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• ‘Despair is a luxury we can’t afford’: David Suzuki on fighting for action on the climate crisis

  05-08-2023 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The celebrated science broadcaster and environmental activist says we have tostop elevating the economy and politics over the state of our worldDavid Suzuki is in an office, shirt unbuttoned, sunglasses on, a bookshelf over his left shoulder overflowing with a mess of boxes, bottles and binders, some barely hanging on to the top shelf. We’re speaking via video between his family cabin on an island off the Canadian west coast and my barely-more-organised home office in southern Tasmania. Bu
  
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• World's top cyclists take to Scotland's roads

  05-08-2023 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The biggest outdoor event of the UCI Cycling World Championships takes place on Sunday with the Men's Elite Road Race.
  
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• Thousands at Scout camp move into hotels after S Korea heatwave

  05-08-2023 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Over 4,000 UK Scouts are withdrawing from a World Jamboree over extreme heat and worries about facilities.
  
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• The miracle of Voyager 2, still sending us space secrets after 46 years - The Times

  05-08-2023 19:00 via news.google.com
  
  The miracle of Voyager 2, still sending us space secrets after 46 years  The TimesNASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence  HT TechNASA succeeds in making contact with Voyager 2 after 10 days | WION  WIONNASA long shot re-establishes full communication with Voyager 2 probe  UPI NewsWhen will we get the final message from NASA's Voyager spacecraft?  MashableView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Wrexham's Football League return watched by Hugh Jackman

  05-08-2023 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood actor joined celebrity owners to watch Wrexham's defeat to MK Dons.
  
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• Megan Newborough's parents call for tougher sentences

  05-08-2023 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Megan Newborough's parents say there is a "huge disparity" in sentencing guidelines.
  
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• England reach first Netball World Cup final

  05-08-2023 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England will face Australia in their first Netball World Cup final after their historic victory over defending champions New Zealand.
  
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• Bishop's Stortford: Woman injured after truck crashes into shop front

  05-08-2023 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ambulance service says the woman has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
  
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• Let’s start the show: Edinburgh festival 2023 kicks off – in pictures

  05-08-2023 18:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Photographer Murdo MacLeod presents his view of the opening week’s Edinburgh festival and fringe shows – from a show for one to a giant dinner party
  • See all our Edinburgh festival 2023 coverage here Continue reading...
  
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• Ulez: Sadiq Khan says Home Counties should have own scrappage schemes

  05-08-2023 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes as the mayor extends the scheme to all Londoners, which has frustrated neighbouring councils.
  
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• Musical portraits that rewind to the cassette era – in pictures

  05-08-2023 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  New Jersey-based artist Amy Corson was cleaning out cupboards when she found some old music cassettes, which sparked a decade-long project creating portraits of her favourite musicians using the magnetic tape. “I picked up a cassette of Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks and pulled out some of the tape. It reminded me of his curly hair, and the rest is history,” she says. Tape can be challenging to work with, but it is also rewarding. “I love the idea of creating something b
  
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• Dillian Whyte out of Anthony Joshua fight after adverse test

  05-08-2023 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dillian Whyte returns "an adverse finding" from a doping test, causing his heavyweight rematch against Anthony Joshua to be cancelled.
  
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• Carer shortage: Government urged to 'rocket boost' fostering

  05-08-2023 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are concerns that the number of families who want to foster but then drop out is "very high".
  
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• Oligarchs fret about their assets as UK fights to keep tabs on their spending

  05-08-2023 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  A small part of the Treasury is charged with regulating the spending of sanctioned individuals – but faces a mountain of paperwork and criticism that it is being too lenientIt is hurricane season in the Caribbean and the billionaire owner of Le Grand Bleu, one of the largest superyachts ever to sail the seven seas, is losing sleep over it.The 113-metre-long vessel belongs to Eugene Shvidler, a Russian-born oil tycoon who was sanctioned by the UK last year, due in part to his long associati
  
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• Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain

  05-08-2023 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All rail services in and out of Brighton are cancelled, while Storm Antoni will bring wind and rain.
  
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• Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United complete £72m signing from Atalanta

  05-08-2023 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund joins Manchester United for £72m on a five-year deal from Serie A side Atalanta.
  
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• Newtownabbey: Polish couple devastated after gang attack home

  05-08-2023 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The windows of a house and car were smashed during an attack by up to five masked men on Wednesday.
  
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• Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UK

  05-08-2023 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first storm to be named by the Met Office this year is expected to bring gusts of up to 65mph.
  
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• Joe Pasquale impaled in freak moose antler incident in Skegness

  05-08-2023 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comic was given seven stitches and says he is lucky to be alive.
  
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• UK offshore wind at ‘tipping point’ as funding crisis threatens industry

  05-08-2023 14:13 via theguardian.com
  
  Industry figures warn climate crisis goals cannot be met unless government pumps more money into renewablesBritain faces being left with no hope of meeting its crucial climate crisis goals and losing its status as a world leader in offshore wind energy without an urgent overhaul of government support, ministers are being warned.The sudden halting of one of the country’s biggest offshore windfarm projects last month could signal a “tipping point” in the construction of new sites
  
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• Blackpool: Two men arrested after death of baby boy

  05-08-2023 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The child was unresponsive when taken to hospital on 27 July and later died, police say.
  
