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Australia's Giant Cuttlefish Mating Season Hits Record Low Amid Toxic Algal Crisis

Australia's giant cuttlefish mating season has collapsed to a record low of just 1,811 animals in 2026, down 97% from 2025. A toxic algal bloom is blamed for the catastrophic decline, with researchers counting only 440 eggs instead of millions.

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A diver swimming behind a giant Australian cuttlefish

Guernsey seeks public help tracking critically endangered European eels

Guernsey Nature Commission is asking residents to report eel sightings to help protect the critically endangered European eel, which has declined by over 95% since the 1980s due to habitat loss and migration barriers.

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Two eels are facing the same direction as they swim between a sunken branch. They look well camouflaged as the twigs reflect on their silver skin.

24/7 space weather forecasters protect Earth's vital systems from solar storms

The Met Office operates a 24-hour space weather forecasting team to protect critical infrastructure from solar storms. Researchers from Aberystwyth University are working to improve prediction accuracy, with new guidance now available for transport operators.

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Richard wears a dark blue shirt which is unbuttoned at the collar. He is looking towards the camera with several screens showing images of the sun behind him

China warns of 'high risk' as glacier-formed lake threatens second flood

China warns a glacier-formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border poses a "high risk" of breaching and causing a second flood. The lake has accumulated 2.5 million cubic metres of water, with 3 million more expected in coming days. Experts suggest natural drainage is most likely.

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Barrier lake formed near Nepal and Tibet border

West Midlands Enters Third Day of Flooding as New Warnings Issued

The West Midlands faces its third day of flooding after heavy rain and thunderstorms. A burst water main in Bilston has submerged Church Street, while 55 Birmingham properties have flooded. Fresh warnings cover Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

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A street with shops along the left and flood water pooling outside.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gales set to drench UK over bank holiday weekend

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds will dominate the UK bank holiday weekend as 20 million people prepare to travel. Eastern England faces a yellow weather warning until Friday morning, with some locations potentially receiving up to 50 mm of rain in 12 hours. Temperatures will be signifi...

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A person walks through heavy rain in Liverpool, UK in a bright blue rain coat carrying an umbrella

Aberdeen man loses brother, uncle and cousin in Nepal flash floods

A man from Aberdeen has lost three family members in devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people with 1,500 missing. His mother, father and grandmother survived by escaping to higher ground.

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Barun Lamichhane, a man in a white T-shirt, with black hair, looking solemnly at the camera. There is a garden with flowers behind him.

Glacier collapse triggered deadly Nepal-Tibet border floods, scientists confirm

Scientists have identified a collapsed glacier as the cause of a devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border that killed at least 177 people. The disaster highlights the accelerating dangers posed by melting Himalayan ice due to climate change and tectonic uplift.

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A panomanic view of the Langtang Lirung peak. The snowy summit is seen against a clear blue sky.

East Sussex man flies to Nepal to search for five missing relatives after border floods

A man from East Sussex is flying to Nepal to search for his wife, parents, brother and uncle missing since catastrophic flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Nearly 1,500 people are unaccounted for across both countries.

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Heavy rain triggers flooding across Birmingham and Staffordshire

Heavy overnight rainfall has caused significant flooding across Birmingham and Staffordshire, prompting emergency response from fire crews. The Environment Agency issued multiple flood warnings and alerts, with 22 alerts in force across the Midlands and South East.

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A flooded street at night, with water in the road

Survivors describe horror as Nepal floods sweep loved ones away

Survivors of catastrophic flash floods in Nepal recount the moment their loved ones were swept away by torrents of mud. At least 162 have died with over 800 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists, as rescue operations continue.

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Destruction in Mocoa, Colombia shows a damaged chair amidst debris and rubble, highlighting natural disaster's impact.

Partial lunar eclipse to turn Moon red over Northern Ireland on 28 August

A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon red over Northern Ireland on 28 August, with maximum eclipse at 05:12 BST. The Moon will be low in the western sky, and cloud cover may affect visibility across much of the region.

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A red Moon lurking behind a glass skyscraper.