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Central and Eastern Europe Endure Extreme Heat with 38°C Forecasts and Disruptions

Central and eastern Europe face extreme heat with temperatures up to 38°C, record-breaking highs in Czechia, Germany, and Poland, wildfires, train disruptions, and rising deaths in France amid ongoing climate challenges.

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People seek relief as heatwave grips Berlin over the weekend.

Three Irish Nationals Killed in Car Crash Near Málaga, Spain

Three Irish nationals from Mullingar died in a car crash near Málaga, Spain, with one other seriously injured. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular support to the families.

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A Spanish police uniform that says, Guarda Civil on the back.

Eleven Dead in Civilian Plane Crash in North-Eastern France, Officials Confirm

Eleven people, including the pilot and ten skydivers, died in a civilian aircraft crash in Tomblaine, north-eastern France. Authorities urge avoiding the area near the Meurthe-et-Moselle airport.

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Dyn yn marw yn y Trallwng; 22 oed wedi'i arestio am lofruddiaeth

Dyn wedi marw yn y Trallwng ar ôl argyfwng meddygol; dyn 22 oed wedi'i arestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddiaeth. Heddlu Dyfed-Powys yn apelio am wybodaeth.

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Police officers standing next to a cordoned-off area in Church Street, Welshpool

Has Ireland Lost a Key Ally with Sir Keir Starmer’s Departure?

Sir Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Simon Harris at Chequers in 2024, pledging a reset in British-Irish relations. As Starmer steps down, Irish ministers praise his tenure while assessing the prospects of successor Andy Burnham amid ongoing legacy issues.

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Sir Keir Starmer (right) and Simon Harris drink a pint of Guinness during his visit to Chequers. Starmer has grey hair, wearing glasses, a white shirt burgundy tie, and dark trousers. Harris has grey hair, wearing a light blue shirt, burgundy tie and navy trousers. Both are holding up a pint of Guinness.

Europe Heatwave: Germany Faces 40C+ Temperatures; England Issues Heat Warnings

Europe faces severe heatwave with Germany hitting 41.3C, extreme heat warnings across multiple countries, drought fears in Italy, flight disruptions in the UK, and record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and other regions.

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A tourist protects her face from the sun as she takes pictures at the Roemerberg square in Frankfurt, Germany.

First Orange Order March in North East Scotland in 25 Years Approved

Aberdeenshire Council has approved the first Orange Order march in the north east of Scotland in 25 years, despite over 500 concerns from residents. The parade will take place in Stonehaven with conditions, marking a rare event in the region.

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An Orange Order parade, in Glasgow, with flags, and men in orange jackets with drums.

Europe's Heatwave Shatters Records, Cancels Events Amid Rising Deaths

Europe's June heatwave breaks records in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, causing rising deaths, event cancellations, and environmental impacts amid climate change concerns.

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Two women look at a fountain on a sunny day with their backs to the camera

Trial Set to Begin for Man Accused of Killing Scottish Woman in Crete

The trial for a man accused of murdering Scottish woman Jean Hanlon in Crete in 2009 is set to begin next week after a brief postponement. Jean's family, from Dumfries, attended the hearing and expressed relief the case is moving forward.

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Jean Hanlon looking slightly off camera. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and is laughing. Her top row of teeth are visible. She has light-coloured eyes. Only her shoulders, neck and head can be seen.

Golden Eagle Found Shot 17 Times After Release in Scottish Conservation Effort

A golden eagle released in southern Scotland was found with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in its body. The bird survived, and police are investigating the shooting as part of ongoing conservation efforts.

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An X-Ray of a golden eagle with little white spots where shotgun pellets have lodged

Fferm ar Ynys Môn wedi ei thargedu ddwywaith gan ladron mewn dau ddiwrnod

Ffermwraig o Ynys Môn yn teimlo'n ofnus ar ôl i ladron dargedu ei fferm ddwywaith mewn dau ddiwrnod, gan ddwyn allweddi a cheisio dwyn beic cwad. Mae Heddlu Gogledd Cymru wedi lansio ymchwiliad i'r digwyddiad.

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Red Deer Overpopulation Sparks Safety and Health Concerns in Helmsdale

Red deer in Helmsdale have increased in number, causing road accidents, tick infestations, and safety concerns. Local officials and NatureScot are working on population control measures including culling and habitat management.

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A deer wanders by the front of a house in black-and-white doorbell camera footage captured in Helmsdale at night