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Expert says it may be too late to vaccinate St Kilda penguins

Bird flu may be nearing St Kilda’s little penguins, Bob Montgomery has died after a 5,200-kilometre charity ride, and Icac hearings have heard new details about Liberal factional activity.

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Thunderstorms and cooler weather to end UK heatwave

The UK heatwave is ending with thunderstorms, a drop in temperatures and lower humidity, while warnings remain in place for parts of Northern Ireland and north-east Scotland.

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July was driest on record in southern England, Met Office says

England and Wales recorded their driest July in nearly 200 years, with record-low rainfall, above-average temperatures and ongoing drought conditions affecting water supplies, farmers and wildlife.

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Rhine hits record lows as drought strains Europe’s rivers

The Rhine has hit record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands as Europe’s heatwave-driven drought deepens, affecting shipping, power supply and agriculture.

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Washington wildfires force 60,000 to evacuate homes

Around 60,000 people have evacuated parts of Washington state as wildfires burned around Spokane, destroyed about 600 buildings and left more than 10,000 customers without power.

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Volunteers clear Syston Brook to cut winter flood risk

Volunteers from Syston Community Flood Group cleared silt from Syston Brook after past winter floods, as the Environment Agency and council backed efforts to reduce flood risk.

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South Korea records its highest ever temperature as heatwave grips country

South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature on Sunday as Yangsan hit 42.5C, prompting heat alerts, outdoor activity warnings and a baseball game cancellation.

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Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Farmers warn Britain could face food shortages as drought, heatwaves and water restrictions hit crops across England, with wheat especially affected and harvests coming earlier than ever.

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Evacuations near Athens as wildfires spread across Greece, France and Spain

Gale-force winds pushed flames deeper into Greece’s Attica region as France’s Gironde megafire and a major blaze in Provence remained active.

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Further drought could cause food shortages, NFU warns

The National Farmers' Union has warned drought could lead to shortages of some foods as poor crop yields, water shortages and heatwaves put pressure on farms across England and Wales.

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Hundreds of dead fish linked to heatwave in Norwich river

Hundreds of fish have died in Norwich’s River Wensum, with officials linking the incident to heatwave conditions and contamination from surface water drainage after heavy rainfall.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth yn galw am wersi ar ôl llifogydd Gwaelod-y-garth

Dywedodd Rhun ap Iorwerth fod angen ymchwiliad cyflym a thrylwyr i'r llifogydd yng Ngwaelod-y-garth, wrth iddo ymweld â thrigolion a galw am wersi i'w dysgu.

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