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A 25-year camera-trap study found that giant anteaters adjust their activity patterns in response to rising temperatures, becoming more active during cooler nighttime hours. The species is more common in tropical savannas containing forest patches than in continuous rainforest, suggesting that these patches provide essential thermal refuges. Researchers say protecting Amazonian forests and threatened savannas will be increasingly important as the climate warms.

Glasgow has been transformed into Gotham City for filming of The Batman: Part II. Production crews decorated locations including Bothwell Street and the Bavaria Brauhaus beer hall, which was converted into Gotham’s City Clerk office, while snow effects and Christmas decorations added to the setting. Fans gathered in the streets hoping to see the filming and the Batmobile.

China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds after lifting off from the Wenchang space launch site in Hainan. The rocket was carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite, and Chinese state news agency Xinhua attributed the failure to an in-flight anomaly. The cause is being investigated. It was the rocket’s first failure since March 2020, following more than a dozen successful flights.

Australian singer Delta Goodrem says she has no prior experience with the dance routines featured on Strictly Come Dancing. Preparing for the 2026 series, she describes herself as both terrified and excited, while saying she feels honoured to join the BBC programme.

Donald Trump told Usha Vance during her Storytime podcast that he generally reads newspapers and mostly looks at stories about himself. The Oval Office interview was recorded as part of the podcast’s child-literacy promotion, and the segment also references Vance’s earlier interview with her husband, Vice President JD Vance.

A trailer for Amazon Prime’s documentary Jesy Nelson: Life Changing shows singer Jesy Nelson learning that her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, have spinal muscular atrophy. The documentary follows Nelson’s emotional response and her campaign to change UK newborn screening laws.

Danville City Council member Dr Gary Miller gained viral attention on TikTok after reaffirming his pledge to bring more sidewalks to Danville. He says sidewalks improve public safety and create healthier neighborhoods, and stated that the project is finally moving forward after his 2022 promise. TikTok users praised his community outreach and environmental interests.

Doorbell-camera footage captured Mikha Morrison pouring liquid from a green jerry can over a black Mercedes 200 in Northampton’s Great Billing area before setting it alight on 15 February. The fire spread to a nearby Vauxhall, prompting residents to evacuate, but Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service contained it. Police detained Morrison nearby, and he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

Commonwealth Games volunteer CJ Miller entertained spectators at Glasgow’s Hydro arena by dancing to Queen’s “I Want to Break Free” while mopping the netball court during a break in play. The performance went viral, earning him the nickname “Mop Man,” while Miller explained that he is a professional dancer.

Tom Holland became the first Hot Ones guest to vomit on camera after struggling with the show’s progressively hotter chicken wings. He appeared alongside Jon Bernthal to discuss their upcoming films The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while host Sean Evans noted the incident’s apparent place in the show’s history.

Angela Rayner has defended keeping a nearly £17,000 ministerial severance payment received after resigning as housing secretary, deputy prime minister and deputy Labour leader over controversy surrounding her tax affairs. HM Revenue and Customs later cleared her of wrongdoing. Rayner said she had worked in government, spent nearly a year outside it and was now returning as Andy Burnham’s housing secretary. Conservative politicians have called on her to repay the payment, despite her earlier criticism of ministers who accepted similar lump sums.

Martin Lewis advises consumers to open a separate “burner” bank account to take advantage of bank-switching bonuses of at least £175 without changing their main banking arrangements. He recommends setting up a couple of direct debits through the account and checking each bank’s eligibility rules, including minimum deposit requirements.

Ross Kemp said his mother was stable after he rushed her to hospital during the England v France World Cup match. He thanked paramedics and said he would not post commentary about the tournament’s third-place playoff while focusing on her recovery.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson rejected Trevor Phillips’s suggestion that his conduct in office contributed to a coarsening of political debate, dismissing the claim as “b*****ks” and describing the Partygate scandal as “nonsense.” During the Sky News interview, Johnson also praised Labour politician Rachel Reeves for confronting a heckler at a petrol station.

At a reception at Trump Tower ahead of the World Cup final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino described FIFA as the “official happiness provider to humanity.” Donald Trump joked that this depended on whether a person’s team won. The report also mentions the United States’ elimination and the tournament’s remaining teams.

