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Scorched London: Images from space reveal how record-breaking heatwaves have frazzled the capital

Exclusive satellite imagery prepared by geospatial analytics company Map Impact for The Standard shows how the capital’s parks, gardens and other green oases are being frazzled into parched lands. Normally, London is one…

Dad who caused 'life-changing' injuries to baby daughter avoids jail

The defendant, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his now eight-year old daughter, was handed a sentence of two years and 10 months which was suspended for four years. He appeared at Belfast Crown Court on…

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine said strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people and injured at least 24 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally. In Voronezh, western Russia, warehouses of the biggest…

Oil price moves higher as insurers hold back FTSE

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The supermarket food items most at risk from summer heatwave

Fruit and vegetables as well as breads and cereal could also see price rises as repeated heatwaves and the driest July since records began have left farmers struggling with a lack of water , hitting crop yields. Several…

Murder accused X Factor singer gets legal deadline

It is alleged a woman got into a car before it lurched forward and hit Zakrzewska. Carrington, from Manchester, appeared at the Old Bailey and told the court it would be "crazy" to represent herself and said she would…

Violent man stabbed London flatmate after being told ‘give me back those £5’, court hears

Trica collapsed on the communal balcony outside the front door of the flat and was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the efforts of police and medics, the Old Bailey was told. Earlier, it is alleged that there had…

Tourists were squeezed on to 'overpacked' boat that 'smelled like gasoline' and 'didn't feel safe' before it blew up, killing British girl, 16, witnesses say

The cheerleading coach died after suffering severe burns when the vessel became engulfed in flames and thick smoke. Now witnesses have said the vessel 'didn’t feel safe' from the beginning, saying it 'smelled like…

The Office actress Lucy Davis diagnosed with ‘incurable’ breast cancer

Read our privacy notice . The Office actress Lucy Davis said she has been diagnosed with “incurable” stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, is best known for…

Solar eclipse glasses sell out and hundreds of shoppers queue for up to three hours as sky watchers are warned they could go blind without eyewear

Several high street stores sold out while online customers were told they may not receive the glasses until the end of the week. It comes as experts warn sky watchers could go blind if they watch the stunning display…