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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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Scottish islanders refused licence for annual guga hunt

NatureScot has refused a licence for Scotland's last remaining guga hunt, citing concerns over gannet numbers. Supporters called the decision an attack on tradition.

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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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Beavers helping boost drought resilience

Researcher Dr Alan Puttock says beavers are creating wetlands that store water, slow flows and support wildlife as more than half of England remains in drought.

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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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Suffolk heathland fire stabilises as National Trust launches fundraiser

A Suffolk heathland blaze affecting RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath is now stable, with crews still tackling hotspots as recovery begins.

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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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