Dramatic footage shows thick flames surrounding a Canadian train crew during wildfires near Armstrong, Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police said railway operations were affected and three trains carrying combustible and flammable materials were stopped approximately 32 kilometres from Armstrong. Ontario Parliament member Sol Mamakwa posted the video and said the crew members were safe, while more than 100 wildfires continued to burn across Canada.

Martin Lewis advises travellers seeking cheaper summer flights to book around differences in school holiday dates. People in Scotland should consider travelling before English schools break, while those in England and Wales may find lower prices during the final two weeks of the holidays. Travellers in northern England could also look at Scottish airports in late August, after Scottish schools have returned.

Dua Lipa has supported protests in Albania opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The development involves Sazan Island, a former communist-era military base, and part of the protected coastal landscape at Zvërnec. The Albanian government presents the project as a major boost to tourism and Albania’s EU aspirations, while environmental advocates and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s administration object to changes that could weaken environmental protections without public consultation.

Erling Haaland returned to Oslo after Norway’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to England carrying a $750 taxidermied raccoon holding a whisky bottle, purchased from Wild Bill’s Western Store. Haaland scored seven goals in his World Cup debut, while the Norwegian team received a heroes’ welcome from thousands of fans.

Former BBC Breakfast co-host Sian Williams has paid tribute to broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, who died peacefully aged 68 after a period of illness with prostate cancer. Murnaghan presented BBC Breakfast from 2002 to 2007 and also hosted the quiz show Eggheads. Williams said viewers trusted him because they knew he had thoroughly done the work.

A video shows actor Sam Neill harvesting olives at his Two Paddocks farm and winery in New Zealand, in footage posted to Instagram weeks before his reported death in Sydney at age 78. Neill was known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise and Inspector Campbell in Peaky Blinders.

Roy Keane criticized England’s sloppy, unfocused first-half display against Norway in a World Cup quarter-final. Norway took the lead when Andreas Schjelderup’s mishit cross went into Jordan Pickford’s net, despite England’s complaints about a foul on Harry Kane. Jude Bellingham later equalized with his fifth goal of the tournament.

Iain Ashmore, 45, was caught driving in Lincolnshire despite being disqualified and having 59 points on his licence. Bodycam footage shows him joking with officers and claiming he was being targeted. He pleaded guilty to three counts of driving while disqualified, three counts of driving without insurance and one count of using a mobile phone while driving. He received an eight-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, a further 12-month driving ban, and financial penalties.

A video shows a crying 12-year-old Moroccan boy pleading with Spanish soldiers in Ceuta not to return him to Morocco. A Spanish army lieutenant colonel halted the repatriation after local residents said the boy was a minor, and the child was handed to the Spanish Civil Guard. The incident occurred amid a large migrant surge, with hundreds of migrants camping on a beach and Spain reporting tens of thousands of returns to Morocco.

Vogue Williams said on her podcast with sister Amber that she initially regarded Spencer Matthews as a “gobs****” after seeing him on Made in Chelsea. She later changed her view after appearing with him on The Jump in 2017, saying he was nothing like the person she had first assumed him to be; the pair subsequently began a relationship and married.

Noel Edmonds and his wife, Liz Davies, bought two lobsters from a tank on the Isle of Man and released them into the sea at Peel Breakwater. Edmonds said they felt uncomfortable seeing the animals confined, but the action drew criticism from people who warned that releasing captive lobsters could transmit disease and disrupt native populations.

Romania’s naval forces carried out controlled explosions in the Bala canal on the drought-hit Danube to redirect water toward the old Danube channel and increase water levels near the Cernavoda nuclear power plant. Record-low river levels had forced the shutdown of a nuclear reactor and contributed to reduced electricity production, prompting authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency for August.

Molly-Mae Hague says her daughter, Bambi Fury, is once again in an “aggressive era” after an incident during a Pizza Express outing. Hague previously discussed Bambi’s biting behavior at nursery and said her daughter had listed people she wanted to bite in an earlier YouTube video.

Bodycam footage shows Spokane County firefighters battling flames that consumed homes and other buildings during wildfires near Spokane, Washington. About 60,000 people were ordered to evacuate, while the fires had destroyed approximately 600 buildings and burned 5,390 acres across three separate blazes.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach, 25, revealed that a smear test detected HPV and severe high-grade cervical cell changes. Following a colposcopy, she underwent a LLETZ procedure to remove the abnormal cells, and doctors told her the treatment was successful. She encouraged others not to delay their cervical screening appointments.

