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Photos Released of Newborn Vicuna Cria at Highland Wildlife Park

A baby vicuna named Xoco was born on 18 June at Highland Wildlife Park. The park's vicuna herd now includes six members, and Xoco is settling in well. The RZSS is experiencing a baby boom with several other animal births at the park and Edinburgh Zoo.

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Spain and Gibraltar Celebrate Historic Deal Ending Border Controls and Fence

A post-Brexit treaty between Spain and Gibraltar ends border controls, removes the century-old fence, and establishes new cooperation, benefiting thousands of workers and residents.

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Three Dead in Overnight Russian Bombing of Odesa Residential Area

Three people were killed in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Odesa, targeting residential and port infrastructure amid ongoing conflict and political changes in Ukraine.

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Two Charged Following Attempted Murder of Man in Paisley

Two people, an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, have been charged following the attempted murder of a 53-year-old man in Paisley. The victim remains in serious but stable condition after the incident on George Street.

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Jet Ski Rider and Rescue Teams Aid Kayakers Stranded by Tide in Scotland

Two rescue operations occurred in one afternoon after kayakers struggled off Scotland's south coast. A jet ski rider and rescue teams safely brought them ashore. Coastguard advises thorough safety preparations for water activities.

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Ursula von der Leyen Visits Kyiv to Unveil New Defence Plans Amid Ukraine-Russia Strikes

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia strikes and EU sanctions talks.

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Seven Britons Among 13 Dead in Spain's Deadly Almería Wildfires

Seven Britons were among 13 people killed in deadly wildfires in Spain's Almería province. The fire burned 7,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and leaving families devastated.

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Fire Closes Princes Street Amid Edinburgh Festival Season Disruptions

A fire at the former Debenhams store has closed Princes Street during Edinburgh's festival season, causing major transport disruptions and ongoing investigations.

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Rising Number of Young Germans Seek Exemption from Military Service Amid Army Expansion

In 2026, nearly 6,000 young Germans applied for conscientious objector status, challenging Berlin's efforts to expand the military amid geopolitical tensions and a new 'conscription lite' policy.

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Multiple Fatalities Found in Lift Shaft After Brussels Construction Site Fire

A fire at Brussels' Oxy tower construction site led to multiple fatalities found in lift shafts. At least six people are missing, with emergency services praised for their response.

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Wife Recounts Ordeal as Husband Nearly Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane Window

A man was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair plane window during a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen. His wife and other passengers helped pull him back inside amid cabin decompression. The incident is under investigation with the man hospitalized and seriously injured.

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Family Mourns British Couple's Deaths in Spain Wildfires

Pete and Fran Gillam, a British couple from Bédar, Spain, died in devastating wildfires that forced over 1,000 evacuations. Their family confirmed the deaths and mourns the loss amid Spain's severe heatwave and wildfire crisis.

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