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Heat sickness, snakes and then a typhoon - how the World Scout Jamboree turned into a disaster

The more than 40,000 attendees had been promised a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience - instead the event quickly descended into chaos, Tara Cobham writes

The Independent UK

South Korea evacuates thousands from World Scout Jamboree as typhoon nears

More than 1,000 vehicles are moving the estimated 37,000 scouts ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Khanun.

Al Jazeera

South Korea begins evacuating thousands of global Scouts from its coast as a tropical storm nears

Buses began moving thousands of global Scouts from their campsite on South Korea’s coast to inland venues ahead of a tropical storm that is forecast to bring intense rains and strong winds to the peninsula

The Independent UK

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The climate cost of scouts’ ill-judged South Korea jamboree

Letter: Would scouts’ time not be better spent in supporting projects in local areas, or where there is real need, asks Lesley Newell

The Guardian - UK

UK Scouts evacuation from world jamboree over heatwave fears cost £1m

The UK Scouts ‘jamboree journey’ will now continue in the South Korean capital, Seoul

The Independent UK

Jamboree relocation cost could affect UK Scouts for years, warns chief executive

The UK Scouts ‘jamboree journey’ will now continue in the South Korean capital, Seoul.

The Independent UK

UK scouts begin arriving in Seoul after being evacuated from world jamboree

Temperatures have risen to 35C at the World Scout Jamboree campsite near the south-western town of Buan, where more than 40,000 scouts are gathered.

The Independent UK

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‘A bit horrific’: Scouts at jamboree in South Korea on campsite conditions

UK Scouts are being moved to Seoul hotels after heatwave caused chaos and medical issues

The Guardian - UK

US and UK scouts pull out of world jamboree campsite due to extreme heat

Thousands of scouts to be removed from site after hundreds of heat-related illnesses at event in South Korea

The Guardian - UK

South Korea spends millions to rescue World Scout Jamboree amid scorching heatwave

President says ‘unlimited’ airconditioned buses will be provided and food will be improved, after hundreds fall ill in heat amid soaring temperatures

The Guardian - AU

Jewish Scouts Celebrate Bar Mitzvahs At National Jamboree

Three Scouts find community and pride in their religious heritage during the 2023 Boy Scouts event.

Zenger

‘On reflection, it’s very uncool’: readers’ scrapbooks of pop fandom

With the Wham! documentary showcasing Andrew Ridgeley’s mum’s scrapbooks of their career, readers share their own shrines to Roxy Music, Metallica, David Bowie and more

The Guardian - UK

Photos of the week ending July 21, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Boy Scouts, Senate pages, RFK Jr., and selfies with the Speaker highlighted this week in the Capitol.

Roll Call

Scout leader accused of historic sexual abuse took his own life, an inquest hears

The body of Phillip Perks, 55, from Dinas Powys was discovered in Penarth and District Scouts hut in March 2022.

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Gang Show, now in its 55th year, is a celebration of can-do scouts and guides

And it's a lot of fun! The 2023 show starts on Tuesday and runs until Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Scouts! The Musical review – family show wins gold badges for enthusiasm

Be prepared to be won over to the pleasures of scouting by Gigglemug’s winning mix of knots, knockabout games and infectious songs

Irish Mirror

Amateur photographer shares 'incredible' experience snapping 67th humpback whale recorded in Irish waters

"I had no idea how much wildlife and amazing places we had on this island," says amateur photographer Stephen Dunbar

Belfast Live

Belfast man's 'incredible' experience snapping 67th humpback whale recorded in Irish waters

Former boy scout Stephen Dunbar says his passion for nature led to nature photography

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Glasgow Live

Exams to be scrapped for 15 and 16 year-olds in schools across Scotland

Exams for 15 and 16 year-olds are to be dropped for 15 and 16 year-old school pupils in Scotland, with proposals suggesting pupils should be graded on coursework alongside extra-curricular activities.

Daily Record

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere launches badge for Scouts and Guides

The new award is an opportunity for leaders to view south west Scotland through a fresh lens and for young adventurers to explore

The Independent UK

Scouts abuse victims received £6m over past decade as cases continue to emerge

Scout Association say they are deeply sorry to anyone who suffered abuse

The Independent UK

Scouts paid out millions to abuse victims in UK over last decade – report

The Scout Association told the BBC they are deeply sorry to anyone who suffered abuse.

InsideEVs

Scout's New Head Of Design Brings Jeep Background To Brand Reboot

Scout Motors is coming and it'll wear the stylings of chief designer Chris Benjamin when it arrives.

Chicago Sun-Times

A miracle game follows the tragic death of former Lake Forest pitcher Zach Porter

The beloved Scouts pitcher lost his life in an accident during a hike in Alaska.

ABC News

The extraordinary legal tactics institutions are using to fight compensation claims by abuse victims

Reforms in the wake of the child sexual abuse royal commission made it easier for victims to seek compensation, but now a fierce new battleground is emerging as some organisations at the centre of the claims push to have cases thrown out altogether.

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