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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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Greens demand freeze on new data centres over water and energy concerns

The Green Party leader calls for a temporary ban on new data centre approvals, citing water and energy consumption concerns. The government warns a pause would damage jobs and national security, while the UK expands AI infrastructure across designated growth zones.

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Zack Polanski, an unshaven man with a short haircut, in an open neck shirt is standing in a street against a backdrop of a wall covered in graffiti

Nepali diaspora mobilises for flood relief as Australia pledges support

Australia's Nepali diaspora is organising vigils and fundraising to support recovery after catastrophic flooding in Nepal killed 469 and left over 1,300 missing. The government pledged A$5 million in aid and plans to deploy a specialist team.

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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

60 homes to be demolished in Clackmannanshire mining subsidence crisis

Officials have told residents of Coalsnaughton that 60 homes across two streets must be demolished following an eight-week investigation into mining subsidence. The ground movement, which has caused up to 0.6 metres of subsidence since 2018, is linked to historical coal mining. Compensation will ...

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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

Quad Bike Damage to Donegal Woodland Threatens Wildlife and Public Access

Residents and officials in County Donegal are raising concerns about quad bikes damaging Lisnagra Woods, threatening red squirrels and other wildlife while making the woodland difficult for families to use. Local councillor Terry Crossan has reported the issue to Coillte Ireland and police.

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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.

Food waste digester could power 8,500 homes, council says

Cornwall Council promotes food-waste recycling benefits as the Holsworthy digester processes 1,100 tonnes weekly, generating electricity for 8,500 homes. The council aims to reach 65% recycling by 2029.

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