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Manchester No 10 Plan Pits Burnham Against London Power
Burnham’s Manchester No 10 plan would test whether devolution can move real power out of London, not just rebrand it.

Britain Loses Major Oak, Its 1,000-Year Robin Hood Relic
The Major Oak's death turns a Sherwood Forest legend into a reckoning over memory, myth, and the limits of conservation.

Heidesee Lake Ban Makes German the Price of Safety
Halle's Heidesee lake barred non-German speakers over safety fears. City officials say lift the ban or risk legal action.

1,300 Deaths Drag Europe Heatwave Into Health Crisis
The Europe heatwave is blamed for 1,300 excess deaths as record temperatures expose dangerous gaps in health, schools and power grids.

14 Die, Questions Mount in Saudi Arabia Helicopter Crash
An Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 Saudi citizens aboard. The cause remains under investigation.

Trump Ally Seizes Colombia Election After 1-Point Win
Iván Cepeda’s concession clears Abelardo de la Espriella’s razor-thin path to power, easing crisis risk but sharpening Colombia’s rightward turn.

Tomblaine Plane Crash Wipes Out Skydiving Flight in France
A skydiving school flight crashed in Tomblaine, killing all 11 on board. Investigators haven't said what brought it down.

Houston Business Travel Can Trap You in Traffic Fast
In Houston, the wrong hotel can cost you an hour. Plan around meetings first, then choose the food, workspace, and airport strategy.

Three Survivors Hit Met Over Al Fayed Abuse Allegations
Three survivor complaints have pushed Met police conduct in the Al Fayed case back under watchdog scrutiny.

£369m Buckingham Palace Refit Turns Home Into Royal HQ
A £369m revamp will make Buckingham Palace a state headquarters, not King Charles's home.

Flamingo Revolution Threatens Kushner's Albania Resort
Albanian protesters are using flamingos to challenge a Kushner-linked resort plan near protected wetlands.

Soldiers Ring Newsroom in Uganda Media Shutdown Order
Uganda's army chief ordered a major media house shut and soldiers appeared outside Daily Monitor. The warning reaches every newsroom.