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Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

30 October 2023

It is now more likely than not the Earth will heat beyond this threshold which is seen as vital for maintaining a safe environment.


Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

Charles and Camilla to fly to Kenya for the start of their state visit

30 October 2023

The King and Camilla will fly to the east African country to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.


What the papers say – October 30

What the papers say – October 30

What the papers say – October 30

30 October 2023

The death of Matthew Perry and the Israel-Hamas conflict are the leading stories on the front pages.


Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests

30 October 2023

Jake Sullivan said the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza was ‘making demands’ before allowing foreign nationals to travel to Egypt.


Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

Flood and rain warnings issued as weather builds to ‘nasty storm’

30 October 2023

The Environment Agency has issued 72 flood warnings as the latest band of bad weather approaches leading up to Storm Ciaran on Wednesday.


Matthew Perry’s family and Friends co-stars pay tribute to ‘funniest man ever’

Matthew Perry’s family and Friends co-stars pay tribute to ‘funniest man ever’

Matthew Perry’s family and Friends co-stars pay tribute to ‘funniest man ever’

29 October 2023

Sarah, Duchess of York, who once made a cameo in Friends, said it was a ‘tragedy’ to lose Perry.


Son of partygate investigator Sue Gray announces bid to be Labour MP

Son of partygate investigator Sue Gray announces bid to be Labour MP

Son of partygate investigator Sue Gray announces bid to be Labour MP

29 October 2023

Liam Conlon said he is running to be Labour’s candidate in a newly-created seat in south-east London.


Hank Azaria says Matthew Perry helped him get sober: He was so caring and giving

Hank Azaria says Matthew Perry helped him get sober: He was so caring and giving

Hank Azaria says Matthew Perry helped him get sober: He was so caring and giving

29 October 2023

The two actors starred in sitcom Friends and David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity In Chicago in London.


IDF spokesman says Israel ‘troubled’ by antisemitism in Britain

IDF spokesman says Israel ‘troubled’ by antisemitism in Britain

IDF spokesman says Israel ‘troubled’ by antisemitism in Britain

29 October 2023

A military spokesman told British Jews that some pro-Palestinian campaigners were ‘thinly-veiled Israel and Jew haters’.


ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy rain

ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy rain

ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy rain

29 October 2023

The company advised passengers to check their journey before travelling to a station.


Ministers cut the amount of time offenders have to declare convictions

Ministers cut the amount of time offenders have to declare convictions

Ministers cut the amount of time offenders have to declare convictions

29 October 2023

Offenders who have committed serious sexual, violent, or terrorist offences are excluded from the changes.


Matthew Perry’s family ‘heartbroken’ at ‘tragic loss’ of their son

Matthew Perry’s family ‘heartbroken’ at ‘tragic loss’ of their son

Matthew Perry’s family ‘heartbroken’ at ‘tragic loss’ of their son

29 October 2023

Tributes have poured in following the death of the Friends star aged 54.


Flooding likely in parts of Ireland as Storm Ciaran looms

Flooding likely in parts of Ireland as Storm Ciaran looms

Flooding likely in parts of Ireland as Storm Ciaran looms

29 October 2023

The UK Met Office and Met Eireann have said heavy rain may lead to flooding across the island.


I was horrified to hear friend’s mother was among hostages – rally organiser

I was horrified to hear friend’s mother was among hostages – rally organiser

I was horrified to hear friend’s mother was among hostages – rally organiser

29 October 2023

More than 300 people gathered outside the Qatari Embassy in central London on Sunday to call for the return of innocent civilians kidnapped by Hamas.


Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’

Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’

Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’

29 October 2023

An offshore energy trade body welcomed the move but Greenpeace condemned ‘backward-facing policies’.


Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages during pandemic ‘deleted’

Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages during pandemic ‘deleted’

Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages during pandemic ‘deleted’

29 October 2023

Decision-makers have been asked to disclose data to the UK Covid-19 inquiry.


Missionary nurse who survived shooting was a national treasure, mourners told

Missionary nurse who survived shooting was a national treasure, mourners told

Missionary nurse who survived shooting was a national treasure, mourners told

29 October 2023

Maud Kells, from Cookstown, Co Tyrone, was a missionary midwife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for decades.


Fans speak of ‘shock and sadness’ at death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Fans speak of ‘shock and sadness’ at death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Fans speak of ‘shock and sadness’ at death of Friends star Matthew Perry

29 October 2023

Visitors to the Friends’ Experience in Dublin said that his character ‘would live forever.


Matthew Perry was a talented actor, says owner of Friends-themed cafe

Matthew Perry was a talented actor, says owner of Friends-themed cafe

Matthew Perry was a talented actor, says owner of Friends-themed cafe

29 October 2023

The Central Park cafe, in Bexleyheath, south-east London, opened in June.


Two arrested after woman badly hurt in suspected dog attack

Two arrested after woman badly hurt in suspected dog attack

Two arrested after woman badly hurt in suspected dog attack

29 October 2023

The incident comes as the Government is moving forward with a proposed ban on American XL bullies after a spate of attacks.


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