Sean Hannity joked during Lindsey Graham's funeral eulogy that the late senator might have a heavenly version of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, complete with gold and a ballroom. Graham, 71, reportedly died earlier in the month from an aortic rupture. Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Brett Kavanaugh and Marco Rubio were among those attending.

Mo Salah was mobbed by Trabzonspor fans and journalists after arriving in Turkey for a welcome ceremony. The former Liverpool forward left Anfield as a free agent and was pictured wearing Trabzonspor colours ahead of signing his contract. He is expected to wear the number 61 shirt, while the Turkish club highlighted its status as a seven-time national champion based in Trabzon.

Jeremy Clarkson shared an Instagram video from Puglia, Italy, where he was dining outdoors with his partner Lisa Hogan. He said Hogan had brought pasta made from durum wheat grown at Diddly Squat Farm and asked the restaurant chef to cook it, who then gave his verdict.

A passenger train collided with trailers loaded with straw after a tractor driver reportedly stopped on a railway crossing in Poland while barriers were closing and warning lights were flashing. Officials said the driver was intoxicated. No injuries were reported, although Polish State Railways said the incident endangered approximately 500 people.

Point-of-view footage from inside a fire engine shows firefighters driving through flames and heavy smoke on the front lines of wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The cluster of three fires had destroyed at least 700 buildings, burned at least 8,000 acres and prompted evacuation orders for approximately 64,000 people. The fires were identified as the highest firefighting priority in the United States.

Alan Brazil returned to talkSPORT after several weeks away recovering from a life-saving liver transplant. He praised the hospital staff who cared for him and revealed that he nearly fought with another patient during his stay.

A passenger train collided with a farm trailer at a level crossing in Poland after an allegedly intoxicated tractor driver stopped on the tracks while barriers were closing and warning lights were flashing. The trailer, which was carrying straw bales, was destroyed, but no injuries were reported. Polish State Railways said the driver endangered approximately 500 people aboard the train.

Megan McKenna recounted on Jamie Laing's podcast how machete-wielding intruders broke into her home shortly after her honeymoon, when her husband Oliver Burke had returned to Germany. The intruders reportedly hacked through a wall and stole jewellery, leading McKenna to believe the burglary was targeted. She said the ordeal left her afraid to live alone in England, particularly while undergoing IVF, and that although the perpetrators were caught and tried, they were released about a year later.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James announced that his chocolate Labrador, Barney, had been peacefully put to sleep at home. Charlie Hedges covered James’s breakfast show and offered him emotional support on air, describing him as one of the best people on the planet and sending him a hug.

Noel Edmonds and his wife, Liz Davies, released two lobsters into the sea on the Isle of Man after buying them from a tank because they felt uncomfortable leaving them captive. Edmonds shared the release on Instagram, prompting mixed reactions: some praised the gesture, while others, including a commenter citing marine biology concerns, warned that releasing captive lobsters could spread disease and introduce genetic risks to native populations.

Wildfires in the Spokane area of Washington consumed homes and businesses, prompting evacuation orders for approximately 60,000 residents. Officials reported that about 600 buildings had been destroyed, while three fires comprising the Spokane Area Fire had burned 5,390 acres. Bodycam footage showed firefighters moving between properties as they worked to contain the flames.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate 51-year-old Dean Hesketh, who may have a contagious health condition and was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital on 28 July. Officers released CCTV footage and urged anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately or provide information via 101.

Sean Hannity delivered a eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral and joked that Graham might have a heavenly version of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, complete with a large ballroom. Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Brett Kavanaugh and Marco Rubio were among the reported attendees.

Bill Oliver, a member of New Brunswick’s Legislative Assembly, appeared to read aloud what sounded like an AI prompt during a speech to lawmakers. The wording referred to creating a more natural, flowing legislative section, and The Independent said it had contacted Oliver for comment.

Holly Willoughby has launched Together, a new YouTube lifestyle series covering practical advice, fashion, beauty and health. She has hinted that Hollywood actor and cook Stanley Tucci will be the channel’s first guest, using a teaser video and descriptions of an actor who appears in many films and is an extraordinary cook.

Holly Willoughby has launched Together, a YouTube lifestyle series covering practical advice, fashion, beauty and health. A teaser suggests that actor and cook Stanley Tucci will be the first guest, with Willoughby praising his film career and culinary skills.

