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Southern Europe is grappling with devastating wildfires, prompting thousands to evacuate their homes. France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece are among the countries severely affected by the blazes. A prolonged heatwave has created a volatile environment, with dry conditions fueling the…

The UK's Daily Telegraph is considering expansion into the US market, posing a challenge to Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Axel Springer, the Telegraph's owner, aims to establish a conservative presence in the US. The company's boss has expressed a "bold…

Ocado's founder Tim Steiner will step down as chief executive in December 2027, after leading the online grocer for over two decades. Steiner will remain with the company, taking on a 'founder role' for a further year. This transition is…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner over a £5m donation. Farage claims he is the victim of a 'hit job' aimed at discrediting him. The donation, made by former Brexit Party donor Christopher…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Nato leaders to make "strong decisions" at their upcoming summit in Ankara. His call comes after Russia launched a barrage of overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing 11 people. The capital city was hit by…

Millions of mourners have gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who held the top position in Iran's government since 1989, was killed in US-Israel airstrikes in February. The procession is a significant event,…

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died recently. The funeral procession drew massive crowds, with mourners dressed in black and carrying flags bearing the phrase "We will rise". Khamenei, 83,…

China has conducted a missile test in the Pacific Ocean, with a test missile carrying a dummy warhead landing in the Pacific, according to Chinese state media. The test has raised concerns about regional security. Meanwhile, in Australia, Prime Minister…

A Scottish village in Lanarkshire is experiencing growing concerns over a proposed AI datacentre. The development, initially touted as a boon for the local economy, has sparked fears among residents about its true impact. Plans for the datacentre were first…

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has accused major breweries of misleading consumers about the origins of their craft beers. Camra claims that some big brewers are acquiring small, independent breweries and then rebranding their beers as craft products. This…

The Australian Space Agency has shed light on the origin of mysterious 'space balls' found on Queensland beaches. These objects are consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere. The agency's assessment provides a plausible…

The UK's next prime minister will face a significant challenge in managing relations with US President Donald Trump. Andy Burnham, a potential candidate, has an opportunity to set a new tone for US-UK interactions. Trump's unconventional approach to diplomacy has…

The waning crescent moon is currently visible in the morning sky, paired with the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. This celestial grouping is best observed in the east before sunrise. The Pleiades cluster, comprising seven bright…