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UK weather: Met Office issues warning for 75mph winds with heavy showers

UK weather: Met Office gives update on thunderstorms across Britain as flood alerts persist

New giant trapdoor spider discovered in Australia - 'it's a big, beautiful species'

A 'hole' 30 times Earth's size has spread across the sun, blasting solar winds that'll hit our planet by end of this week

Egyptian startup transforms plastic bags into tiles

The Glasgow legend behind the 'only tree on Argyle Street'

French court orders fishing ban after hundreds of dolphins wash up on coast

Mud: The common enemy in eastern Ukraine

Atmospheric River Causes Dangerous Driving Conditions in Southern California

Government issues flood alerts amid wet and windy weather

Australia begins major clean-up after millions of fish die in river

Los Angeles Braces For Worst Of Storm: Heavy Rain, Winds 45-50 MPH, “Extensive Street Flooding” Possible

Energy import cost doubles to £117bn as price cap sends borrowing to record high

First images released of endangered zebra foal born at safari park

Pakistan TV anchor continues to present as huge earthquake shakes studio

Mountain Lion Attacks Man Relaxing in Colorado Hot Tub With Wife

Pictures of dramatic rescue of pet dog stuck in drainage pipe for 40 hours

Climate change deniers ’emboldened’ if Ulez expansion fails, says Khan

That's the Spot: Bear Thoroughly Enjoys Scratching Its Back on a Tree

Hundreds of trees to be felled for Cambridge bus route to tackle climate change