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Alton Towers stops rollercoaster with thrillseekers onboard after 7 flood warnings in UK

Alton Towers rides were brought to a sudden halt on Sunday as storms hit the theme park and thrillseekers were led away from carriages, while numerous flood warnings were issued

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

New 'code of conduct' for parents at school gates - no bikinis or tweeting about teachers

Slamming teachers on social media and wearing offensive clothing at the gates will be a thing of the past in 48 UK schools after some parents were seen smoking and drinking in the playground

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Govt to promote investment in Ukraine

The government is arranging a meeting to facilitate investments in Ukraine with the aim of supporting Kyiv amid its ongoing war sparked by Russia's invasion.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 18, 2023

10 essential artists to see at BST Hyde Park this summer, from Bruce Springsteen to Blackpink

From 'The Boss' and Blackpink, to Frank Turner and rising stars Picture Parlour, here are 10 acts you should see at BST Hyde Park 2023

Louder · Jun 18, 2023

UK beaches create natural blue light show - leaving locals baffled by unusual sea colour

Stunning images have been captured of the sea being lit up with a blue glow on beaches, which is caused by bioluminescent plankton and is rarely seen in UK waters

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian forces reportedly take control of Piatykhatky – as it happened

Russian-installed official says Ukraine has made new gain on battle front since launch of counter-offensive earlier this month

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023

Ukraine has the tools to fight corruption

The country has some of the building blocks and experience in place for when donor funds are committed to reconstruction, says Robert Barrington

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

East Lothian dad caught trying to sneak air rifle into UK - leading cops to home collection

Euan Davidson bought the gun from an online supplier but the package was intercepted by security staff at Birmingham Airport before it could reach the collector’s address in Dunbar, East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 18, 2023

Bungalow set on fire after being struck by lightning during thunderstorm horror show

More thunder, lightning and heavy rain is on the way for many parts of the UK in the hours, after a lightning strike set light to a bungalow in the village of Corringham, Essex

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Paris joins celebration of Irish language’s renaissance as it marks 50 years in EU

The Irish Cultural Centre in Paris held a Festival of Ideas last week to join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the European Economic Community, the EU's predecessor, on January 1, 1973. The final day’s activities consisted of panel discussions and concerts celebrating all things Irish, from the…

France 24 · Jun 18, 2023