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• Car bursts into flames on M40 motorway hard shoulder

  05-08-2023 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The people inside the vehicle escaped before it was engulfed by fire on the M40 in Oxfordshire.
  
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• Strictly: Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Layton Williams and Angela Rippon in line-up

  05-08-2023 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Channel 4 journalist joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Man clinging to pillar rescued from Firth of Forth

  05-08-2023 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lifeboat crews say the man is"extremely lucky" to have been rescued after being cut off by the tide.
  
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• ‘It’s a special stretch of coast because Mount Etna hovers over it like a spirit’: Antonio Denti’s best phone picture

  05-08-2023 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Reuters cameraman embraced the opportunity to capture life with his family in Sicily, where he grew upWith two decades’ experience as a Reuters cameraman and visual journalist, Antonio Denti says he found the transition to using his phone as a camera jarring. “I was brought up in the analogue days and was quite hostile to the idea. I’ve been in St Peter’s Square twice when the white smoke announced the election of a new pope. I covered the 2004 tsunami, conflict in Ko
  
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• Plan for biggest Nessie search in more than 50 years

  05-08-2023 10:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Volunteers have been sought for the effort which is to feature drones fitted with infrared cameras.
  
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• Premier League summer signings: Six new recruits hoping for immediate impact

  05-08-2023 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks at six new imports to English football who could hit the ground running this season.
  
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• Clipstone Headstocks: Classical pianist plays three gigs at ex-colliery

  05-08-2023 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The piano and composer's £100,000 piano was craned into the site ahead of his unique sell-out shows.
  
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• Devon fishermen's names to be read in memorial roll call

  05-08-2023 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Mulhearn, who died two years after a bomb exploded under his boat, is among those remembered.
  
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• From ponchos and prints to ski jackets and garters: 10 Copenhagen fashion week designers to watch

  05-08-2023 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  With CPHFW about to start and Scandinavian style leading the charge when it comes to eco-conscious design, here are 10 designers to have on your radar Continue reading...
  
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• Urinal appears on the side of Sonning bridge over River Thames

  05-08-2023 08:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The same Sonning bridge has seen previous additions including a post box, front door and telephone.
  
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• Barbie: Welsh dancer's role as Ken alongside Ryan Gosling

  05-08-2023 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Riddick imagined filming Hollywood dance routines as a boy. Being a Ken made it come true.
  
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• Merthyr explosion: Teen saw boyfriend go up in flames

  05-08-2023 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hollie Lawrence, 19, describes how she and her boyfriend were severely burned in the explosion.
  
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• Spain vs Switzerland LIVE: Latest Women's World Cup score and updates - The Independent

  05-08-2023 06:15 via news.google.com
  
  Spain vs Switzerland LIVE: Latest Women's World Cup score and updates  The IndependentSpain face Switzerland at Women's World Cup as Jorge Vilda says Japan defeat left a 'deep mark'  BBCHumble but ruthless Japan difficult to stop as dismantling of Spain was no fluke  The GuardianSpain have analysed loss to Japan ahead of knockout game against Swiss  ReutersPutellas key to Spain's Women's World Cup hopes after injury - ESPN  ESPN.co.ukView Full co
  
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• Lizzo lawsuit news: Singer denies sexual harassment allegations made by former dancers - The Independent

  05-08-2023 06:06 via news.google.com
  
  Lizzo lawsuit news: Singer denies sexual harassment allegations made by former dancers  The IndependentLizzo's former back-up dancers brand her 'fat-phobic' and say singer's response to their sexual harassment sui  Daily MailLizzo fears for her career amid harassment lawsuit: ‘It is a wakeup call!  Geo NewsLizzo’s former dancers react to singer’s ‘disheartening’ denial against allegations  The IndependentView Full coverage on
  
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• How to take a photo of the August Blue Moon supermoon with your iPhone or Galaxy - TechRadar

  05-08-2023 06:01 via news.google.com
  
  How to take a photo of the August Blue Moon supermoon with your iPhone or Galaxy  TechRadarCelestial Events in August 2023: Two Supermoon, Perseid Meteor Showers and More - Check List of Major  LatestLYDon't Miss: Perseid Meteor Shower and a Rare Super Blue Moon  SciTechDailyView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Weekend podcast: at home with world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, John Crace on Rishi’s climate retreat, and comedian Michelle Brasier on befriending her scammer

  05-08-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Tyson Fury weighs in on marriage, mental health and life as a multimillionaire in Morecambe (23m57s); John Crace looks on as the PM gaslights the UK with his North Sea plan while the world burns (1m30s); and Michelle Brasier explains why she befriended her scammer (8m42s) Continue reading...
  
