Europe’s deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe’s heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks. Germany’s highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border…

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Rawtenstall incident LIVE as police and air ambulance called to scene – latest updates

Sharing a statement on social media, the council wrote: “Due to an incident near Rawtenstall Market, the market has been closed while emergency services respond. “Lancashire Police are dealing with the incident and we kindly ask people to avoid the area until further notice. “The market should reopen tomorrow at the usual time. Thank you…

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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards’ blog shows ‘staggering lack of awareness’

Child sexual abuse campaigners have criticised disgraced ex-BBC News presenter Huw Edwards for his “inappropriate and disrespectful” choice to launch a blog, with one calling it a “staggering lack of awareness”. In 2024, Edwards admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type, and was given a six-month sentence, suspended…

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