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Photos show rare solar eclipse in Yorkshire
The astronomical phenomenon - the best since 1999 - was captured by camera lenses across Yorkshire.
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The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
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World
Video. Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Video. Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.
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Business
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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World
The EU loses one in four litres of treated water. Can digitalisation fix that?
Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it's billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades could generate around €3 billion in annual savings and more than 13,000 jobs.
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World
Live: Ukraine's civilian deaths in July hit highest level since May 2022, UN says
The number of civilians killed in Ukraine in July jumped to its highest level since the first months of the Russian invasion, the UN said Thursday. At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured across Ukraine in July, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, as Russia intensified its long-range missile strikes. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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World
Video. Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
Video. Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun.
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Culture
Sailors, shadows and a dog in a dress: heroes of the street – in pictures
From dazzling shifts in perspective to astounding tricks using shade, reflections and rain, these winning images from the Pure Street Photography awards all capture ‘marvellous moments of fleeting serendipity’
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Politics
Clacton byelection polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates
Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader
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Culture
Can Nothing Save Us? by Irvine Welsh review – US family saga is a late-career triumph
The Scottish author focuses on gun culture and generational conflict in this darkly satirical tale about a great power in decline
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Politics
Yvette Cooper says Labour ‘did not do government very well’ under Starmer
Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launch
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World
Clacton voters go to the polls in Westminster by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
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World
South Korea's Incheon airport becomes world's busiest for global traffic
The airport said diversions caused by the Middle East conflict helped boost its traffic, while Heathrow was ranked second.
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Health
Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?
In today’s newsletter: With more sites closed and the lives of people living there upended, a look at the rhetoric and reality of where asylum seekers should be housed
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Politics
Swim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak with Pan Pacs gold
Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, earning her first international medal on home soil
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Culture
Phoebe Bridgers Lost Weekend: Planetarium album experience comes to Armagh
Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.
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World
England cricket curfew: Only wins for Joe Root's side will stop hokey-cokey
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
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World
Experts explain why digital world creates 'perfect storm' for abuse
Becca Stock says she has received plenty of abuse online, but why do people leave nasty comments?
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