Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, scientists have found, with a 100-fold increase in strain exchange since 1900.
Khalida Chandio, 20, was shot dead in Sindh after being declared 'kari'. Her mother says 'her screams still echo in my ears'. At least 470 honour killings were recorded in Pakistan in 2025.
Seven water companies impose hosepipe bans across most of London and parts of England due to drought. Map reveals areas under restrictions and those exempt.
An 18-month-old girl died after being left in a nursery minibus for seven hours in Almada, Portugal, as temperatures reached 27°C. Her grandmother blamed the driver.
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A three-year-old girl was bitten by a rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package in Santa Clarita, California. She was hospitalized in the ICU but is recovering well.
Firefighters used nearly half a tonne of water to extinguish a wildfire near Alexandra Palace in North London, battling the blaze for over 12 hours. Half an acre of compost and garden waste was involved.
North Wales and Upper Severn declare drought after three heatwaves and record dry July, with wildfires and hosepipe bans affecting millions.
A ‘personal cooling booth’ called Do Hiemon promises to chill the body in 10 minutes, claiming to beat air-conditioning or a fan for heat exhaustion relief.
Tropical Storm Bertha heads toward US Gulf Coast, bringing up to 8 inches of rain, high winds, and life-threatening storm surge to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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Hosepipe bans imposed by Thames Water, Affinity Water, and South East Water across London and surrounding counties from July 23, 2026, due to drought and heatwaves.
The Met Office warns of possible thunderstorms in August after a London heatwave, with a 50% chance of rain and potential Tube flooding, according to Jim Dales.
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a London hospital after potential Ebola exposure, with no symptoms and low public risk, UKHSA says.
Vertical Aerospace demonstrated its Valo eVTOL aircraft at Farnborough; UK government grants £10m, eyes military variant; 2029 passenger flights targeted.
Two firefighters died battling a blaze near Bordeaux Airport on Tuesday, grounding flights and sending huge plumes of smoke across the sky. France's interior minister confirmed the deaths.
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London is set to experience a six-day heatwave from July 29 to August 3, with temperatures reaching 28-29°C, though not as extreme as previous heatwaves.
Torrential rain in Vietnam, southern China, and South Korea caused deadly flooding and landslides. Vietnam recorded 206mm of rain in 24 hours, with at least 4 dead and 4 missing.
Canadian officials issue air quality warnings as smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifts north, days after Trump threatened tariffs over Canada's fire management.
A large fire has broken out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, spreading fast through gorse. No casualties reported; roads closed. UK faces 'firewave' amid hot, dry weather.
Olympic champions like Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Adam Peaty, and others reveal their sleep routines, including kiwi fruit, weighted blankets, and WWII history videos for better rest.
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Uranus aligns with Pluto on July 18, 2026, creating a cosmic reset for new beginnings. Aries, Taurus, Gemini urged to embrace change. All signs get personalized predictions.
CDC warns consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states due to cyclospora outbreak linked to a single supplier in Mexico.
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico, triggering a tsunami alert. Tremors felt in Guatemala and El Salvador. No immediate serious damage reported.
A 17-year-old Hampton School pupil, Eugene Enoch Kwon, died while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip. A search operation recovered his body, but he could not be saved.
After a decade of testing, these three air purifiers from Winix, Shark, and Dyson are top picks for removing wildfire smoke, pet dander, and cooking fumes from your home.
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Air purifiers can help with wildfire smoke by filtering fine particles. Experts explain how they work, costs, and tips for better indoor air quality.
Affinity Water's hosepipe ban across parts of North and West London could last weeks, with no significant rainfall forecast. The ban affects gardening, car washing, and more.
One person died and 16 were rescued after a pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island. Search continues for three missing in San Francisco Bay.
Affinity Water imposes hosepipe ban in parts of London due to record summer heat. Exemptions for priority customers and blue badge holders. Other suppliers not yet following.
Thames Water spends over £6 million yearly removing invasive Quagga mussels, with engineers often finding hundreds of thousands clogging pipes, threatening water supply and infrastructure.
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Thousands of UK women report late or double periods in June. Experts explain how heatwaves can disrupt menstrual cycles due to stress, sleep changes, and dehydration.
