82 m. ago Texas officials erupt at CNN reporter over 'slow response' claim as adorable girl's body is found: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 108 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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2 h. ago UK weather maps prompt urgent heatwave health alert as six areas set for 30C scorcher

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office officials have warned NHS services may be stretched and that older and vulnerable people will need to take care in the heat

Society

2 h. ago Drivers warned to remove this everyday item from their cars ahead of heatwave

Few people realise that heat can affect the usefulness of this essential item

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2 h. ago Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns

French president also spoke of empowered ‘wider Europe’ on first day of state visit to UKEuropean countries need to reduce their “dual dependencies” on the US and China, Emmanuel Macron has warned, as he sketched out his vision of an empowered “wider Europe” on the first day of a historic state visit.The French president addressed several hundred MPs and guests at the start of a three-day state trip – the first state visit of a European leader since Brexit. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Classic F1 steering wheel stolen during spate of damage at British Grand Prix

A separate car reportedly sustained thousands of pounds worth of damage when someone tried to climb inside it.

Sport

3 h. ago Another overnight warning issued after M60 crash shuts motorway for 30 HOURS

Drivers have been issued with another warning as repairs continue following the eight-vehicle pile up

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3 h. ago Putin sends troops to border in bid to 'threaten' another European country

After a NATO chief issued a chilling WW3 warning prediction, a diplomatic row has broken out with Russia said to be 'threatening' Azerbaijan, a nation rich in oil and gas

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3 h. ago Urgent heat health alert issued for whole week as 6 areas brace for 30C scorcher

Health bosses warned older and more vulnerable people will be most at risk as temperatures soar beyond 30C in parts of the country this week - with medical staff also on alert

Society

3 h. ago UK threatens sanctions on Iran if it does not end uncertainty on nuclear plan

Foreign secretary, David Lammy, says European nations will act if there is no cooperation with nuclear inspectorsEuropean nations will act to impose “dramatic sanctions” on Iran in the coming weeks if it does not end the uncertainty about its nuclear programme, including by allowing the return of UN inspectors, the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has warned.He also told the Commons that Iran could not assume Israel would not strike its nuclear sites again. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free financial advice' could cost YOU thousands

Blindly taking money advice from online content creators could cost you thousands of pounds, new research by High Street bank TSB warns.

Economics

4 h. ago Dog forced to live with horrific injuries after owner refused to pay vet costs

WARNING: This article contains images readers may find upsetting

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4 h. ago Coconuts and flowers will be forgotten when Fiji flick the switch

Islanders have been perfect hosts as Scots return to Suva for first time in eight years

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5 h. ago The Salt Path is a box office hit. Will its takings – and its Oscar hopes – now fall off a cliff?

The film adaptation of Winn’s book, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, quickly became the third most successful UK movie of the year. What happens now?On paper it has everything. A redemption-arc narrative about overcoming homelessness, adversity and illness. Two late-middle age lead characters that would appeal to the key silver-pound cinema-going demographic, as well as providing plum roles for top-notch British actors. A backdrop of glorious south coast scenery, as experienced through that most modish of contemporary activities: hiking.No wonder film-makers were champing at the bit to make a movie out of The Salt Path, the memoir by Raynor Winn published in 2018 – and so one duly emerged, starring Gillian Anderson as Winn and Jason Isaacs as her husband Moth, who was diagnosed with the incurable condition corticobasal degeneration (CBD). It was released in the UK in May, and was a verifiable hit, taking home £7.6m from the UK box office and becoming the third most succes...

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5 h. ago Macron warns against Europe’s excessive dependency on US, China – Europe live

French president Emmanuel Macron is in the UK for a state visitDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is now giving a major speech in the European parliament, outlining Denmark’s priorities for the EU as it takes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.Opening, she warns that “Europe is facing the greatest challenges since the 1940s,” as she lists a growing lists of urgent issues, with Russia’s aggression on Ukraine, migration, the Middle East, trade, and terrorism.“The threats may be many, and they are indeed serious, but I have trust in Europe.Trust that we can move our continent forward, build a more secure Europe, a greener and more competitive Europe, a new Europe of tomorrow with possibilities and welfare for our citizens, but only if we remember what we are capable of, what our societies are built upon, and who we really are as Europeans.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Texas rescue helicopter forced to make emergency landing after colliding with private drone

The Federal Aviation Administration typically issues temporary flight restrictions in airspace needed for relief and recovery operations

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5 h. ago The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free' online financial advice could cost YOU thousands

Blindly taking money advice from online content creators could cost you thousands of pounds, new research by High Street bank TSB warns.

Economics

5 h. ago Lady Amelia Windsor follows in the footsteps of Prince William with surprising new role

Hello! have announced that the London-based granddaughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who is a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth, is its new sustainability columnist.

Politics

5 h. ago Brits warned city in popular holiday hotspot country is too baking hot to visit this summer

The UK usually doesn't get that hot, but other parts of Europe do. While some might be envious of the sunny weather, too much of a good thing isn't always great

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5 h. ago Jannik Sinner cancels Wimbledon practice session as injury fears grow

The world No 1 sustained an elbow problem after slipping on the baseline during his fourth round match with Gregor Dimitrov

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5 h. ago Surfer attacked in ‘Shark Bite Capital of the World’ as predator mauls arm

There have been 12 shark attacks reported since 2023 on New Smyrna Beach, northeast of Orlando, and the latest victim had a lucky escape as surfers continue to shun warnings

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