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Endangered Orangutans Released After Borneo Fires
A group of critically endangered orangutans has been released back into the wild in Borneo.
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Council Plants More Trees Than Planned in Surrey
A council in Surrey has planted around 885,000 trees, surpassing its original planting target, according to a new report.
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Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in Florida, bringing dangerous conditions to the area. Officials have described the storm as life-threatening.
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Himalayan Bird Changes Its Voice Because of Humans
The Himalayan monal, a brightly coloured bird known for its striking appearance, is changing its behaviour because of growing human activity, new research shows.
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Ship Sinks After Drone Attack in Black Sea
A ship has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by a drone, and its crew is now missing. The exact circumstances of the attack remain unclear.
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Flood Watch Issued for Central Texas
Central Texas is under a Flood Watch as heavy rain continues to fall.
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Hurricane Polo's Moisture Brings Flood Risk to Texas
Remnants of Hurricane Polo are moving moisture into Texas, raising fears of more flooding.
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Two Hurricanes Move Across the Pacific
Two hurricanes are affecting different parts of the Pacific this week. Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico, while Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaii.
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Australia: Treasurer Warns of Rate Rises as Shark Alert Hits Perth Beach
Australia's treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has spoken about the global economy. He said there is a 'near universal expectation' of interest rate hikes worldwide.
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Full Harvest Moon to Shine Beside Saturn This Weekend
This weekend, sky watchers will have a chance to see the full Harvest Moon shining close to golden Saturn in the night sky. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that falls nearest to the start of autumn, and it has a trick
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Was Your Summer Hot and Dry? Check Your Area
Most people across the country felt the effects of drought and heatwaves this summer, but new data shows the weather was not the same everywhere. Some regions had much drier and hotter conditions than others.
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A Strong Nor'easter Storm Is Forming
A powerful nor'easter storm is developing along the East Coast, and forecasters are closely watching its path. This kind of storm often brings strong winds and heavy rain.
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Japan's Farmers Grow New Heat-Resistant Rice
As Japan faces rising temperatures, farmers are turning to new heat-resistant rice varieties to protect the country's most important food crop. Rice is a staple in Japan, and hotter summers have started to damage harvest
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No Hurricanes Yet as El Niño Keeps Atlantic Quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, the busiest time of year for storms. However, no hurricanes have formed so far this season.
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Common Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack Risk
A new study has found that xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Hurricane Lowell Turns Toward Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell has made its final turn toward Hawaii, and the islands are now preparing for possible impacts.
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Summer 2026 Set to Be UK's Hottest Ever
The Met Office is expected to confirm on Tuesday that summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the UK. This would break the previous record, which was set only last year, in 2025.
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NHC Tracks Dolly's Remnants and New System Invest 97-L
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two weather systems in the Atlantic. One is the leftover part of Tropical Storm Dolly, and the other is a new area called Invest 97-L.
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Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Season Hits Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man being held in Russia.
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Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Levels Hit Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on plans to secure the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man who is being held in Russia. Details about the situation remain limited, but officials have confirmed that effort