3 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

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6 h. ago Fears Alaskan capital could disappear underwater as melting GLACIER sends torrents of floodwater rushing towards homes

Thousands of Americans are set to evacuate their homes due to what could be a record surge of water. Officials warned that entire neighborhoods at risk of potentially catastrophic flooding.

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7 h. ago M25 major incident as truck goes up in flames and fire rips across motorway

The M25 is closed between J30 (A13) and J29 (A127) as result of the 'serious' lorry fire, Essex County Council have confirmed, while authorities have reported no injuries

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34 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Alton Towers evacuates section of theme park after fire breaks out

The fire happened in a toilet in the Forbidden Valley section of the park

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58 h. ago Homes evacuated in North London after burst water main floods streets

Homes evacuated in North London after burst water main floods streets  ITVX

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60 h. ago Islington homes evacuated after burst water main floods roads

Islington homes evacuated after burst water main floods roads  BBC

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60 h. ago Burst water main floods Islington streets as dozens evacuated from their homes

A burst water main has flooded several Islington streets with dozens of residents evacuated from their homes.

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3 d. ago 'Major incident' sees four people rushed to hospital and lorry driver arrested

One person was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on the A55 on Saturday afternoon

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3 d. ago Homes evacuated and major incident declared as wildfire spreads near Bournemouth

A major incident has been declared as about 100 firefighters are tackling a fire ripping through Holt Heath in Bournemouth.

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3 d. ago Holt Heath fire: Major incident declared as 100 firefighters tackle Dorset blaze

Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze of approximately. 1,000m x 800m at Holt Heath, near Wimborne. An amber wildfire alert has now been issued for the coming days

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5 d. ago The Guardian view on Israel’s Gaza takeover plan: a destructive act that must be stopped | Editorial

Benjamin Netanyahu has embarked on an operation that guarantees fresh miseries and will solve absolutely nothingIsrael’s planned takeover of Gaza would be an act of destructive futility. It would solve absolutely nothing. It will merely pile fresh military, humanitarian and political problems on to the mounds of those already created in the conflict. It will make every human agony worse, not better. Governments around the world must do whatever they can – the US above all – to stop it.There is still time. The plan announced on Friday is for an operation to take military control of Gaza City, home to a million displaced Palestinians. They will be forcibly evacuated, yet again, to the southern Gaza Strip over the coming weeks. Aid distribution is certain to be a secondary consideration, logistically challenging and woefully inadequate for a population where malnutrition is already severe. The threat to life in Gaza, including to the remaining Israeli hostages captured on 7 Octobe...

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5 d. ago Police issue statement after major incident near BBC and ITV studios

Earlier today (August 8) it was reported that emergency services had rushed to Media City in Salford, Manchester, with pictures showing police cars swarming the area

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5 d. ago Major incident near BBC and ITV studios in Media City as police swarm area

Police and ambulance services have rushed to a scene in Salford, Manchester, after an incident took place at Media City, with areas being blocked off from public view

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7 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'aircraft incident' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

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7 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'emergency landing' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

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7 d. ago UK tourists issued warning as Tenerife activates 'emergency plan'

A state of emergency has been declared in the Canary Islands as wildfire risk levels are raised to 'extreme'

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7 d. ago Spanish wildfires rage as tourists forced to evacuate holiday hotspot

Homes and tourist facilities were evacuated along a roughly two-mile stretch between La Peña and Casas de Porros

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7 d. ago Europe burns once more as deadly wildfires sweep France and Spain, forcing tourists to evacuate and killing one woman in her home

Fast-moving wildfires have broken out in Spain and southern France , killing one and leaving several others injured as tourists and locals are forced to evacuate.

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8 d. ago Live updates as homes evacuated after unexploded device found

Police have cordoned off parts of the town due to the discovery of an 'unexploded ordnance' in a garden

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