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Nationalist leaders signed the pact and called on London not to block the referendums. Downing Street rejected the demands and supported the Union.
In Cardiff, the three first ministers will sign a declaration on the right to hold independence referendums. In all three countries, power is held by supporters of independence.
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet on September 14. They seek the right to hold independence referendums and are considering a future in the EU.
The average summer temperature reached a record 16. 5°C, surpassing the 2025 high. The heat was accompanied by fires and drought.
After losing the case over the unlawful gathering of data, the seven claimants must pay ANL's interim legal costs. The final amount will be determined separately.
Bridget Phillipson said that racist and sexist views are becoming normalized, while misogyny is spreading on social media. She called for stronger protections for women and children.
A forest fire in Croatia has engulfed the coast, claiming one life and injuring around 40 people. More than 1,200 people have been evacuated, and 10 are in intensive care.
Developers of the £430 million Greenlink power cable revised its route following complaints from "Harry Potter" fans. The cable was supposed to come ashore at a beach in Wales where Dobby the elf's death was filmed.
Twenty-six-year-old Leon Gillespie spent nearly an hour on the hospital roof in a black costume with a scythe, frightening staff. The court fined him £200 for disorderly conduct, as well as £250 for two thefts.
60-year-old Christopher Phillips concealed the death of his 89-year-old mother by storing her body in a freezer. He illegally obtained over £78,000 in social benefits and was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison.
Prime Minister of Great Britain Andy Burnham stated his support for a written constitution, calling it necessary for a new constitutional settlement. He also made the decentralization of power one of the priorities of his government.
European countries recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during the record heatwave in late June. Most victims were people aged 65 and older, and scientists link this to climate change.
The UK government will direct over 250 million pounds to strengthen security for Jewish communities due to antisemitic attacks. The funds will allow for the deployment of over 500 additional police officers in England and Wales.
Two heatwaves in 2024 may have caused over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales. More than 40% of them are linked to climate change, which raised temperatures by 3-4°C.
The Supreme Court of Italy has ruled that hotels are not required to provide free water. The judges determined that the law does not mandate establishments to provide such a service.
Local council and regional parliament elections are underway in Britain. Keir Starmer's party risks losing over 1,800 seats due to low approval ratings.
The Ukrainian national team needs to defeat Sweden and the winner of the Poland — Albania match to qualify for the World Cup. The tournament format does not allow for any mistakes.
Former British ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of misconduct in public office. This follows his friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
During a visit to Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, confirmed that their family has welcomed an eight-month-old English Cocker Spaniel puppy. The new pet joins their five-year-old dog, Orla, who gave birth to four puppies in the spring.
The UK Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. Torrential downpours could cause transport disruptions, flooding, and power outages.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/2027 Nations League will take place on February 12, 2026, in Brussels. The Ukrainian national team will compete in League B.
An Arctic air mass has brought the most intense November cold snap in over a decade to France and Switzerland. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Alps in the coming days, and temperatures in Bern will drop to -7 °C.
More than 41 people have died in Vietnam due to weeks of flooding and rain, with over 52,000 homes inundated. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated, and this year's disaster damage has reached $2 billion.
The Ukrainian national team will face Sweden in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers play-offs. If they win, Ukraine will play in the final against the winner of the Poland – Albania match.
The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
Storm "Claudia" claimed three lives in Portugal, where an elderly couple died from flooding, and an 85-year-old British woman became a victim of a tornado. In the UK, the storm caused widespread flooding in Wales and England, leading to evacuations and significant damage.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
McDonald's in the UK is introducing new training for managers and updating standards to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This comes after hundreds of complaints from employees about bullying and abuse.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has allowed a special pre-trial investigation against Ukrainian businessman Kostiantyn Zhevago. He is suspected of bribing the former head and judges of the Supreme Court.
During the Wales-Belgium match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a rat ran onto the field in the 65th minute, stopping the game. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tried to catch it, but the rodent escaped, and was later carried off by Welsh striker Johnson.