN’s special envoy on climate action and now Canada’s prime minister, launched in 2021. At the time, the alliance, which encourages banks and asset managers to work towards the goals of the Paris agreement, seemed like an optimistic step in the right direction. Mr Carney described it as a “breakthrough”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Canary Islands given rare red weather warning as tourists brace for extreme heat of 40C

The health department issued the warnings and told everyone to stay indoors where possible as the islands are set to face unusually high temperatures this weekend

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4 d. ago Trump escalates war on Mexico with secret directive to the military to target deadly cartels

President Trump asks the Pentagon to use the US military against drug cartels.

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4 d. ago Voices: Netanyahu’s new plan for Gaza City will be the end of him

Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas

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4 d. ago Exact date and time of next mobile phone emergency alert system test is revealed

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather

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4 d. ago Vance to arrive in UK for Lammy meeting as Starmer denounces Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City – UK politics live

The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agendaJohn Swinney, Scotland’s first minister, says Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City is “completely and utterly unacceptable”. In a message on social media, the SNP leader said:The decision of the Israeli government to seize control of Gaza City is completely and utterly unacceptable. It will create even more human suffering for the Palestinian people and further escalate the conflict. The international community must stop Israel and secure a ceasefire.Netanyahu’s brutal plan to take control of Gaza is yet another declaration of intent to commit war crimes. The UK must do more than express disapproval: end military cooperation and arms sales, recognise Palestine, demand an immediate ceasefire and accountability for war crimes. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Former Israeli security officials call to end the war in Gaza as Netanyahu hints at a new stage

Former Israeli army and intelligence chiefs are calling for an end to the war in Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at further military action and the government plots its next move

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8 d. ago Aberdeen issue Hearts fixture update amid Storm Floris chaos as fans told where game stands

Fans have been urged to take care when travelling due to the extreme weather

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3 w. ago Iraq makes 'decisive findings' about drone attacks without identifying who targeted its bases

Iraq has announced findings from its investigation into drone attacks on military bases during the recent Israel-Iran war

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3 w. ago Inside Taiwan’s largest ever military drill – and why it sends China a clear message

For ordinary citizens in Taiwan, a Chinese invasion is no longer just a talking point at the dinner table. As military threats from Beijing rise, the Han Kuang drills are helping the public prepare for the worst-case scenario, Arpan Rai reports

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3 w. ago UK tourists warned of extreme 41°C heat in Spain as weather alerts issued for holiday hotspots

Spain is battling with extreme weather across much of the country

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3 w. ago Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern

The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew

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4 w. ago Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi captain in second world war returned to Pompeii

Wehrmacht officer gave relic to German citizen whose family contacted Italian heritage officials after his deathAn erotic mosaic panel stolen from Pompeii by a German Nazi captain during the second world war has been returned to the site of the ancient Roman ruins.The relic, which depicts a pair of lovers and dates from between the middle of the last century BC and the first century AD, had been among the heirlooms of a deceased German citizen who received the mosaic as a gift from a Wehrmacht captain responsible for the German military supply chain in Italy during the war. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Urgent warning from Met Office as report shows extreme weather is 'new normal'

The latest report on the UK's climate is a 'call to action' against global warming.

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