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Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, a Thai Buddhist temple, and South Korean tidal flats were among several sites designated as UNESCO World Heritage locations at a committee meeting in South Korea.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist monk procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks and injuring others during a pilgrimage.
Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave
Criminals are operating fake retail websites during a UK heatwave, offering steep discounts on air conditioning units to trick consumers into revealing financial details.
Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
A parliamentary committee concluded the government engaged in mis-selling of student loans through inaccurate promotional materials and failure to disclose that terms could change retrospectively.
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Scientists put the “recycling is a distraction” claim to the test
Australian researchers found no evidence that personal climate actions like recycling reduce support for broader climate policies, challenging the “distraction” argument.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services have recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020, with thousands of homes flagged as high-risk. Support groups and housing providers are now addressing the condition with empathy rather than enforcement.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis faced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience reflects broader concerns about medical gaslighting in the NHS.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a concerning rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely linked to increasing obesity levels since the Covid pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Research shows over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, with 35 million lacking recommended access, raising concerns about cardiac arrest survival rates.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits challenging government health policies worldwide, with tactics mirroring tobacco industry strategies to delay regulations and obstruct public health measures.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety has intensified during recent heatwaves, with mental health professionals noting increased cases of distress as people worry about extreme heat affecting themselves and their families.
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who has promoted Russian talking points to millions of followers, announced a shift in stance after visiting Kyiv, saying she had been misled by Russian propaganda about Ukraine’s war.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 50 policy changes aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, including eliminating redundant permits and expanding a city assistance program.
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s new tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the administration failed to adequately establish its case under trade law.
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
More than 1 million children have lost access to federal food assistance benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Security researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds prompt injections into stored secrets to force attacking AI agents to shut down before causing harm.