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INSANE: 4 | Rare Historical Photos

In 2001, protected tropical forests entered a global wildfire study spanning 24 years. 23 years later, more than 4 million hectares had been destroyed by fire, twice the size of Wales, with annual losses roughly 9 times higher after 2016

Millions of hectares of protected tropical forests were lost to wildfires between 2001 and 2024. Wildfire destruction inside protected areas has significantly accelerated since 2016. The tropical Americas, especially Brazil, experienced the vast majority of these losses. Protected areas offered some reduction in fire risk, particularly in Africa.

The Economic Times

Britain's best Jurassic fossil collection was sold to Abu Dhabi after UK museums could not raise the money to buy it

For decades, Dorset-based fossil hunter Chris Moore combed the cliffs and beaches around Lyme Regis and Charmouth, part of England's UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, gradually assembling a collection of 318 specimens spanning ichthyosaurs, fish and crustaceans, including fossils that could potentially represent species new to science. Under the region's fossil collecting…

The Times of India

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires

Firefighters have been battling a vast wildfire in the hills above Blaenavon in south Wales, spreading across more than 4,000 hectares, for three weeks.

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GCSE Results 2026: When Results Are Released and What Happens If You Miss Your Target Grades

GCSE results day is crucial for students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, impacting their educational and career paths. Options exist for those who miss target grades, including appeals and resits.

International Business Times UK

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate returns to pre-pandemic levels

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received GCSE grades and technical awards on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard

UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office warns of flash flooding

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

The Independent UK

GCSE results: girls still ahead but gender gap narrows as hundreds of thousands of pupils receive grades – as it happened

Nearly a quarter of girls’ entries received one of the higher grades against around a fifth of those from boys

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UK Weather Warnings Issued as 50mm Rain Brings Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten flash flooding in the UK after a record dry spell. The Met Office warns of difficult driving conditions and ongoing drought despite the rainfall.

International Business Times UK

Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds

UCL researchers warn repeated exam attempts may dent students’ confidence and raise risk of dropping out

The Guardian - UK

UK couple die of major impact trauma after light plane crashes in remote Wales area

A husband and wife died of major impact trauma after the light aircraft they were travelling in crashed in a remote part of Wales, an inquest has heard.

The Times of India

Greens motion pledges fiscal autonomy for Holyrood and Senedd

A GREEN Party motion has set out how the party would “not obstruct Scottish independence” and would grant full fiscal autonomy to Holyrood if…

The National (Scotland)

Thunderstorm warnings issued across country amid ‘first meaningful rain’

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

Evening Standard

Fundraiser for Finlay Tarling doubles its target as donations flow in

'This fund can hopefully serve as part of a legacy project providing an opportunity to help future generations of young Welsh riders' reads the fundraising page

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Football transfer rumours: Al-Hilal eye moves for Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins?

Napoli in for Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson? | Adam Wharton to Manchester City? | Jack Grealish heading to Wales?

The Independent UK

Mapped: Where thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit the UK this week

The Met Office has forecast an ‘intense downpour’ across parts of England and Wales after the driest July on record

The Economic Times

India vs Pakistan hockey world cup 2026 live streaming time: Check when and where to watch Ind vs Pak clash, head to head record and squads

India face Pakistan in a crucial Hockey World Cup Pool D clash on August 19, with the match scheduled for 6.30 PM IST. Indian viewers can watch the game on Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 2 HD and Star Sports Hindi, while the JioStar app and website will…

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Tour of Britain Women begins under cloud but with hope of stronger future

Women’s peloton returns after death of Finlay Tarling, who died during the Volta a Portugal last week

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Evening Standard

27% annual jump in people taking out IVAs in July across England and Wales

Overall in July 2026, 11,926 people entered insolvency in England and Wales, which was 14% higher than in July 2025, the Insolvency Service said.

The Independent UK

Flooding warning as rain finally forecast for drought-stricken land

Wessex Water has introduced a hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customers across the South West, marking its first restriction in 50 years and taking the total number of people affected in England to over 27 million. Met Office forecasters have warned that incoming heavy showers could lead to surface water…

The Independent UK

Buried with Michael Sheen review – Welsh actor goes full Erin Brockovich in forever-chemical docuseries

3/5 Sheen fronts a sober documentary investigating claims of chemical contamination in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Buried With Michael Sheen review – this vital look at a toxic waste scandal is deeply enraging TV

The actor does a brilliant job of probing the alleged dumping of ‘forever chemicals’ in Wales. After grilling a stranger for two days, his investigation turns up horrible incidents – including potential links to cancer cases

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64 Questions Americans Asked Europeans That Left Them Wondering If They Were Serious

Traveling and meeting people from different countries can lead to some pretty unexpected conversations. In this case, Europeans took to the internet to share the strangest questions they’ve been asked by Americans—questions that were apparently asked with complete sincerity. Keep reading to see which questions made the list.

Evening Standard

Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said.

The Guardian - US

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia

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