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Amateur fossil hunter's Welsh beach find solves 200-year mystery of ancient fish

An amateur fossil hunter's discovery of a 200-million-year-old fish jawbone on a Welsh beach has resolved two centuries of scientific confusion over the classification of ancient Triassic fish species across Europe.

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Hurricane Polo bears down on Mexico's Pacific coast as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 storm fueled by record ocean temperatures, approaches Mexico's Baja California Sur coast with landfall expected Monday. Authorities have deployed emergency resources and opened shelters as residents prepare for life-threatening flooding, storm surge, and dest...

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Residents struggle to get Environment Agency action on River Avon pollution

Residents in Bristol report an oily substance bubbling up in the River Avon for over a year, killing wildlife and causing health problems. The Environment Agency initially dismissed reports but reopened its investigation after residents submitted photographic evidence.

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Warm spell before Atlantic rain and wind sweep UK this week

Warm southerly winds will bring temperatures up to 26°C on Tuesday before Atlantic rain and wind arrive. Scotland, Northern Ireland and western regions face the wettest conditions, while drought-affected southern and eastern England may see little relief.

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14 Nepali climbers and support staff missing after avalanche at Himalayan base camp

Fourteen Nepali climbers and support staff are missing after an avalanche struck a base camp on Himlung Himal in Nepal's Manang district on Sunday. Heavy snowfall and poor weather are hampering rescue efforts.

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Yellow rainfall alert issued for parts of Northern Ireland

A yellow weather alert was issued for parts of Northern Ireland on Sunday, warning of heavy rainfall, potential travel disruption, and a small risk of flooding to homes and businesses.

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Harvest Moon lights up UK skies as viewers capture stunning photographs

The Harvest Moon illuminated UK skies on Saturday, with weather watchers capturing stunning photographs from across the country. The full Moon reached its peak at 17:49 BST, with the most dramatic views appearing after darkness fell.

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Nor'easter batters Northeast with coastal flooding as NY and NJ declare emergencies

A powerful nor'easter is battering the northeastern US with coastal flooding, power outages and travel chaos. New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency as the storm peaks Saturday, with major events cancelled and tens of millions in its path.

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1,500 wildflowers to transform upland meadow in Lake District restoration project

Friends of the Lake District is planting 1,500 wildflowers at Mazonwath meadow on 13 October 2026 to restore native species and support wildlife. Volunteers aged 16+ are invited to help with the second year of the Cumbria Seed Bank Project, a National Lottery-funded conservation initiative.

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Butterfly numbers surge this summer but experts warn of potential population crash ahead

Devon and Cornwall recorded exceptional butterfly numbers this summer, but scientists warn that preceding drought conditions could trigger a population crash next year as caterpillars may have perished in dried plants.

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Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rain submerges roads across capital

Bangkok has declared a flood emergency disaster after two days of heavy rain submerged roads and overwhelmed the city's drainage system. All 50 districts are now emergency zones, with eastern areas hardest hit. More than 84,000 people across 21 provinces are affected.

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Seahorse habitats show dramatic recovery thanks to eco-moorings in Dorset

Seagrass meadows off Dorset are recovering dramatically after eco-moorings replaced traditional boat anchors, with scarred areas shrinking by up to 93.6% in four years. The bay now has 87 moorings protecting rare seahorse habitats.

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