Fires in the Amazon rainforest: Why are they happening?
Raging fires in the Amazon rainforest – known as “the lungs of the planet” – have sparked global concerns.
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Harland and Wolff shipyard should be renationalised, say unions
The UK Government has been urged to support the unpaid workforce at the closure-threatened Harland and Wolff shipyard while potential rescue bids are firmed up.
Charles to attend Battle of Arnhem commemorations in Netherlands
The Prince of Wales is to attend an event in the Netherlands to mark the 75th anniversary of a battle that saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the Second World War.
Getting new Brexit deal will not be easy, Boris Johnson warns
Boris Johnson has played down the prospect of an imminent Brexit breakthrough, saying it would not be easy to persuade Brussels to shift its stance.
PM warns migrants trying to illegally enter UK: ‘We will send you back’
Boris Johnson has told migrants not to cross the English Channel to get to the UK as “we will send you back”.
Northern Powerhouse Minister offers reassurances on post-Brexit funding
The Government is determined British cities and communities will receive “similar” funding if EU cash is withdrawn after Brexit, the Northern Powerhouse Minister has said.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal flat fire
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a pensioner in a flat fire.
Residents ‘fearful’ as fire breaks out at block of flats near Grenfell Tower
A fire at a block of flats close to Grenfell Tower had residents fearing a blaze similar to the one that killed 72 people in June 2017.
Python discovered in baby’s nursery by shocked parents
The parents of a five-month old baby were shocked to discover a metre-long python in her room.
No more excuses, Stormont’s rowing politicians warned
The Northern Ireland Secretary has warned Stormont’s rowing politicians there are “no more excuses” for failing to restore powersharing.
Store’s owner celebrates selling winning 11.2m euro Lotto ticket
An Irish store owner is celebrating selling his second Lotto jackpot ticket in a year.