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About 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe during the summer of 2026: Since records began, there have never been as many heat-related deaths in Europe as there ...
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Key FactsStudy Estimates Europe’s Deadliest Heat Summer in 2026
9 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The study modeled heat-related excess mortality across 854 urban areas in 30 European countries.
- Germany’s Robert Koch Institute estimated about 16,000 heat deaths; nearly one-third occurred between June 17 and July 1.
- Western European summer temperatures averaged 2.9 degrees Celsius above the 1991–2020 mean.
- Researchers estimated that greenhouse-gas-driven warming accounted for about two-thirds of heat-related deaths.
We can say with a good degree of certainty that the summer of 2026 was the worst since records began for heat-related mortality in large parts of Europe— Clair Barnes, climate researcher at Imperial College London, on the occasion of the analysis published on Friday in Nature Health
Dame Judi Dench says her degenerative eye condition has worsened: British actor Dame Judi Dench, 91, revealed she can no longer read or perform due to the ...
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Brad Bradford says Olivia Chow’s dismissal of his plan to conduct a third-party line-by-line audit of city finances is “the same can’t do attitude we hear time ... Show more
Isle of Wight Festival 2027 announces Robbie Williams and Cruz Beckham: Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon and Fatboy Slim are among a host of stellar acts ...
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Brad Bradford raised concerns about the state of a city that he says “is stuck” during the CP24 debate.
“We are stuck in traffic ... Show more
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC: The judge said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face sanctions including the ...
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Key FactsTrump ordered to attend BBC defamation deposition by Dec. 11
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Trump filed the $10 billion lawsuit over a BBC documentary in December 2025; the broadcaster denies defaming him.
- The BBC said Trump canceled the agreed Oct. 16 appointment and campaigned in Georgia that day.
- Judge Enjoliqué Lett ordered the deposition by Dec. 11; otherwise, sanctions up to dismissal of the lawsuit could follow.
- Discovery is scheduled to end Dec. 18; the defense would accept a later deposition if the trial were postponed.
He was participating in party politics and prioritized that over sitting for the deposition.— Charles Tobin, attorney for the BBC, describing Trump's decision to skip the deposition during the hearing
Mercury Prize: Raye wins with album This Music May Contain Hope - follow live: The Where Is My Husband! singer beat 11 other nominees including JADE ...
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Jimmy Anderson deserved better than this: Lancashire and England's treatment of their greatest-ever bowler has been brutal
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Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton: The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
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Emery and Nagelsmann are top targets if Manchester United sack Carrick: Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael ...
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Key FactsStorm Austen: Strong Winds Forecast for Wales
15 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- On Friday, Wales will have two yellow wind warnings, running from midnight to 5pm and from 10am to 9pm.
- At around 5am, St Davids is forecast to see gusts above 70mph; Cardiff may later reach 53mph and north Wales 54mph.
- The Met Office warns that flying debris and large waves could cause injuries and endanger lives along coasts.
- Storm Boelo is expected to affect Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England with strong winds and rain over the weekend.
We’ve updated Amber and Yellow severe weather warnings for Storm Austen. This is the first stormy weather in the south of the UK this season and we expect some disruption as it moves through. With trees in leaf, it is likely fallen branches and trees could obstruct roads and railways so take extra care on the Friday morning commute.— Neil Armstrong, Met Office chief forecaster, commenting on Storm Austen warnings.
He left Chile on foot to England 28 years ago. He's almost finally home: British Adventurer Karl Bushby left Chile with the goal of walking an unbroken path back ...
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Pick Sweden over British fighter jet offer, German defense officials urge Berlin: Internal documents assess Germany should pursue a new warplane project with ...
politico.eu/article/german-defense-officials-urge-berlin-to-pick-sweden-over-british-fighter-jet-offer/
Labour candidate resigns over gang campaigning incident: Labour candidate resigns over gang campaigning incident
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Key FactsCarrick reportedly set to lead United against Bournemouth
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge against Bournemouth on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 2pm.
- Manchester United announced Friday's press-conference time only at 2pm Thursday, amid uncertainty over Carrick's future.
- The squad had Thursday off and is scheduled for two training sessions before Sunday's kickoff.
- United are reportedly sounding out Julian Nagelsmann as a possible replacement; Fabian Hurzeler is also linked but reportedly content at Brighton.
business as usual— Club sources within Manchester United, saying it is 'business as usual' regarding Carrick's future ahead of the Bournemouth fixture.
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/microsofts-mustafa-suleyman-says-its-ai-outperforms-doctors-on-hard-cases-as-he-chases-medical-superintelligence/
UK government approves Jackdaw gas field, and says production will start this month - follow live
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Key FactsGovernment approves Jackdaw gas production
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- The government says Jackdaw could begin supplying British homes and businesses with gas as early as the end of October.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expects no lower energy bills this winter but points to energy security.
- Operator Adura cites 27 direct full-time jobs, but nearly 300 jobs associated with the Shearwater hub.
- The Green Party opposes new oil and gas licences and supports a 2025 court ruling declaring Jackdaw unlawful.
This decision will support the country’s energy security with homegrown gas this winter and help minimise the UK’s use of imported higher emission fuels as we continue our transition to renewables and nuclear.— Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said this in announcing Jackdaw’s approval, describing it as supporting the country’s energy security with homegrown gas this winter and reducing reliance on higher-emission imported fuels as the UK transitions to renewables and nuclear.
