Climate

Leaders

Andy Burnham Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap in England

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that bus fares across England will be capped at £2, reversing a 2024 increase and set to last through 2027, according to The Guardian.

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Basketball

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’

Japanese men are showing more leg at work as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government encourages casual summer attire, according to the BBC. The policy has sparked debate over fairness and leg hair.

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Big Tech

Pumas’ Struggles and Wildlife Resurgence Highlight Diverse Stories

Pumas from Liga MX face early-season challenges following a 3-0 loss to Pachuca, while wildlife experts in South America note a resurgence of pumas and jaguars in the Triple Frontera region.

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Climate Change

How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?

Heatwaves in England and Wales have become increasingly deadly due to climate change, with the UK government warning that heat-related deaths could exceed 10,000 in an average year by 2050 if no action is taken, according to The Guardian and The Ecologist.

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Books & Literature

Bangkok Fire Investigation Finds Locked Doors, 30 Dead

Thai authorities are investigating potential negligence after a deadly fire in Bangkok, as survivors reported locked doors and flammable decor contributed to 30 deaths, according to BBC.

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Books & Literature

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok bar has risen to 30 as Thai authorities investigate possible safety lapses, according to BBC.

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Climate Change

¿Puedes evitar que tus hijos vayan a la escuela o faltar al trabajo durante una ola de calor?

Con las temperaturas en Yorkshire que alcanzarán niveles elevados durante la ola de calor de junio, las autoridades y educadores evalúan cómo manejar el impacto en las escuelas y lugares de trabajo. Según la BBC, las escuelas deben adaptar sus horarios y políticas de uniformes para garantizar la seguridad y comodidad de los estudiantes.

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Europe

Wildfire Raging South of Paris Could Have Been Deliberate

A wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, as firefighters battle the blaze entering its second day.

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Europe

Fontainebleau Forest Fire Spreads Across 800 Hectares

A fire described as 'exceptional in scale' has spread across 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, prompting the deployment of 400 firefighters and two aircraft from southern France.

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Europe

British Couple Rescued After Suffering 40% Burns in Spain Wildfires

A British couple were found badly burned and semi-conscious in a ravine after being caught in wildfires in Spain's Almería province, according to reports.

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Baloncesto

Parookaville 2026: 225.000 asistentes, nuevo escenario y clima variable

El festival Parookaville 2026 abrirá sus puertas el 17 de julio en el aeropuerto de Weeze con Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte y el nuevo escenario 360° Centerstage.

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Corporate

Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals

Most developing countries spent more repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025, according to a UN report. Global aid to education is expected to drop by 30% by 2027.

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Conflicts & Security

Duchess of Edinburgh joins The Archers for 75th anniversary

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise cameo appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Archers during its 75th anniversary year. According to HELLO! Magazine and The Independent, Sophie played herself at the fictional Borchester Show in her role as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf).

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Europe

Twelve Die in Spain Wildfire as Heatwave Hits Southern Europe

Twelve people have died in a wildfire in southern Europe as a heatwave continues to raise temperatures across the region. The blaze, which broke out in the Tres Cantos municipality near Madrid, left one man with 98% of his body burned, according to Spanish broadcaster RTVE.

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Asia Pacific

Floods and Tornadoes in China as Typhoon Hits

Heavy rain from Typhoon Maysak caused rapid flooding in Guangxi, displacing tens of thousands, according to BBC reports.

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