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2026 › August › 04
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Asian travelers' appetite for Europe remains resilient despite record-breaking heat, with spending in Northern Europe projected to increase.
Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles ⊖⊖
The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.
Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7 ⊖⊖
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.
Campaign warns of perils UK waters can pose for dogs and owners ⊕
Dogs Trust points to hundreds of incidents over recent years, some involving deaths of pets or people
With its gentle rippling water, tall purple flowers and rustling trees, Earlswood Lakes near Solih…
Charity Commission to investigate donations to illegal Israeli settlements ⊖
Official action by regulator for England and Wales comes after formal complaint made by Labour MP about the funds
An official investigation has been launched into charities in England and Wales dona…
Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy review – Mo Gilligan ruffles feathers in battle against ultra-processed foods ⊕
The ultra-likable comedian decides to go on a chicken shop diet for 28 days, but like a gen-Z Super Size Me uncovers some dark truths behind this billion-dollar industry
‘I think you’re going to die,”…
Protesters occupy 200-year-old tree at US-Mexico border to stop its destruction: ‘She’s our Statue of Liberty’ ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Demonstrators stage ‘tree sit’ in Arizona town to stop felling of ancient cottonwood grove to make way for border wall
Protesters are staging a “tree sit” in a tiny Arizona town to prevent the destruc…
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete
From Homer’s Odyssey to Agatha Christie’s crime fiction, humans have produced plen…
The tragic parallels between late singer Karen Carpenter and Ariana Grande as fans fear history could repeat itself: 'This generation should learn what happened to her' ⊖⊖
It's been 43 years since Karen tragically succumbed to anorexia, dying from cardiac arrest at the age of 32 after the world slowly watched her deteriorate.
How 'digital' NHS spends £240million each year... on paper records ⊕
Only five NHS trusts in England have fully digitised patient records, despite Government pledges to make the NHS paperless, the King's Fund found.