‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
The government’s housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and south-east of England.
Half the country was declared to be in serious drought this week, for the second consecutive year, with the Environment Agency warning of dire consequences for the economy, environment and wildlife.
Don’t Miss Aug. 12 Solar Eclipse And Perseid Peak
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For skywatchers across North America and Europe, Wednesday, Aug. 12 offers a rare opportunity to experience two very different celestial events in a single day. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of eastern Canada and parts of the U.S. before darkness brings the peak of the Perseid meteor shower beneath a moonless sky. It’s also prime time for observing Venus and seeing the Milky Way. Those willing to spend the day — and night — outside could witness some of the finest skywatching 2026 has to offer.
What happened to the 'star' signings your club never made?
Striker Gift Orban was regarded as one of the hottest young talents when he was linked with a move to Tottenham in 2023
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Gaza students overcome Israel’s genocide to mark Tawjihi results
In the Musa family home in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, for three siblings, the announcement of this year’s high school examination results on July 24 reflected a long journey of determination.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Surprise Fans at ‘Practical Magic’ Screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for L.A.’s Cinespia
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a screening of “Practical Magic” on Saturday night in L.A.
Attendees came to the place, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for magic — and many, many Midnight Margaritas — but few expected an appearance by the Owens sisters themselves to introduce the 1998 cult classic.
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn
A growing number of west African countries are implementing or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights.
In March, Senegal doubled the maximum prison sentence for gay sex to 10 years and criminalised the “promotion” of homosexuality. Niger criminalised “sexual relations with a person of the same sex” in February, the first time same-sex intimacy had been outlawed in the country.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – As Ebola cases continue to emerge in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Virunga National Park – Africa’s oldest – is strengthening health measures to protect communities and the endangered mountain gorillas living in it.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Results, Winners And Grades On Aug. 1
Randy Orton returned at WWE SummerSlam 2026 and turned hee. WWE
WWE SummerSlam 2026 from US Bank Stadium featured the surprise return of Randy Orton, a Bellas heel turn, a fantastic opener between Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky and the continued rise of Solo Sikoa.
The biggest X-Men clue in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has nothing to do with Sadie Sink
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What this western Pennsylvania '90s Pizza Hut reveals about nostalgia
A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States.