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• Russian chemical tanker reportedly hit by Ukraine drones in Kerch Strait - The Guardian

  05-08-2023 05:37 via news.google.com
  Russian chemical tanker reportedly hit by Ukraine drones in Kerch Strait  The GuardianRussian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say  BBCHow could FPV drones change warfare?  The EconomistRussian Tanker Hit by Ukrainian Drones: Russian Media  The Moscow TimesUkraine's Nighttime Drone Assault Wrecks A Russian Warship  ForbesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Ukraine war: The West risks tipping the conflict in Russia's favour - here's why - Sky News

  05-08-2023 05:15 via news.google.com
  Ukraine war: The West risks tipping the conflict in Russia's favour - here's why  Sky NewsUkraine Negotiations Led by China or Saudi Arabia Would Be a Disaster  Foreign PolicyJournalists Injured Covering Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Against Russia  Voice of America - VOA NewsEurope must be ready to step up for Ukraine  The TimesPutin's Justification for War Is Unraveling – Foreign Policy  Foreign PolicyView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UK - BBC

  05-08-2023 05:04 via news.google.com
  
  Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UK  BBCStorm Antoni: How bad will it be?  Channel 4 NewsStorm Antoni to wreak havoc across Britain as warning issued over 65mph winds  GB NewsStorm Antoni: RNLI warns swimmers of 'unpredictable seas'  BBC04/08/2023 – How windy will it get? – Met Office weather forecast UK  Met Office - UK WeatherView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge - The Independent

  05-08-2023 04:58 via news.google.com
  
  Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge  The IndependentBREAKING: Special Counsel cites inflammatory Trump social post in protective order request  MSNBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Donald Trump says indictment is 'great badge of honour' - and another one will win him the election - Sky News

  05-08-2023 04:37 via news.google.com
  Donald Trump says indictment is 'great badge of honour' - and another one will win him the election  Sky NewsForced to wait by the judge, Trump is out of his comfort zone  BBCDonald Trump’s judge gave a subtle message  The IndependentWhat's next for trial of Donald Trump?: The Leader podcast  Evening StandardView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Storm Antoni: Strong winds and heavy rain forecast

  05-08-2023 04:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gusts of up to 65mph expected to batter the coastlines in the UK.
  
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• Defra ordered to cut Greenpeace ties after Sunak roof protest - The Guardian

  05-08-2023 03:31 via news.google.com
  Defra ordered to cut Greenpeace ties after Sunak roof protest  The GuardianRishi Sunak: Five bailed after Greenpeace protest at PM's home  BBCGreenpeace protesters bailed following roof top protest at PM’s home  Evening StandardChildish fanatics  The TelegraphPolitics latest: 'Crying shame' not to use private sector in NHS; Tory minister slips up and says 'when Labour get into government'  Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Breaking Bad actor Mark Margolis dies aged 83 - The Guardian

  05-08-2023 03:31 via news.google.com
  Breaking Bad actor Mark Margolis dies aged 83  The GuardianMark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83  BBCMark Margolis, 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' actor, dead at 83  CTV NewsBreaking Bad actor Mark Margolis dies  Sky NewsMark Margolis dead at 83: Scarface and Breaking Bad star passes away in New York City following a short illnes  Daily MailView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Bayern Munich submit final Harry Kane bid and expect Spurs response on Friday - The Guardian

  05-08-2023 03:30 via news.google.com
  Bayern Munich submit final Harry Kane bid and expect Spurs response on Friday  The GuardianHarry Kane: Bayern Munich want decision from Tottenham on England striker by end of Friday  BBCTottenham news: Daniel Levy given Harry Kane transfer deadline as Micky Van de Ven deal agreed  Football.LondonHarry Kane: Bayern Munich submit final bid for Tottenham and England striker  Sky Sports“If Harry Kane goes to Bayern Munich, he will love it” —
  
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• Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's hyped PS5 giveaway sparks mayhem in Manhattan - BBC

  05-08-2023 03:16 via news.google.com
  
  Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's hyped PS5 giveaway sparks mayhem in Manhattan  BBCChaos In New York | Chaos In NYC During Kai Cenat’s ‘Giveaway’ | New York News | U.S News LIVE  CNN-News18YouTuber Kai Cenat facing charges after game console giveaway sparks chaos in New York, with 65 arrests  Sky NewsKai Cenat Faces Riot Charge After PlayStation Giveaway Causes Chaos  The New York TimesChaos unfolds among crowd gathered in NYC park for influen
  
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• Nayland: The cemetery where iron crosses mark people with disabilities

  05-08-2023 02:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How did mangled crosses trigger a revival of interest in care for people with disabilities?
  
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• Urgent UK beach warning over little-known hazard which could KILL your dog... - The Sun

  05-08-2023 01:49 via news.google.com
  Urgent UK beach warning over little-known hazard which could KILL your dog...  The SunVet's beach warning to dog owners after Dexter's brush with disaster  Wales OnlineVet warns dog owners about beach risks as adorable dog rushed to emergency clinic  The MirrorHampshire vets carry out surgery to save dog from sticky situation  Hampshire ChronicleVet's urgent beach warning to dog owners as pet hospitalised  Warrington GuardianView Full coverage on
  
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• S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole 'was not doing well' before his death aged 46 and left just £15,000 to his famil - Daily Mail

  05-08-2023 01:30 via news.google.com
  S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole 'was not doing well' before his death aged 46 and left just £15,000 to his famil  Daily MailView Full coverage on Google News
  
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