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Scientists Say: Alloy
These metallic mergers support our tallest buildings and our finest jewelry.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: Huge festival kicks off in Belfast
This year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is in Belfast and about 800,000 people are expected to attend.
Historic Wildfires Sweep Across France And Spain
Thousands of firefighters across France and Spain are working to contain historic wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. The blazes have been fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and powerful winds. They have burned hundreds of thousands of acres of forests and other vegetation across both nations.
Commonwealth Games 2026 draws to a close: Here are the highlights
The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow have finished after ten days of highs and lows for the athletes - here are some of them
Ariana Grande to take a break from singing and shows
The pop princess and Wicked star has decided to take a break from singing and has pulled out of a West End show she was due to appear in.
Happy News: Stories to make you smile
Ricky brings us this week's Happy News. There's the cutest flamingo chicks, a traditional folk costume party and the baby monkey that needs a teddy to pretend its his mother.
Surf's Pup - pics from the World Dog Surfing Championships
The competition, now in its tenth year, saw dogs of all breeds and sizes hitting the waves in the coastal city of Pacifica near San Francisco.
Fifa boss scraps plans to sell parts of the World Cup
A number of football associations around the world had been against the controversial plans. Here's everything you need to know about the row at the top of the sport.
How's your summer reading challenge going?
Have you been taking party in this year's Summer Reading Challenge? Let us know in the comments below what your favourite book has been so far.
Summer holidays: What has been your favourite part so far?
With a good few weeks away from the classroom we want to know what has been your favourite part of the holidays so far?
The scoop on the poop: What penguin poo is telling us about climate change?
What can images of penguin poo from space tell us about climate change you might be wondering? Well, according to a new study, quite a lot!
30 million-year-old dog fossil discovered in America
The fossil belonged to a type of early dog called Mesocyon coryphaeus, which lived long before the Ice Age. Find out more here.
Have you spotted any jellyfish on UK shores?
In recent years, there have been reports of high numbers of jellyfish blooms from Cornwall to South Wales and up to Scotland.
Olivia Dean nominated for Mercury Prize
The award is given to the best album by a British or Irish artist and the winner will be announced in November.
Drought extended across the whole of Wales
The announcement, by Natural Resources Wales, comes in response to record-low river levels, dry ground and widespread wildfires.
Meet the young Australians training to be firefighters
Tallarah and Niko want to be firefighters, but have a lot of training and tests to do before they can get out in the field.
National Eisteddfod marks 850 years of Welsh cultural event
Europe's biggest touring festival takes place in Pembrokeshire, Wales from 1 August to celebrate Welsh language and culture.
European teams to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans approved
Teams including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales might not take part in the World Cup if Fifa's plans continue.
Firefighters tackling large wildfire in Suffolk
Eighteen fire engines and 120 firefighters are tackling a large wildfire that is currently burning in Suffolk.
Mammoth remains revealed on river bed
The remains of what historians believe is an ancient mammoth have been found on the Danube riverbed
Rare shark spotted in Galapagos Islands for first time in nearly 20 years
Experts think the area could be an important place for young sharks to spend the earliest stages of their lives, before moving into the open ocean.
Josh Kerr Sets New World Record For The Fastest Mile
On July 18, 2026, Scottish runner Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League, an elite track and field meet. He crossed the finish line in just 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds, beating the previous world record of 3 minutes and 43.13 seconds. That record had been held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999.
BTS won't be winning a Grammy Award next year... Here's why.
BTS say a new award isolates Asian artists from other popular music.
NASA Curiosity rover captures pictures of fields of giant honeycomb on Mars
Space A NASA rover just discovered something strange on Mars - and scientists can’t explain it