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Hundreds gather to watch partial eclipse on Royston hillside
The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society have handed out safety glasses to crowds.
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Volunteers work to reopen Stoke-on-Trent's Newchapel observatory
Newchapel Observatory was considered revolutionary when it was built in the 1960's.
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Science
Brexit rules put strain on Twycross Zoo's conservation work
Staffs at Twycross Zoo say they need new laws to make it easier to transport animals globally.
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World
Scientists invent 'world's greenest balloon'
Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down.
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World
Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards
From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.
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World
Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think
Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.
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Business
Surrey families to get back to school support from council fund
From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
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Politics
Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding
Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails
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Politics
Reform council leader, 20, defends record one year on: ‘The establishment will throw anyone under the bus’
George Finch plagued by bullying claims and other controversies since taking helm at Warwickshire council
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Culture
Jason Arday is now the stick the right will use to beat back racial equality. Don’t let that happen
The UK is far from equality in academia or society. You don’t need a Cambridge degree to see that Arday’s story is being used to stop any progress in its tracks, says journalist and academic Afua Hirsch
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World
Ranked: The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France
In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility.
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World
Video. Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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World
Wildfires in Europe: Is 2026 already the worst year on record?
As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries hit the hardest.
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World
Millions of solar eclipse glasses could end up in landfill: Here’s what to do instead
Be a responsible consumer by following expert advice on what to do with your glasses now the eclipse is over.
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World
Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave
Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat.
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World
I lost my lovely home to A38 road scheme - then it got shelved
Gail Roberts says the A38 expansion has been a "criminal waste of taxpayers' money".
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World
Muratov: Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
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World
Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril islands
Japan’s foreign minister on Thursday summoned the Russian ambassador in Tokyo to lodge a “strong protest” against President Vladimir Putin’s surprise visit to the Kuril islands. Tokyo maintains its claim to the disputed islands near Japan's northernmost Hokkaido island since they were seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.
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