After his best friend Rob Clancy died by suicide, Dean Perryman began visiting a pub every day in a bright orange shirt to encourage conversations about loneliness and mental health. The informal effort became Empty Chairs, a free, low-pressure campaign that has organized around 1,000 meetups in under eight months and expanded internationally. The initiative aims to restore pubs as community hubs while emphasizing that it is not crisis support; people in urgent distress should contact professional services such as the Samaritans. Perryman plans to expand the campaign to football matchdays, inspired by Clancy’s love of sport.

Angela Rayner is defending her decision to keep a nearly £17,000 ministerial severance payment after resigning from government roles in 2025 amid a dispute over her tax affairs. HM Revenue and Customs later cleared her of wrongdoing. Rayner argues that she was entitled to the payment because she had served in government, was out for just under a year, and has since returned as Andy Burnham’s housing secretary.

A Kalitta Air cargo plane emitted sparks after a tail skid during landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport before regaining altitude and later landing safely, with no injuries reported. The aircraft was removed from service for inspection, according to company COO Heath Nicholl.

Jennifer Garner recounts how paparazzi endangered children while pursuing photos of her and Ben Affleck, describing incidents in which photographers followed her through traffic and knocked over children outside preschool. She notes that despite changes in the media landscape, she still has photographers who have followed her for more than two decades.

Beverley Callard shares that she has completed her final radiotherapy session for early-stage breast cancer and will undergo follow-up appointments, including mammograms and consultations with oncologists over the coming months. She celebrated the end of treatment with her husband, expressing relief and optimism about her progress.

A Seattle resident’s video of an unusually round raccoon nicknamed Jimothy went viral, drawing millions of views and prompting others to share sightings after The Seattle Times reposted the footage. Kiana Hall, who filmed the animal, said its quirky appearance resonated with people seeking something lighthearted.

Ukrainian officials released surveillance footage they say captures a parcel-bomb attack in Monaco targeting Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev on 29 June. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said the Security Service of Ukraine restored footage from a camera allegedly targeted for destruction. Iermolaiev was critically injured, and a woman and child were also hurt. A Ukrainian woman suspected of involvement was later found shot dead near Kyiv.

Martin Lewis advises families to align their holiday bookings with differing school-holiday calendars to reduce flight and accommodation costs. Scottish residents may find lower prices by travelling before English schools break, while families in England and Wales should consider the final two weeks of their holidays. Travellers in northern England are also encouraged to check Scottish airports after Scottish schools return.

David and Romeo Beckham celebrated England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Norway by singing Wonderwall with supporters after Jude Bellingham secured a place in the World Cup semi-final. The song has become an unofficial tournament anthem, and England will next face either Argentina or Switzerland.

A Rochester man, Dean Foord, was arrested after his victim reported six months of coercive control and physical abuse, during which he restricted her movements and subjected her to violent assaults. Police found him hiding in a fridge while attempting to evade capture. A jury convicted him of multiple offences, including actual bodily harm, threats to kill and controlling behaviour, leading to a three‑year prison sentence.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced that she is pregnant with her third child. The Little Mix singer revealed her baby bump in an online video, and former bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall congratulated her. Pinnock married footballer Andre Gray in 2023, and they are already parents to twins born in August 2021.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces she is expecting her third child through a video showing her baby bump, receiving congratulatory messages from Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall. She previously welcomed twins in 2021 and married footballer Andre Gray in 2023.

A pilot flying over Ohio used a Cessna aircraft to trace the outline of the United States with the message “USA 250th” in the flight path, creating an aerial tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The display coincided with Independence Day celebrations marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

A woman, Daryl Berman, was convicted of murdering her husband of 27 years, David Berman, in their Greater Manchester home. She claimed he fell on a vegetable knife, but pathologists determined the chest wound was inflicted. Police bodycam footage captured her asking why she was so calm. A jury found her guilty, and she received a life sentence with a minimum of 12 years.

Prince William discussed parenting with Jason Kelce during an appearance on the New Heights podcast, reflecting on their meeting at a Taylor Swift concert in June. Kelce noted how impressed he was by Princess Charlotte, while William joked about managing four daughters. The conversation highlighted shared experiences around fatherhood in a light‑hearted exchange.

Kate Middleton made an unannounced appearance in the Wimbledon queue, assisting stewards with ticketing before attending her first match of this year’s tournament. She watched Katie Swan play Madison Keys and was accompanied by former tennis players Anne Keothavong and Andy Murray.

