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Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

A total of 102 wildfires were raging across the province on Sunday, of which nearly half were categorised as "out of control", according to the BC Wildfire Service. Of those fires, 78 ignited during the past week. The…

Scottish Labour leadership is hardest job in UK politics – Sarwar

The former Scottish Labour leader spoke for the first time publicly since being elevated to the House of Lords (Jane Barlow/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories…

Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan’s return to Ireland ends global game of cat-and-mouse

The alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group was extradited from Dubai in an Irish government jet on Sunday and met by a huge security operation in Dublin, marking the end of a global game of cat and mouse…

Chelsea dealt new injury worry as Xabi Alonso forced into late change with transfer talks scheduled

Read our privacy notice . Mamadou Sarr has suffered an injury setback, potentially affecting Chelsea ’s transfer plans in the process. Sarr was penciled in to start Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Johor Darul…

Best indoor saunas to bring the spa into your home, tested by a wellness expert

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a wellness editor, I’ve used sauna blankets for years Emilie Lavinia/The Standard Standard Shopping Sign up for our free weekly…

Sarwar stands by call for Lords to be abolished despite accepting peerage

In 2022 Sarwar called for the Lords to be scrapped and replaced with a democratically elected chamber . But, despite stepping down last month to become Minister of State for Trade, he told BBC Scotland News: "I have…

How militant attacks on Saudi oil could force Trump to quit Iran war

The rebel group claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on the giant Saudi Aramco Jazan oil facility on Sunday, as well as what a Houthi spokesperson called a “widespread destruction operation” against Saudi…

Bristol Balloon Fiesta wows crowds despite no final mass ascent

Despite the warm weather and clear skies overhead, festival organisers had to cancel the 18:00 BST launch due to windy conditions at Ashton Court. However, the three-day-event had five successful mass ascents, with…

Liverpool: Why Curtis Jones missed Monaco friendly as surprise summer transfer is 'confirmed'

Jones has been a feature for Liverpool throughout pre-season, playing in all three friendlies against Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds United in the United States. LIVE BLOG: All the latest transfer news and rumours…

'Best day of his career!': Met Police officer drives off in limited edition Ferrari worth £3.7MILLION after it was seized in London

Read our privacy notice . A Met Police officer looked every inch the part as he drove one of the world's fastest supercars through West London after it was seized. The officer wore a slick pair of shades as he got into…