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Wildfire Alert Sent to England and Wales as Stourbridge Blaze Destroys Homes

An emergency alert warned England and Wales of extreme wildfire risk as a Stourbridge blaze destroyed homes, injured firefighters and residents, and prompted a nationwide disposable barbecue ban.

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A UK government alert seen in Welsh on an iPhone warning of the risk of wildfires on 14 August 2026 in Cardiff, Wales

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Keep White House Ballroom Project Alive

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President Trump showing a rendering of the ballroom in front of construction materials on 19 May.

Army and Helicopter Deployed as Wildfires Rage Across Wales, Homes Evacuated

Around 100 troops and an Army helicopter have been deployed to help fight wildfires across Wales, as homes are evacuated near Llandovery and Cwmavon and a national emergency alert warns of very high wildfire risk.

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A night time scene of a large fire in Llandovery

Dau'n marw wedi i awyren fach chwilio ddiflannu dros Wynedd

Bu farw dau berson pan gafwyd hyd i awyren fach mewn safle anghysbell ger Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, ar 14 Awst 2026, ar ôl iddi fethu â chyrraedd Maes Awyr Caernarfon.

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Water Supply Restored in East London and Essex After Six-Day Pipe Burst Crisis

Thames Water says supply has been restored to east London and Essex homes six days after pipes burst, though some customers may still face low pressure and the council reports thousands remained affected at the incident's peak.

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Workers in high-visibility clothing carrying out water main repair work at a roadworks site, with excavators and blue safety barriers surrounding the excavation.

Multiple Arrests and Road Closure in East Lothian Amid Suspected Abduction Probe

Police have arrested a number of people and closed part of the A198 in Longniddry, East Lothian, after a report of a suspected abduction on 13 August 2026, with enquiries still ongoing.

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A road with cottages and cars stopped at traffic lights

Two Killed in Light Aircraft Crash Near Trawsfynydd, North Wales

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a remote area near Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, north Wales, police have confirmed.

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Mississippi ICE Detainees Report Gas Leak, No AC, Denied Care

Detainees at Mississippi's Adams County Correctional Center allege they were sickened by a gas leak and left without air conditioning for two days, as ICE oversight flags 23 violations at the CoreCivic-run facility.

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Second Train Derailment in a Day as UK Heatwave Strains Rail Network

Two English train derailments within 24 hours have prompted Network Rail to warn that this summer's heatwave has placed 'exceptional challenges' on the railway, as investigations continue into both incidents.

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Rail workers and police officers gather at a fence beside a derailed Greater Anglia train with a shattered window

Stourbridge Residents Describe 'Horrendous' Wildfire That Destroyed Homes

Residents of Stourbridge describe terror as wildfires destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more during record UK heat, with officials still monitoring hotspots as of 14 August 2026.

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Two people push a trolley loaded with water bottles as another guides them across a road

Swan Dies After Being Shot with Ball Bearings at Cardiff Beauty Spot

A swan died after being shot with ball bearings at Hendre Lake Park in Cardiff, police say, with a local report indicating the bird was later put to sleep after being hit in the head and neck.

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A lake with bords swimming in the distance. Surrounding it are grassy verges and trees

How a TikTok Clip and a Pacemaker Helped Convict a Deadly Honeytrap Couple

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A woman and a man in a selfie-style video in the car. The man is driving and the woman is smiling into the camera. They are both wearing sunglasses.