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Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (618+ words) The fires broke out within minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens, officials said. About 200 firefighters were working to…...
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (531+ words) The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is nearly 18m taller than Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski, who consecrated the statue, said "many contemporary people look only to the earth" The statue's consecration was chosen to coincide with the Feast…...
European Athletics Championships: Alisa Vainio wins gold in marathon
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (96+ words) Finland's Alisa Vainio wins gold in the women's marathon on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships. WATCH MORE: Athletics on BBC Sport Up Next. My best physical reaction to a Slam in two years - Djokovic. Video, 00:00:41My best physical…...
Soldiers praised for helping crews tackle wildfires in south Wales
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (677+ words) Soldiers from 10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment are among 200 military personnel helping with wildfires in south Wales A chief fire officer has praised soldiers for supporting crews tackling wildfires in south Wales. Fin Monahan said South Wales Fire and Rescue…...
City of London 'leaked' report shows links to African slave trade
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (668+ words) Corporation research revealed that some of its members were involved in the trafficking of African slaves A "leaked" report has revealed that members of the governing body of London's Square Mile were "instrumental" in England's involvement in the transatlantic slave…...
West in Pictures: Eclipse, elephants and wedding cow ride
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (1070+ words) People gathered at the top of Glastonbury Tor on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse. Thousands of people from across the West gathered at vantage points on hilltops, in parks and pub gardens to view the partial…...
Man with dementia from Leicestershire given days to leave Sweden
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (868+ words) Swedish authorities have given George Mason until 20 August to leave the country A man who has lived in Sweden for more than 20 years and receives round-the-clock care has been given days to leave the country. George Mason, who is originally…...
Theatre show will bring John Constable's The Hay Wain 'to life"
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (632+ words) The Hay Wain will be performed across Suffolk and Essex throughout August A theatre performance inspired by The Hay Wain aims "bring to life" the people that populate John Constable's famous painting. The Hay Wain, being staged by Packing Shed…...
Chart-topping game No 10: Full Confidence puts you in prime minister's shoes
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (1040+ words) Players in the prime minister simulator No 10: Full Confidence must balance the moods of factions including their cabinet and the media A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently beaten the global phenomenon Minecraft to top Apple's…...
Newspaper headlines: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'Phone theft Britain"
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (321+ words) The Sunday Times says "British drones strike targets inside Russia", reporting that "drones made by two UK companies have been supplied to Ukraine" and used to attack "the Russian mainland for the first time". Citing Ukrainian sources, it explains that…...