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“India has recorded its driest June in 12 years, and the fifth-driest since nationwide rainfall records began in 1901, according to the country's weather department.”
“We were also first with the news that Channel 4 had greenlit Season 2 of the series, which is the UK broadcaster’s most-streamed show for several years.”
“A 2025 analysis by the American Immigration Council found that 122 of the Fortune 500 companies were founded by the U.S.-born children of immigrants, all birthright citizens whose parents arrived from Syria, Romania, Ireland, Germany, Aust…”
“A woman died following a horror alligator attack that left her with a severed arm, despite her boyfriend's frantic efforts to rescue her. Brittany Clark, 31, had been hiking with a friend and her partner in Florida before deciding to take …”
“unless the EU and China strike a deal to reduce trading imbalances by October, the bloc is “entering into a phase of conflict” with Beijing.”
“With the win, Mexico extended its unbeaten run to 12 games, dating back to a friendly loss against Paraguay in November.”
“The IMD had forecast June rainfall at 92% of the long-period average. Instead, India received 39.8% below that prediction.”
“Adaptations of the book have delivered for Channel 4 across generations. An earlier series based on the novel remains Channel 4’s most-watched show of all time.”
“Brittany was rushed to a nearby hospital following the attack, but died on her way there, as confirmed by Chad Weber from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. [...] Following the attack, wildlife officials captured and euthan…”
“Almost one-third of EU citizens (29%) believe that their personal standard of living will decline over the next five years, while only 18% expect it to improve, according to a Eurobarometer poll released today.”
“Data released by the federal agriculture ministry showed farmers had sown summer crops across 18.27 million hectares till 30 June, down from 23.65 million hectares during the same period last year.”
“Spanish public broadcaster TVE has become the latest buyer of the rags-to-riches series, which is produced by The Forge Entertainment (The Buccaneers), part of Banijay UK. Banijay Rights distributes the series and cut the Spanish deal.”
“Now, it has been crowned one of Britain's most underrated destinations to visit in 2026 by The Telegraph.”
“Temperatures ranging from around 32°C to 40°C combined with high humidity will see local heat indices hit up to roughly 46°C”
“Rice planting has slowed more sharply. Farmers have planted the crop on 2.58 million hectares so far this season, compared with 3.44 million hectares a year earlier - a fall of about 25%.”
“Clevedon Pier stands as Britain's last remaining Grade I-listed pier, its timeless elegance enchanting every visitor who passes through its gates.”
“The hot spell is likely to peak in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley from Tuesday through Thursday before moving into the Ohio Valley and East Coast on Thursday and into the weekend”
“Official data showed government rice stocks stood at 39.7 million tonnes on 1 July, nearly three times the official buffer requirement of 13.5 million tonnes, providing a cushion against any short-term disruption in supplies.”
“Comprising eight spans supported by steel rails and topped with wooden decking, this magnificent pier stretches 312m (1,024 ft) in length and boasts a pavilion at its head.”
“The NWS warned that there will be 'little to no overnight relief' from the heat, with temperatures only dropping into the 20°C range at night.”
“Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said authorities have identified 315 districts at risk of below-normal rainfall and prepared contingency plans, including short-duration crops, less water-intensive varieties and stronger water co…”
“In 1970, two of the spans collapsed during stress testing, and the pier's future looked decidedly bleak.”
“Temperatures ranging from around 32°C to 40°C combined with high humidity will see local heat indices hit up to roughly 46°C, the National Weather Service has said.”
“Twenty divers will spend the next few weeks undertaking detailed surveys for Edinburgh Napier University, which leads groundbreaking research into sharks in Scottish waters.”
“The following year, Clevedon Pier claimed the 'Pier of the Year' award for the very first time.”
“It warned that there will be 'little to no overnight relief' from the heat, with temperatures only dropping into the 20°C range at night.”
“I was mesmerised by literally hundreds of sharks in this bay. You could see all the black slits in the water, they ranged from one to two metres in size.”
