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London’s drought-hit capital sees first rain in weeks
Light showers bring less than 0.5mm per hour as hosepipe ban remains in place across the city
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Manchester United to field new midfielder Tielemans in Stockholm friendly
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London Fire Brigade sends crews to Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell
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Taika Waititi on Sam Neill: death is not ‘the end of things’
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Georgia father sentenced to prison for Apalachee High School shooting
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Uefa threatens World Cup boycott over Fifa investment plans
30 Jul 2026
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Two firefighters killed as Crete wildfires force mass evacuations
30 Jul 2026
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Russian missile likely struck field in eastern Poland
30 Jul 2026
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Five killed in Russian missile strike near Kryvyi Rih
A missile strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region killed a family of five and left several others missing.
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Cyanide poisoning suspected in death of 15 Kenya elephants
Fifteen elephants died in southern Kenya between 24 June and 24 July 2026. The Kenya Wildlife Service suspects the animals consumed tomato pesticides on nearby farms, marking the largest scale of elephant mortality in the Amboseli ecosystem in decades.
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WorldManchester Airport names 'Airport Dad' most common traveller type
Manchester Airport's 'Holiday Mode: Activated' campaign has identified 'Airport Dad' as the most common travel personality, with 42% of Britons identifying with the organised traveller. The research categorises passengers into four types: Airport Dad, Switch-Off Specialist, Terminal Foodie, and Shopaholic.
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Competitions Offer Summer Prizes
August brings three new competitions offering prizes that include a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, a luxury craft beer and snack hamper, and a £100 Sainsbury’s eGift Voucher. The draws are open to subscribers.
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WorldUS military completes heavy wave of strikes on Iran after missile attacks
The United States says it has finished a heavy wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attempted ballistic missile attacks on US forces. Centcom reports dozens of IRGC targets were hit, Jordan says its air defence downed five Iranian missiles, and Iranian state media reports three deaths on Qeshm island, including a two‑year‑old child.
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Martin Lewis flags Wotsits packaging as misleading
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has criticised the packaging of Wotsits crisps for listing nutritional information based on a 30g serving, not the full 36g bag. He called the practice 'misleading and unnecessary', prompting discussions online about clearer food labelling.
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Sainsbury's Nectar points now earnable on Uber Eats groceries
Sainsbury's shoppers can now accumulate Nectar loyalty points on grocery orders placed through the Uber Eats platform. The expansion of the partnership allows customers to earn points on eligible items, adding to existing redemption options within the Uber app.
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WorldFree London events this weekend: Aperol, Pokémon and Latin dance
Walthamstow, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hackney and Kensington & Chelsea offer free events this weekend, including Aperol Spritz giveaways, Pokémon GO celebrations and a Latin American dance party at Tate Modern.
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WorldTfL seeks £1bn from carmakers over Ulez compliance
Transport for London is pursuing legal action worth up to £1bn against car manufacturers. The agency alleges that certain diesel vehicles entered the Ultra Low Emission Zone without paying the required £12.50 daily charge due to false claims regarding vehicle emissions.
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Road noise linked to Parkinson's risk in new study
A study of 3 million Danish participants has found that every 11.5dB increase in road noise correlates with a 3% rise in Parkinson's disease risk. The findings add to warnings from the European Environment Agency regarding the health impacts of noise pollution.
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WorldLed By Donkeys wins £27,000 over seized Gaza banner
Led By Donkeys has received £27,216 in compensation after a massive protest banner was destroyed. The banner, which featured a message regarding the situation in Gaza, was seized by Greater London Authority officials in Parliament Square in December 2024 and subsequently disposed of by Veolia.
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