34 h. ago Countries urged to ‘hold the line’ in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

Talks continue amid warnings from environmental groups over being ‘sold out’ without meaningful or legally binding measuresTalks between nations to hammer out a plastics treaty to end plastic pollution continued behind closed doors in Geneva on Thursday, the final day of negotiations, as civil society groups urged countries to “hold the line” to secure a strong agreement.With time running out to seal a deal between 184 countries, environmental groups expressed concern that frontline communities, Indigenous people and others suffering the worst impacts of the world’s growing plastic crisis were being “sold out” in an effort to secure a treaty, without meaningful or legally binding measures that would address the scale of the problem, “at any cost”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Oasis at Murrayfield day 3 LIVE as Gallagher brothers prepare for final Scots gig

It's the third and final day of Oasis' Supersonic run of shows at Edinburgh Murrayfield.

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4 d. ago High street retailer launches closing down sale ahead of shutting six stores

After a list of closures from the retailer already in the last two months, GAME has launched it's closing down outlet sale, with discounts of 20% off, estimated to increase up to it's final day

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5 d. ago Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee

Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures

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5 d. ago Today at Bloodstock 2025: Set times, stage splits and weather forecast for your final day at Catton Hall

The final day of Bloodstock is set to end with an utter (head)bang, rather than a whimper.

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7 d. ago Ibiza Final Boss haircut craze erupts as UK barbershops inundated with style requests

Barber Ben McCabe has revealed he's been averaging two Final Boss cuts a day at Razortrim in Erdington, Birmingham, as the new trend continues to sweep the country

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7 d. ago Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption

Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and floodingLarge parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings – the most times this warning has been issued in a single week.The worst of the rainfall was on 5 August, with more than 350mm in 24 hours, the highest daily rainfall recorded in August since 1884. This caused widespread disruption on roads and flights. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as man fights for life after complaining of dodgy belly

The Vorrias family were on the final day of their summer trip to Zakynthos when their brother became critically ill and his travel insurance was declared void

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8 d. ago Family's holiday Greece nightmare as 'icky tummy' becomes sepsis

Elias Vorrias, 47, was on the final day of his family's holiday in Zakynthos when he became ill and was rushed to hospital - his travel insurance has since been declared void

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9 d. ago Gregg Wallace celebrates wedding anniversary as wife continues to stand by him

Axed MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has celebrated his wedding anniversary with wife Anna on the same day the BBC cooking show returns to screens with his final series

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9 d. ago Love Island's Dejon and Meg take major step after being accused of faking relationship

Love Island's Meg Moore and Dejon Noel-Williams were brutally dumped from the villa the day before the final after viewers questioned the authenticity of their relationship

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1 week ago 'England and India's game for the ages Test series the best since 2005 Ashes'

The final day of the final test of the summer between England and India had it all as fans witnessed one of the most extraordinary ends to an incredible test match and series

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1 week ago The numbers behind England vs India and a test series for the ages

India tied the series with England after a dramatic final day at The Oval

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1 week ago India beat England in dramatic series finale after Chris Woakes bats in SLING

England went in the final day of their epic five-match Test series against India needing 35 runs to win with four wickets in hand, one of whom was Chris Woakes, who dislocated his shoulder on Thursday

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1 week ago England v India: fifth men’s cricket Test heads for thrilling finale on day five – live

Test updates from the final day, play from 11am BSTDay four report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TanyaSiraj is signing autographs. Intensely.“Bought my son a day five ticket several weeks back,” you clever man David Adam, “and he’s been watching the whole match hoping for wickets to stop and rain to start. As much as yesterday’s crowd were rightly gutted not to see the conclusion, I’m selfishly delighted that my son will get his first taste of Test cricket this morning, even if it’s only half an hour. Surely the series deserves to end with a third ever tied test? Siraj sending an spectactularly unsporting bouncer down at Woakes?” Continue reading...

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1 week ago England v India: fifth men’s cricket Test set for thrilling finale on day five – live

Test updates from the final day, play from 11am BSTDay four report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TanyaPictures from The Oval, where the skies are dirty, but the players are out, practising. Pictures of England arriving, Jamie Smith in a white T-shirt like a teenager off for a kickaround; Jamie Overton brooding largely in maroon, Chris Woakes outrageously handsome in a sling.If you’re at The Oval, do let us know what the atmosphere is like. And the clouds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rain forecast for final day of The Oval Test, but will it affect the result?

Rain forecast for final day of The Oval Test, but will it affect the result?  ESPNcricinfo

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1 week ago India urged to stay calm ahead of final day showdown in London

India urged to stay calm ahead of final day showdown in London  ICC

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1 week ago Love Island couple Meg and Dejon are brutally dumped from the villa just ONE day before final as Maya Jama pays a surprise visit and ex

Maya Jama returned to the Majorca mansion for the dramatic scenes as the last days in the villa got well and truly underway.

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1 week ago Joe Root pays emotional tribute to Graham Thorpe after superb ton puts England on brink

Joe Root has confirmed that Chris Woakes will bat with a dislocated shoulder if England need him to as the fifth Test will go down to the wire on the final day

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