As it happened: South East Water announces hosepipe ban in Kent

South East Water, which has about 850,000 customers in Kent, says it is asking people to adhere to the ban “immediately” ...

Emergency room wait times continue to climb in Canada as more medically complex patients seek care

One in 10 patients spent more than 14 hours waiting for care in Canadian emergency departments, and those requiring admission ...
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Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes

OTTAWA — Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts after Venezuela was hit with ...
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UK releases “historic & long overdue” bill to ban “abusive” LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

"At a time when we’re seeing increased hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community, this draft bill is crucial in creating a safer and more inclusive future.” ...

Red extreme weather warning in place for London and south-east England after record June heat

A high of 36.7C provisionally recorded in Merryfield, Somerset on Thursday also makes it the hottest day of 2026 so far.