“Having been in operation for 157 years, Clevedon Pier first welcomed visitors in 1869.”
“It comes after an early-summer heatwave gripped much of Europe in late June. [...] It added that such prolonged heatwaves are among the US's most deadly weather events as 'impacts are less visible and build over time'.”
“Tope sharks appear as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species, external.”
“The pier secured its place in pop culture folklore when the chart-topping group arrived by helicopter in Clevedon during March 2014 to discreetly film the music video for their track You and I.”
“The Warsaw group has produced some 35,000 square metres since they started in February 2023, equivalent to five football pitches.”
“He disappeared at 1310 BST”
“In January 2025, a further plaque - this time honouring the late 1D vocalist Liam Payne, who passed away in 2024 - was mounted on the pier, positioned directly beneath the original One Direction music video memorial.”
“A December survey by CBOS, an independent Polish research centre, found that 48% of Poles support accepting Ukrainian refugees, the lowest level since the start of the war.”
“found more than two hours later”
“It still hosts around 1 million refugees, the second most in Europe.”
“drifted for about six miles”
“organiser of a project that has trained nearly 40 people to build them.”
“Four RNLI lifeboats”
“The group have put together about 100 so far, barely a scratch in the thousands that are used across the sprawling front line every day.”
“an RAF rescue helicopter”
“Around half a dozen other boats”
“Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the New York City mayor's office, told the BBC a permit was filed in early June to close roads around arena from 2 to 4 July.”
“CBS News, reported on Tuesday that the couple are planning a rehearsal dinner for about 100 people at the arena's Infosys Theater.”
“A second, larger celebration has reportedly been set for Friday night into Saturday morning that could accommodate about 1,000 people.”
“the New York Times (NYT) first reported the news and that several players on Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs American football team had booked hotel rooms nearby. Before the NYT reported confirmation of a permit at the arena, TMZ and other tabl…”
“Swift herself has performed there eight times during her two-decade career, at awards shows and during her Fearless and Speak Now tours.”
“Eight years later, in 1982, 2,075 couples simultaneously got married in a mass wedding sponsored by The Unification Church.”
“about 100 people at the arena's Infosys Theater.”
“about 1,000 people.”
“capacity of up to 22,000.”
“married at the Garden ... in 1974.”
“2,075 couples simultaneously got married in a mass wedding sponsored by The Unification Church.”
“The New York Times (NYT) first reported the news and that several players on Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs American football team had booked hotel rooms nearby.”
“TMZ and other tabloids had been speculating that Madison Square Garden, a 22,000-seat arena that is typically used for large concerts and home to the New York Knicks basketball team, would host wedding celebrations.”
“The BBC's US media partner, CBS News, reported on Tuesday that the couple are planning a rehearsal dinner for about 100 people at the arena's Infosys Theater.”
“He mentioned it again on Tuesday during a news conference about the heat wave expected to hit the city this weekend. 'If you happen to be getting married at MSG, you will be staying inside and staying cool, and I think it's a good example …”
“This would include a provisional 270 asylum seekers expected to be housed at the site by the end of 2026, according to a letter sent to service personnel at the base.”
“It was announced last week that a further 20 hotels had closed to asylum seekers - including the Oxford Witney Hotel.”
“About 30,000 people are expected over four days to Bedford Park”
“we have about 140 volunteers helping out”
“After Tom Grennan sold out Bedford Park in 2022, bringing him back to his hometown was something we were really keen to make happen.”
“The Stoke Mandeville Games, founded by Prof Sir Ludwig Guttmann in 1948, helped launch the Paralympic movement, attracting its first international competitors in 1952.”
