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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread across the US, causing air quality to deteriorate in 20 states. The affected areas stretch from Minnesota to New York, with millions of Americans facing air quality alerts. Authorities have urged people to stay…

England's state schools have significantly fewer trees and less tree shade than private schools, new analysis shows. Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools. This disparity is linked to socioeconomic factors, with schools having higher free school…

Britain's potential next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, will face significant climate-related challenges. Heatwaves and high energy prices are pressing concerns for the nation. The UK has experienced severe heatwaves in recent years, highlighting the need for effective climate mitigation strategies.…

The Trump administration's Board of Peace has significantly scaled back its ambitious plan for Gaza's economic recovery. Initially, the plan aimed to invest billions of dollars in the Gaza Strip to promote peace and stability. However, the revised plan now…

The UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal has found that MI5 misled a court about its knowledge of an informant's neo-Nazi sympathies. The informant, known as agent X, was a member of a neo-Nazi group and had a history of violent behaviour.…

England's World Cup exit has left many fans disappointed. For those seeking a distraction, several events and attractions offer a welcome respite. Longleat Safari Park has announced the arrival of cheetah cubs, a rare and exciting occurrence. Alternatively, visitors can…

British couple Jane and Alan Kelvey are speaking out about their recent close encounter with a Russian warship. The incident occurred just hours into their two-month sailing trip. The Kelveys maintain they were not at fault, contradicting Russian claims that…

Fighting between the US and Iran has escalated, with both sides exchanging blows. The sixth consecutive day of attacks has raised concerns that the conflict may spiral into all-out war. The US has intensified its airstrikes on Iranian targets, while…

Europe's most influential farming lobby, Copa Cogeca, has been instrumental in thwarting the EU's pesticide law. Documents obtained reveal the lobby's efforts to weaken legislation aimed at protecting the climate and wildlife. Copa Cogeca represents farmers and agricultural cooperatives across…

The US-Canada bridge opening has been delayed, with Democrats alleging the Trump administration stalled the project as a favor to billionaire donor Matthew Moroun. Moroun owns the nearby Ambassador Bridge, which currently connects Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. The new bridge,…

President Trump will meet with Darline Graham at the White House today. Graham recently took office as a Republican senator, filling the seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham, who passed away. This meeting comes as the president seeks…

The US has escalated its conflict with Iran by attacking an Iranian tanker, amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. This move comes as part of a renewed blockade of Iranian ports. Iran has retaliated by launching attacks on sites…

Timmy, a humpback whale that stranded in the Rhine River near the German city of Kaub, has become an unlikely symbol of German identity. The whale's demise has inspired a satirical play, Timmy: Hope Dies Last, which portrays the whale…

Flight attendants have shared their experiences of dealing with difficult passengers on flights. British passengers are particularly notorious for their excessive drinking, with many crew members reporting that they drink like they've never had alcohol before. This behavior often leads…