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United Kingdom is gearing up for a late-summer heatwave set to envelop parts of the country next week, with temperatures expected to climb above 30C. High-pressure systems are poised to dominate the weather pattern through the weekend and into the upcoming week, delivering warm and balmy conditions just days after the meteorological summer officially ended.

British government is in talks with Tata Steel, the country's biggest steel producer, to provide 500 million pounds ($629 million) of funding to help secure the long-term future of a key part of its steel industry, Sky News reported on Saturday. (more to come)

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Sky News quoted a study conducted by Belgian researchers, who claim paper straws contain potentially toxic chemicals that could pose a risk to people, wildlife, and the environment. According to the study, poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were discovered in the majority of paper and bamboo straws they tested. They say that PFAS have been long-lasting and potentially destructive to human health over time.

The article, Does Bridget McKenzie really have a PhD in constitutional law?, published online on August 17, referred to an appearance by Senator Bridget McKenzie on Sky News with Sharri Markson on Wednesday night.

World Cup has been an arena of captivating drama and riveting entertainment in recent weeks. As England and Australia vie for a coveted spot in the final against Spain, the anticipation mounts. To ensure an exceptional viewing experience for the audience during this year's fixtures, esteemed broadcasters are taking the reins, with luminaries like Gabby Logan spearheading the BBC's coverage and Laura Woods at the helm of ITV's presentation.

modern history. On August 14, 2013, more than 900 unarmed people sitting on a protest demonstration were killed when the military opened fire on them. Most of them were supporters of former president Mohamed Morsi, who was deposed in a military coup.

ABC boss David Anderson has admitted the broadcaster was wrong when it said a Four Corners crew had no knowledge of what climate protesters were planning to do outside Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill’s Perth home earlier this month.

Last month, it was reported that Caledonia gave prospective buyers until the end of July to put forward indicative offers for the firm | Credit: iStock

City minister Andrew Griffith (pictured) is understood to have said that the independence of the position would be significantly enhanced by the fact that the new commissioner will be appointed by the government, rather than regulators themselves.

Australia. Initial theories suggested that the object was «space junk». Now, officials have identified the mysterious object as nothing but debris from an Indian rocket. The barnacle-covered object is easily the size of a small car. Read on to know more about it. The mysterious space object was found at Green Head, a town which is about 250 km / 155 miles from Perth, the capital of Western Australia. The object was earlier being guarded by the police, though it did not pose a risk to anyone. The gold-hued canister measures around 2.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, and is now in storage. The Australian Space Agency has revealed the object was «most likely» to be “debris from an expended third-stage of a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle". This kind of medium-lift launch vehicle, the PSLV, is operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The third stage of the vehicle is catapulted at an altitude of 264 miles.Sky News reports the Australian Space Agency as saying that officials from India and Australia are working together to «provide further confirmation to determine next steps, including considering obligations under the United Nations space treaties». Garth Griffiths, a local, told ABC News that it was a local lady and her partner who discovered the object. It was “just floating on the edge of the water and dragged it out with their four-wheel drive," he said, adding, «There were barnacles and marine life growing on it.»

The chair of Evercore's London-based business has been poached by private equity house Warburg Pincus.

Abrdn's once-mighty Global Absolute Return Strategies will cease to operate as a standalone fund after a sustained period of outflows.

A few months after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sky News collaborated with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) to publish a report revealing the details of NATO States' deliveries to Ukraine. The report highlighted that Britain and the United States were the top suppliers of new weapons.

In October, Oppenheimer was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote at the firm's annual general meeting, after Hargreaves publicly called on her to step down.

The chair of Hargreaves Lansdown is due to step down from the retail investment platform giant.

BBC presenter is at the centre of allegations that he provided a substantial amount of money to a teenager in exchange for explicit images. Following these accusations, the public service broadcaster took the decision to suspend the individual on Sunday. The incident has prompted politicians in the UK to call for a swift investigation into the matter, while the BBC has expressed its commitment to determining the truth surrounding this intricate and rapidly evolving situation. The initial report on this story was published by the British tabloid The Sun, which stated that the male BBC presenter allegedly offered the minor an amount of £35,000 (equivalent to Rs 37 lakh) in return for the explicit pictures. Following the revelation on Friday that a prominent male BBC presenter had purportedly solicited explicit images from a teenager in exchange for money, there has been widespread public inquiry as to why the individual's name has not been disclosed. The reasoning behind this lies in a multifaceted explanation, which encompasses various legal and editorial considerations.

Joe Biden confirmed the decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine as part of a military aid package worth $800 million. He acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but emphasised Ukraine's need for ammunition. He also stated that he had discussed the matter with allies beforehand.

BBC suspends presenter over explicit photos claims.  The Sun newspaper, which first reported the claims, cited the young person's mother as saying that a BBC star paid her child over £35,000 ($45,000) for the images over a three-year period. According to The Sun article, the young person was 17 when the payments from the presenter started.

James Packer has returned to the world of media, emerging as a key, multimillion-dollar investor in Alan Jones’ Australian Digital Holdings.