“The beavers are said to be thriving and have since added to their brood, with three more kits being born there within the past month... Richard Boles, from Forestry England, said three kits had been captured on cameras... He said the beave…”
“Their competitive record at this stadium is 70 wins from 89 games, with 17 draws and only two defeats”
“"Rather than protecting diversity and equality, the law requires conformity," says Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director Sarah Brooks. "Peaceful advocacy for minority rights in China by anyone, anywhere could be characterised as…”
“Members of the European Parliament have already written warning member states to consider suspending extradition treaties with China and that if this law targeted European citizens, it could "lead to severe consequences for EU-China relati…”
“More than 300 children play for Churchdown Panthers Football Club, which uses pitches at Dowty Sports and Social Club near Staverton, Gloucestershire.”
“The pitches have now been restored and are available for use.”
“It was extended until 2030, with caveats like fines for poor repairs, an out-of-hours service and taking photos of each repair.”
“Allatt said they "physically audit a minimum of 5% of defects".”
“In March last year, papers from the council's Highways and Transport Committee stated "response times and quality of work is a continued concern" when referring to its M Group contract, which is for a range of services including pothole re…”
“We will be taking down all the flags attached without permission. We are looking at ways to prevent this in the future.”
“Billy Crotty put up hundreds of flags along the A1198 last year”
“Flags attached to lamp-posts without planning permission will be removed, a council leader has said.”
“in 1916 made history as one of the very first women to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society”
“A touring exhibition, titled The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, is taking place at The Hold archives centre in Ipswich until 19 September. Visitors can explore historical moments in lunar discovery... Visitors to the exhibition can touc…”
“One of the real highlights are these real examples of moon rock that people can come and touch... They are very tiny, as examples of moon rock are, and we've got an example of light type and dark type which, combined together, is what form…”
“Visitors can also learn about Alice Grace Cook, a pioneering female astronomer from Stowmarket, who in 1916 made history as one of the very first women to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.”
“Reece Fenton started Defined Ridez 20 years ago”
“I've had it for about five years”
“anti-social driving had been increasing 'a lot' over the past couple of weeks”
“The static car meet has been running for 20 years and attracts hundreds of drivers”
“a remarkable 250-mile (403km) journey along the UK's south coast, gliding for hours at a time across open water on a foil board.”
“with a total of 19 hours 48 minutes on the water”
“over three days”
“jumping about 200m across a sand spit in Dawlish”
“Guy Bridge, 26, from Exmouth, Devon, completed the three-day challenge, with a total of 19 hours 48 minutes on the water, by "downwind foiling", riding above the waves on a board attached to a hydrofoil.”
“Emma said she had not originally planned to join him at sea but changed her mind for the relatively short stretch between Bognor Regis and East Preston in West Sussex because "something didn't really sit right with me, with him just doing …”
“Emma explained she had adapted by using a larger foil to help make things more manageable, explaining "the bigger the foil is, the easier it is to get off on".”
“Guy said that stretch was among the hardest of the journey, describing it as "really challenging" because of powerful, shifting currents. The seas were "not only moving, like, wind against tide, they were kind of moving in diagonals as wel…”
“If we send you a Notice of Intent and the problem is not fixed, you may get a £60 fine. We may also remove your bin,”
“The changes, which start with a pilot in north Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, will see most households move to fortnightly household waste collections alongside the return of recycling, a weekly food waste collection and new recycling bi…”
“Chris Smiles, head of waste logistics and collections, said recycling would "eventually come back" across the whole city but acknowledged some residents would have gone almost two years without the service by the time it returns to every a…”
“In August 2022, after treating a black patient, the court heard he said to a colleague words to the effect that if his daughter "ever came home with a black man", he would "pour acid over her".”
“The 10 members of the Tutbury Runners completed Derby's Ramathon in two hours, eight minutes and 51 seconds.”
“Measuring 60ft in length, the caterpillar costume was built from sections of children's play tunnels, each zip-tied to the individual runners vests.”
“the previous world record of four participants, set in Manchester last year.”
“the 13.1-mile (21km) route passed the Florence Nightingale Monument, Elvaston Castle, Alvaston Park and Pride Park Stadium, before runners returned to the city centre.”