Audio captures an NYPD helicopter pilot and a LaGuardia air traffic controller reacting sarcastically to two people who climbed the Empire State Building and displayed a banner. The pair, who appeared to become engaged during the incident, later faced felony reckless endangerment, burglary and related charges in court.

Preparations were seen outside Madison Square Garden ahead of a reported wedding for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with activity including cargo unloading, vehicle movement and police presence. Reports suggest a 100‑person event on Thursday followed by a larger celebration on Friday, supported by a city permit to close streets. Swift and Kelce have not confirmed details, and additional reports indicate musicians Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw were asked to perform.

A man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested in Callahan, Florida, after deputies said he returned to the site of his crashed pickup truck using a tractor in an attempt to tow it from a ditch. Witnesses directed police to his residence, and deputies conducted a field sobriety test before taking him into custody.

Two masked individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and appeared to get engaged while displaying a banner promoting peace. Police and building security responded, and the pair’s identities and method of access remain unknown.

A bear was discovered sitting calmly in the front seat of a parked truck in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, startling driver Andy Kerrigan when he opened the door. Kerrigan used a piece of wood to shoo the animal away without incident.

Bodycam footage shows Wiltshire Police officer Daniel Rusling shoving, swearing at, and dragging a 13-year-old boy who had asked for help after reporting threats. Investigators found he failed to de‑escalate despite the boy saying he was missing and needed a lift home. Rusling admitted assault by beating and received a suspended eight‑week custodial sentence along with community service.

Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for her first singles match in four years, competing against Maya Joint as her children Olympia and Adira watched with their father Alexis Ohanian. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has described herself as evolving away from tennis rather than retired, last played singles at the 2022 US Open.

Mollie Gallagher, known for playing Nina Lucas on Coronation Street, is departing the ITV soap and has secured a new theatre role. The show praised her six years of work and wished her well as she moves on to the next stage of her career.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum claimed on Fox News that gas prices are on average 53 cents cheaper per gallon in Republican-led states compared to Democratic-led states. He encouraged the public to visit national parks and suggested drivers refuel in red states due to the lower prices. AAA listed the national average at $3.86 per gallon, with states like California exceeding $5.

Ed Miliband was confronted in Washington over his 2016 descriptions of Donald Trump as a racist, misogynistic, self-confessed groper and was asked whether he still considered Trump an idiot. Miliband did not answer the questions, instead meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and later describing their talks as warm and productive while emphasizing that the UK and US are the closest of allies.

Donald Trump repeated an unsupported claim at a Georgia high school that communists want to remove or blow up Mount Rushmore. He made the remarks while discussing the Trump Accounts investment program, shortly after attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East.

Benny Blanco travelled by boat across the Atlantic due to his fear of flying to visit Selena Gomez in London, where she has been filming the sixth season of Only Murders in the Building. He shared video of the journey ahead of her upcoming birthday, with Ed Sheeran previously recalling a similar boat trip with him for recording work.

Vice President JD Vance said he hopes Catholic leaders have learned from his, Marco Rubio’s and Donald Trump’s arguments on immigration. He contended that policy debates should consider not only the dignity of migrants but also the dignity of native-born Americans whose lives have been disrupted. His comments followed Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration approach and call for deeper reflection in the United States on the treatment of migrants.

A Placer County deputy narrowly avoided being struck by a pickup truck driven by an alleged drunk driver while investigating a hit-and-run in Loomis. The truck sideswiped a parked vehicle, forcing the deputy to jump out of the way. No bystanders were injured. The driver was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including DUI and hit and run.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James announced that his chocolate Labrador, Barney, had been put to sleep at home. Colleague Charlie Hedges offered him a public message of support and described him as one of the best people on the planet while covering the breakfast show.

TalkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil said he nearly fought another patient while recovering in hospital from a life-saving operation. On his return to the airwaves, he praised the NHS staff who cared for him but described some patients as disruptive and said he had contemplated knocking one of them out.

Horses fled a wildfire near Kandili, northwest of Athens, as strong winds drove flames across a nearby field. Local media reported that the animals were unharmed. The fire followed a helicopter collision during firefighting operations in Psatha and occurred amid a summer of record heat and low rainfall that scientists say has been intensified by climate change.

Lancashire Police are urgently searching for 51-year-old Dean Hesketh, who may have a contagious health condition and was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital on 28 July. Police released CCTV footage showing him departing and asked anyone with information or sightings to call 999 or 101, quoting the relevant incident log.