Climate crisis may have killed Instagram's Euro summer dream
Record-breaking heat in Europe this summer made travel miserable for millions, possibly ending the romanticized 'Euro summer' trend on Instagram, according to Brigid Delaney.
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Mladić's death: legacy of genocide still divides Balkans
Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia' behind the Srebrenica genocide, died in prison, but victims and analysts say his ideology remains pervasive in the Balkans.
USPS Enforces Mail Ballot Rules Tied to Trump Order
USPS confirmed new mail-in ballot rules are in effect, following a Trump executive order, sparking fresh lawsuits from 24 states and DC.
UK Weather Expert Warns Future Summers Could Be Even Hotter
Jim Dale of British Weather Services warns future summers could exceed 2026's heat, which caused over 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales.
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Met Office: Rain won't solve UK drought overnight
Met Office warns rain won't solve drought overnight as UK sees showers, but Wessex Water's 1.4M customers face first hosepipe ban in 50 years.
Indiana flooding kills six, White River peaks
At least six dead from Indiana storms and record flooding; White River peaks in Indianapolis, floodgates reopen as recovery begins.
Solar Eclipse Unites Crowds in Awe: A Moment of Wonder
Wednesday's partial solar eclipse drew crowds across Britain, offering a rare moment of shared awe. Lisa Redfern described it as 'magical eeriness.' The next comparable partial eclipse won't occur for 55 years.
First Dog on the Moon: UK Heatwave No Laughing Matter
Australian cartoonist First Dog on the Moon says mocking England's heatwave is fun, but the 38C drought is serious, highlighting climate crisis.
BTP trials live facial recognition at London Tube stations
British Transport Police will trial live facial recognition at London Underground stations from Tuesday, starting at Victoria, to identify high-harm offenders on a watchlist.
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Expat regrets London-to-Spain move due to heatwaves
Barbara Collins, 72, moved from London to Granada for sunshine but now calls it her biggest regret as wildfires and extreme heat trap her indoors, prompting a planned move to Portugal.
Manhunt after suspect escapes custody van outside court
Stephen Grzyb, 22, fled a custody van outside Liverpool magistrates' court on August 1, 2026, sparking a police manhunt. He is wanted for domestic burglary and remains at large.
Labour demands probe into Reform UK donations from fraudster's mother
Labour urges Electoral Commission to investigate Reform UK donations after Guardian reveals convicted fraudster George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother before she donated to the party.
Senate War Powers Resolution Fails 49-50
The Senate's latest war powers resolution to limit Trump's Middle East attacks failed 49-50, with Democrat John Fetterman opposing and Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul supporting.
Bird Flu Hits Kangaroo Island, Endangering Sea Lions
Australia confirms local transmission of H5N1 bird flu in South Australia, with detections on Kangaroo Island, endangering the endangered Australian sea lion population.
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Farage locked out of social care talks after quitting
Nigel Farage was not invited to cross-party social care talks because he resigned from Parliament, sparking a row. Andy Burnham invited Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey instead.
Bronson protests apple crumble without custard in jail
Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson staged a sit-down protest at HMP Wakefield after being served apple crumble without custard, leading to riot squad intervention.
London parks change deckchair rules amid falling branch fears
Royal Parks staff have been told not to place deckchairs under trees as an extra precaution during the upcoming heatwave, after recent incidents of falling branches causing injuries and deaths.
Bill Oddie, comedian and birder, dies at 85
Bill Oddie, the comedian and wildlife expert known as Britain's best-loved birder, has died at 85. A look at his greatest moments from The Goodies to nature documentaries.
Jodrell Bank faces closure after major funder cuts support
Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure after UKRI withdraws funding for the e-Merlin network, devastating UK astronomy and threatening 28 jobs.
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Off-duty officer detains Paris knife attacker
A man attacked three women with knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Bystanders pinned him down and an off-duty police officer detained him. Two women severely wounded.
Hull funeral director broke trust on 'industrial scale'
Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies 'rotting away', families say, as he faces sentencing for 67 offences including preventing lawful burial.
Baby girl among four killed in Derby crash; driver arrested
Four people, including a baby girl, died after a car crashed into trees on the A38 in Derby. A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Former NSW Liberal powerbroker now living in UK amid ICAC probe
A former NSW Liberal powerbroker at the centre of corruption allegations has moved to the UK and is not expected to appear before ICAC, raising concerns about accountability.
Tell us: do you help clean up your local area in the UK?
Across the UK, volunteers are maintaining parks, beaches, waterways, and roadsides. Share your clean-up experience with us.
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Progressive Democrats Hold Shadow Hearing on Medicare for All
Progressive Democrats held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, citing dire healthcare system and support from nurses and physicians.
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The US House approved a stopgap spending bill to fund the government until December 4, aiming to avoid a shutdown before the November midterm elections. The measure passed 220-205 largely along party lines.
How PR would transform UK parliament: new analysis
New modelling for the Guardian shows proportional representation would dramatically alter UK parliament seat distribution, with Reform losing its majority advantage under FPTP.
Burnham to Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme
Andy Burnham will review the early prisoner release policy before it proceeds. The new Sentencing Act, effective September, releases hundreds of offenders early with no exemptions for serious crimes.
Pope Leo XIV's writings certified human-authored
A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored by Proudly Human, led by former chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel, less than two months after Leo called AI the greatest threat to humanity.
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Scientists unite against Trump's $1tn grant overhaul
Scientists and organizations oppose a proposed OMB rule that would put nearly $1tn in federal grants under political appointees, threatening research funding and sparking bipartisan backlash.
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