35 m. ago Catch up on what you've missed this week: 20th anniversary of 7/7 attacks in London, Macron's UK visit

Missed the news in London this week? Catch up on what you need to know, with Cheat the week

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46 m. ago Accelerated glacial melt and monsoon rains trigger deadly floods in Pakistan

Record temperatures and seasonal downpours raise fears of a repeat of the devastating flooding in 2022Glaciers across northern Pakistan have been melting at an accelerated pace as a result of record-breaking summer temperatures, leading to deadly flash flooding and landslides.The floods and heavy monsoon rains have caused devastation across the country this summer, killing at least 72 people and injured more than 130 since the rains began in late June. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago Texas floods latest: 111 dead, 173 missing as state reveals Camp Mystic emergency plan approved 2 days before catastrophe

With at least 161 still missing in Kerr County, Governor Greg Abbott fears more could soon be ‘added to that list’

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56 m. ago Frontman of iconic band fears deportation from US despite being born in Florida

The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo was born and raised in Miami by parents who had fled Cuba and is worried about a change in government policy that would see him expelled from the country

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60 m. ago Just nine firms listed in London this year as fears grow for UK market

The nine listings in the first half raised £182.8m in total, representing a 64% drop from the same period a year ago, EY-Parthenon said.

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73 m. ago Elderly victim suffered fatal stab and groin injuries in home attack

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at a property in Streatham, south London, on Friday July 4.

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86 m. ago BBC commentator Andrew Castle sorry for getting US footballer’s name wrong

Trinity Rodman, girlfriend of tennis star Ben Shelton, was repeatedly called ‘Tiffany’ during Wimbledon coverageThe BBC commentator Andrew Castle has apologised after repeatedly getting the name of a top American footballer wrong.Trinity Rodman, who is the girlfriend of the American tennis player Ben Shelton, criticised the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage in which Castle called her “Tiffany” several times. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Manchester Airport cop tells jury he suffered 'minute bleeds' to his brain and he was 'terrified' he would be attacked again

PC Zachary Marsden said suffered a flurry of blows to the head

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1 hour ago Pope offers to hold talks with Russia after meeting Zelenskyy – Europe live

Vatican statement said the pair ‘discussed the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a just and lasting peace’Following a similar decision by Germany yesterday, the European Union has also summoned the Chinese ambassador following an incident in which China’s military allegedly targeted a German aircraft with a laser during an EU security mission in the Red Sea, Reuters reported.“The Chinese military’s use of a laser to target a German aircraft patrolling with EU Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea is dangerous and unacceptable,” said Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the EU’s Foreign and Security Policy.This act put personnel at risk and compromised the aircraft’s mission. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Van torched in Clydebank as blaze spreads to parked cars in early hours attack

Shocked neighbours watched on from their front doors as the inferno spread to other vehicles.

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1 hour ago Hosepipe ban threat widens as UK's biggest water supplier threatens new clampdown

A new heatwave has led to more hosepipe ban threats from water companies desperate to protect dwindling supplies - Thames Water says 'restrictions' will be needed unless there is more rain

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1 hour ago Pensioner charged after 'XL Bully attack' leaves elderly woman in hospital

The Record understands that the two XL Bullies were due to be seized on Wednesday.

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1 hour ago ‘I’m glad I could help them, mum’: Southport attack survivor, 7, stabbed 33 times after trying to shield friends

Inquiry hears of devastating toll on girls who survived the horrifying knife rampage, including scars, flashbacks and crippling fear

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1 hour ago Small Asian country is building huge port the size of 3,000 football pitches

The Tuas Mega Port in Singapore is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world and will cost around £10billion once it finally opens in the 2040s

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2 h. ago Girl, seven, ‘fought like hell’ and shielded others, parents tell Southport inquiry

Daughter escaped but was dragged back and stabbed another 20-plus times in 11 seconds, before fleeing againThe parents of a seven-year-old girl who was stabbed 33 times in the Southport atrocity have described how their daughter “fought like hell” to escape after shielding other children from the attacker.The girl suffered “catastrophic” injuries when she was set upon by Axel Rudakubana as she tried to protect another child at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class last year. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mother of girl, seven, who was stabbed 33 times by Axel Rudakubana weeps as she tells inquiry her daughter is 'still trying to survive' nearly a year later

The 'tiny' seven-year-old, known as Child 1, was pictured on CCTV being dragged back into the dance club by Radukabana during the attack.

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2 h. ago EU should build stockpiles to prepare for pandemic, natural disaster or invasion

European Commission unveils strategy for storing food, medicine, generators and raw materialsThe EU should develop stockpiles of food, medicine, generators and raw materials to be better prepared for a military invasion, pandemic or natural disaster, the European Commission has said.Outlining its first-ever strategy on stockpiling, the EU executive said on Wednesday member states should also consider emergency supplies of water purification products, equipment to repair undersea cables, drones and mobile bridges for use in conflicts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago EU urged to build stockpiles to prepare for pandemic, natural disaster or invasion

European Commission unveils strategy for storing food, medicine, generators and raw materialsThe EU should develop stockpiles of food, medicine, generators and raw materials to be better prepared for a military invasion, pandemic or natural disaster, the European Commission has said.Outlining its first-ever strategy on stockpiling, the EU executive said on Wednesday member states should also consider emergency supplies of water purification products, equipment to repair undersea cables, drones and mobile bridges for use in conflicts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Van der Flier caps win as Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

ACT Brumbies 24-36 British & Irish LionsInjury fears after Blair Kinghorn replaced early onWhen they reflect on their night’s work in Canberra the British & Irish Lions will once again have mixed emotions. At their best the touring team look sharp and dangerous but, with the Test series fast approaching, they are still not firing on all cylinders in some key areas. A first-half injury to full-back Blair Kinghorn has also come at a delicate moment ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday week.Fielding close to their best starting XV, the Lions finished up scoring five tries with Ollie Chessum, James Lowe and Marcus Smith crossing in the first and Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier following suit in the second. The in-form Finn Russell also contributed 11 points with the boot to cap another assured performance. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Extreme heat is our future – European cities must adapt | Alexander Hurst

Greenery, shade and swimming spots won’t solve the climate crisis, but they’re becoming ever more criticalThree years ago, in Zurich for the first time, I crossed a bridge over the Limmat River and saw people floating down it in rubber rings on their way home from work, some casually holding beers. The Limmat is so clear that it almost begs you not only to jump in, but to drink it.Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin has never produced either desire in me – but sweltering in last week’s 38C heat, I wanted to close my eyes, pretend it was the Limmat, and leap. Others weren’t so hesitant; there was a line of people going up one of the footbridges over the canal waiting for their turn to jump, dive, backflip or just belly-flop into the water.Alexander Hurst is a Guardian Europe columnist Continue reading...

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