JK Rowling vows to keep speaking out on trans issues in new essay: “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling vowed to keep voicing her opposition to “trans activism” and ...
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muscatdaily.com Oct 21
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave a speech at a state dinner hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle to mark his state visit to the United Kingdom.
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Former Scotland rugby international Tim Visser to go on trial charged with rape : Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over ...
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59% of people surveyed think Nigel Farage is doing badly as the leader of Reform UK
Source: YouGov
OpinionThe Last Tour for Our Horny, Mad King: Donald Trump has spent a bizarre amount of time lauding men's bodies at rallies ahead of the midterm elections.
rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-mens-bodies-midterm-rallies-1235646285/
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster: Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the ...
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Key FactsAberfan commemorates 60th anniversary with cemetery ceremony
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- On 21 October 1966, a coal spoil-tip slide killed 116 children and 28 adults in Aberfan.
- At 9:15am, a cemetery memorial ceremony included a minute’s silence, prayers, wreath-laying and a short choir performance.
- Hundreds gathered along Moy Road, which was closed and cordoned off, ahead of the planned royal visit.
- Survivor Lynne Terrett shared her story for the first time, describing her rescue and sister Jillian’s death.
The strength of the community today is something to see and something to feel. To say also to them, I don’t think Aberfan was treated properly by the authorities and that also needs to be recognised because at a moment like this, I think all of those things need to be said and it’s right that the Prime Minister is here to say that to them.— Speech by Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his Aberfan visit; criticizing authorities for how Aberfan was treated and urging recognition.
Prince Harry insists he wants to reconcile with Prince William: ‘ENOUGH DRAMA IN THE WORLD’
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Key FactsHarry renews appeal to reconcile with Prince William
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- In a recent GQ interview, Harry said he was grieving the broken relationship and wanted reconciliation with his family.
- The brothers are believed not to have spoken for four years and reportedly last met at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022.
- The rift came to a head in 2020, when Harry and Meghan left royal roles and moved to the United States.
- Since Harry returned to the United Kingdom in late August, reconciliation with William is still believed not to have occurred; William has not commented.
With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile — that's the key point... scars stick around forever.— Prince Harry, in a GQ interview about reconciling with his brother (William)
Times of Oman Oct 21
In Pictures: In honour of His Majesty the Sultan, King Charles hosts state banquetIn honour of His Majesty the Sultan, King Charles hosts state banquet
The government has given the go ahead to gas extraction from the Jackdaw field in the North Sea.
Environmentalists have condemned the move ... Show more
Maro Itoje snubs France and extends England career to next Lions tour
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2026/10/21/maro-itoje-snubs-france-extend-england-career-lions-tour/
Key FactsKimmich to miss Arsenal match after family bereavement
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Bild reports that Kimmich’s father died unexpectedly at the age of 57.
- Bayern Munich said Kimmich will be unavailable for the Champions League home match against Arsenal on October 21.
- The club asked, on the family’s behalf, that privacy and mourning be respected and further reporting avoided.
- Kimmich had already missed Tuesday’s final training session; suspended forward Michael Olise is also unavailable.
Meet Brad Bradford: This former city planner wants to be Toronto’s next mayor: Brad Bradford remembers fondly the first time he set foot in Toronto more than 25 ...
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/10/21/meet-brad-bradford-this-former-city-planner-wants-to-be-torontos-next-mayor/
Protesters gathered in Patchway this morning (October, 21) to protest Elbit Systems with chants of 'free free Palestine'
Ellie Chowns tops odds to take over from Zack Polanski as Green leader: North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns is the bookies’ favourite to take over as leader ...
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Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones Support Sally Rooney After UK Book Ban: Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have signed an open letter in support of Normal People ...
variety.com/2026/tv/global/paul-mescal-daisy-edgar-jones-support-sally-rooney-book-ban-1236918662/
Key FactsHelen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Phil Haines said his wife's recovery would be lengthy and thanked office staff, first responders and medical personnel.
- Forty-three-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared in Wangaratta on five charges and did not apply for bail.
- His next court date is a committal mention hearing in Wangaratta on February 4, 2027.
- Police describe the incident as an alleged deliberate attack, but say no motive is known and further charges remain possible.
Doctors have amputated both legs of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car ... Show more
Declan Rice strikes late for Arsenal to deny Bayern Munich in blockbuster: Declan Rice’s late equaliser rescued a 2-2 draw for Arsenal in a Champions League ...
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Como 4-1 Manchester United: Michael Carrick job in jeopardy after Champions League humiliation
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Times of Oman Oct 21
In Pictures: Sayyid Theyazin lauds British Omani Society for its efforts to support the bilateral relations between two countriesSayyid Theyazin lauds British Omani Society for its efforts to support the bilateral relations between two countries
King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince of Wales have arrived in Aberfan to meet with members of the community and pay their respects ... Show more
thefilmstage.com Oct 21
"The thing that I found so 𝘣𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 is that certain factions of the Kubrick audience seem to think that Criterion can just take these films and just do ... Show more
Remembering the 116 children and 28 adults who tragically lost their lives in Aberfan 58 years ago today.
A quiet Welsh valley changed forever on October 21 ... Show more
Moving BBC Scotland online ‘wholly unacceptable’, says Scottish Government: The channel will move to BBC iPlayer from the spring, with the loss of 10 jobs in ...
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Britain says no to slavery reparations: A UK Government minister has ruled out reparations for Bermuda over the atrocities of slavery.
Uma Kumaran ...
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