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UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio
Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.
Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives
Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast – where and when will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England
Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.
When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia
Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.
Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
Royal Golden Guernsey Goats join conservation herd
The six-month-old goats are welcomed by the Governor of Guernsey.
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
Blaze tackled at suspected illegal waste dump
A fire broke out at a suspected illegal waste site near Carrington Spur in Trafford, Greater Manchester.
UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives
Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
How to watch the solar eclipse safely
People should take precautions while witnessing the "amazing celestial event", an expert says.
Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?
Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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