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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions

Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzeneA plastic manufacturer in the north of England is facing potential legal action over emissions of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical with no safe level, the Guardian can revea...

Pippa Neill Environment reporter 4 weeks ago

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What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria

A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s been exactly one week since Ben Carroll becam...

Benita Kolovos 4 weeks ago

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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.

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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.

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The Guardian · World

Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat

Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increaseFarmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize to salads suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires.Olive groves have...

Sarah Butler 4 weeks ago

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Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat

Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.

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Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat

Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.

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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

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Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more

Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiryBetting giants Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate allegations that account managers sourced drugs and sex workers to incentivise vulnerable people to be...

Tom McIlroy Political editor 4 weeks ago

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US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries

The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.

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BBC News · World

US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries

The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.

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Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests

A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.

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Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests

A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.

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The Guardian · World

Immigrant being held at Delaney Hall dies, marking 22nd death in ICE custody

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was arrested in New Jersey in June, and died after a ‘medical emergency’, agency saidAn immigrant being held at a New Jersey ICE detention center died on 1 August, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday. Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, is the 22nd person to d...

Abené Clayton 4 weeks ago

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Crews building Trump border wall in drought-hit New Mexico ordered to stop drilling wells

Residents and farmers say contractors have tapped border aquifers that threaten water supply for those nearbyConstruction crews building a border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling new wells after ranchers said that pumping groundwater to produce concrete could threaten their livestock...

Coral Murphy Marcos and agencies 4 weeks ago

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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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BBC News · World

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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Japan’s prime minister tours quake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures

Prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit, killing 38 peopleJapan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has visited the south-western prefecture of Kumamoto, where recovery efforts are being hampered by heat and a lack of water supplies, almo...

Associated Press 4 weeks ago

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Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?

The service reportedly costs up to $100,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.

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UK papers: 'Cop killers will go free' and 'Farage's sinking ship'

Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.

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Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

4 weeks ago

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Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyWarning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trialJones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hearsAnalysis: Jo...

Jordyn Beazley and Amanda Meade 4 weeks ago

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'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school

A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

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Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds

They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

4 weeks ago

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