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Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal

Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilities

The Guardian - UK

Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave

Britain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of an exceptional summer season. Both Britain and France are ill-equipped to handle these extreme heat levels. Widespread drought conditions are spreading, shriveling crops and draining rivers. Authorities remain…

The Economic Times

US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise as Pentagon struggles to catch up to modern warfare

Former Pentagon adviser Eliot Cohen says the Department of Defense needs to master the use of drones, but ‘thus far, unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case’

The Independent UK

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Parkrun is a joy for many. Get involved

Letters: Bill Hunter says the weekly 5k race at locations across the UK and beyond is for everyone, and should be celebrated, while Helen Beioley says it is the perfect excuse to meet friends and consume a croissant after

The Guardian - UK

Miners weaken as FTSE 100 underperforms peers

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 60.48 points at 10,772.67.

Evening Standard

Will a sixth heatwave hit the UK this summer? Here’s the forecast

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The Independent UK

1990s hitmaker reveals she ‘ran out of money’ and was living in a basement after career pressures

Natalie Imbruglia admits she had a tough time when she first moved to the UK

The Independent UK

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UK weather forecast: Will there be another heatwave in September?

Met Office data shows that the UK’s mean temperature for meteorological summer so far is currently at 16.48C

The Independent UK

To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps

The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing…

The Conversation

UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak

Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham's influencer act hasn't won over voters in Scotland

ANDY Burnham has embraced social media influencer culture at the beginning of his premiership, but that hasn’t translated into trust.

The National (Scotland)

Bulletin PM briefing: UK bans disposable barbecues due to fire risk

Here are five stories you may have missed from across the day

The Independent UK

Record for UK’s hottest day broken yet again as temperatures hit 38.1C

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The Independent UK

UK has hottest day of year so far as temperatures hit 38.1C

The new provisional reading at Kew Gardens, London, makes Thursday the fifth hottest day on record for the country.

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Spotify reveals the most popular songs played during solar eclipse

Millions turned their eyes to the skies for the best solar eclipse since the turn of the century

The Conversation

High infant formula milk prices are putting babies at risk

We have all seen an increase in the cost of our food shop over the last few years. In March 2023, food price inflation in the UK hit a record peak of 19.1%. But price rises for infant formula milk have been steeper still.

The Guardian - UK

Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying

Evening Standard

Songs about eclipses surged in popularity as nation looked to the skies – data

Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse Of The Heart saw the biggest overall jump in streams, five weeks after the star’s death.

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The Independent UK

UK heat record broken as temperatures continue to surge

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A Film So Controversial, It Was Banned In UK For 24 Years, But It’s Getting Re-Released in October

A movie so shocking that it was banned in 20 countries immediately after its premiere is returning to the big screen 51 years after its first release. The film drew sharp criticism because of its extremely gory scenes, but experts praise it as a true critique of human nature. Read…

The Guardian - UK

Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores

Vengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survival

The Independent UK

Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on most wanted list for fighting in Ukraine war

Conor Kennedy said he was ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine after signing up to fight in 2022. Four years later he has been accused of acting as a mercenary by a Russian court

The Independent UK

I’ve found the best Google Pixel 11 deals in the UK

I’ve found the best deals from Carphone Warehouse, Tesco Mobile and more

The National (Scotland)

Scots give verdict on Andy Burnham and Number 10 North in new poll

THE majority of Scots do not trust Andy Burnham to work in Scotland's best interests while most believe Number 10 North is "just a…

The Conversation

Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people – this is what needs to change

We have experienced several heatwaves in the UK this summer – workers suffering from heat stress is among the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave here. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rashes and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.

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