29 m. ago Urgent water shortage warning amid heatwaves as experts say 'we must change'

We need to start holding onto our water as a precious resource and appreciated for the critical role it plays in our economy, ecosystems and to keep us alive, experts have warned

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57 m. ago Two hikers killed by major rockfall on popular trail in Canada

‘Basically a whole shelf of a mountain came loose’ said one person who fled the scene in Banff National ParkTwo people have been killed and another three injured when a major rockfall crashed onto a group of hikers on a popular Rocky Mountain trail in western Canada.The accident happened on Thursday near the Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, about 225km (140 miles) north-west of Calgary, Alberta. The area is known for its natural beauty and is particularly busy in summer. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Blind man stabbed flatmate to death after row over TV remote got out of hand

Scott Thomson was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his friend and housemate Jamie Murray

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1 hour ago Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger as medics report more killings by Israeli forces of Palestinians seeking aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe collapse of water systems in Gaza is threatening the territory with devastating drought as well as hunger, Unicef has warned, as medics reported that Israel had killed more desperate Palestinians seeking aid.On Friday at least 24 people waiting for aid were killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza, according to local health authorities, in addition to other deaths by airstrikes. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Two dead in horror rockslide at Canada's Banff National Park as video shows moment of impact

Two people have died after a horrific rockslide on Thursday at Canada's Banff National Park. Jutta Hinrichs (left) was identified by friends as the one of the two people known to have died.

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2 h. ago Canada poised to pass infrastructure bill despite pushback from Indigenous people

Bill prioritizes ‘nation-building’ pipelines and mines, causing concern that sped-up approvals will override constitutional rightsCanada’s Liberal government is poised to pass controversial legislation on Friday that aims to kick-start “nation building” infrastructure projects but has received widespread pushback from Indigenous communities over fears it tramples on their constitutional rights.On its final day of sitting before breaking for summer, parliament is expected to vote on Bill C-5. The legislation promised by Mark Carney, the prime minister, during the federal election, is meant to strengthen Canada’s economy amid a trade war launched by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago St Mirren handed opening day trip to champions Celtic amid tough start

The SPFL released the fixtures for next season this morning and the Buddies are off to the east end of Glasgow.

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2 h. ago Katie Price looks worse for wear and struggles to contain her surgically

Katie Price looked worse for wear as she partied the night away with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza this week.

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2 h. ago AMANDA PLATELL: Prince Harry's apparently desperate to reconnect with Charles. Well I've a suggestion... but he may not like it

Many were staggered when the intensely private Prince Harry shared pictures of himself with his children Archie and Lilibet at home with their faces uncovered for the first time

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2 h. ago No Friend but the Mountains at Barbican: 'speaks powerfully to the plight of refugees worldwide'

Luke Styles’ orchestral piece inspired by Behrouz Boochani’s account of detention on Manus Island was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus during Refugee Week

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2 h. ago ‘It is impossible to recall him without smiling’: Simon Rattle on Alfred Brendel

The conductor first heard Brendel as a schoolboy. He was to become his cherished friend, inspirational collaborator and valued mentor for many decades. Simon Rattle remembers the great pianist’s wit, wisdom – and a particular pair of scissorsIt’s hard even to know where to start with Alfred: for any musician of my generation he was simply always there, the very definition of integrity and a kind of unique probing humour.I heard him first in Liverpool, playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 22, K482, an unforgettable concert for an impressionable 14-year-old. I could never have imagined then that my first collaboration with him would be in the same city when I was 20. That Beethoven – his first piano concerto – began a long journey of learning and friendship over the subsequent decades. I cannot stress how much I learned from him, or how painfully obvious it was to me just how steep the climb was to be able to come anywhere near to being an adequate partner for him. I remember clearly th...

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3 h. ago 'I was on TUI plane when fighter jets were scrambled over device on board'

Cheryl Sainsbury was travelling to Lanzarote with her friends when the captain said they would need to land due to reports of a 'device' on board - and fighter jets were deployed

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3 h. ago Edinburgh dog attack horror as boy rushed to hospital after being mauled at park

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Maria was celebrating a friend's birthday with her son when he was allegedly attacked by a dog.

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3 h. ago Rangers fan who threw bottle at Celtic keeper Viljami Sinisalo named and jailed

Andrew Watt, 34, was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty

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3 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan's sweet glimpse of life with boyfriend she wants 'forever'

Harriet Cowan, who appears in Jeremy Clarkson's show Clarkson's Farm, has shared a rare snap of her boyfriend - and fans are desperate to know when they're walking down the aisle

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3 h. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebration

Combination of weekend timing and good weather could make this year’s event one of the busiest in yearsGlen Michael Herbert, a woodcarver known as Herbie to his friends, summed up the draw of the summer solstice beautifully.“It’s a spiritual thing that people of all faiths and none can embrace,” he said. “I think it’s about feeling the wheel of the year turning, enjoying the light, appreciating nature. Most of all, coming together.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘I’ve never been so obsessed with a band’: readers’ best albums of 2025 so far

Bad Bunny blasting bigotry against Puerto Ricans, Davido’s uplifting vibes and a blast from trip-hop’s past. Here’s what has caught your ear this year• Read the Guardian’s best albums of the year so farConstellations for the Lonely is a fabulous return for Doves: textured, layered and, as ever, occupying a space and sound all their own. From the futuristic reflection of Renegade to the soulful Cold Dreaming to the thought provoking A Drop in the Ocean, and the devastating realisation of loss in Last Year’s Man ... This is a band confronting the past, to channel hope and find redemption by coming through challenges that can only be overcome through genuine friendship. Steven, Wolverhampton Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Barricade man threatened to start a fire in standoff with police

He also admitted keeping an unregistered air rifle at his home.

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4 h. ago CNN panelist scolded best friend’s wife at dinner for being illegal immigrant: ‘Sorry you decided to break the law’

Radio host Ben Ferguson shocks fellow pundits with a confrontation story, but says he did not report the woman in question because she had ‘already had an interaction with the law’

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4 h. ago The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break

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