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UK weather conspires to obscure the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century Via: Lunar eclipse: Clouds ruin view of blood moon as thunderstorms sweep UK

Some struggling workers will see a pay increase but unions condemn thousands left out of the dealSeeking to mute bad publicity about workers sleeping in their cars and relying on union food banks, Walt Disney Co has agreed to increase its minimum pay rate for some workers from $11 per Read more

Campaigners are now calling for charges on plastic bottles and disposable coffee cups in the hope of producing a similar effect Via: Single-use plastic bag sales fall 86% since introduction of 5p charge

The unexpected star of this Flat season has blossomed in his last two races, turning over Saturday’s potential rival Cracksman at the Royal meeting last monthSir Michael Stoute can set a new trainer’s record by landing Ascot’s King George on Saturday for the sixth time, thanks to Poet’s Word (3.40), Read more

The world’s press photographers have fun taking pictures of the lunar eclipse Continue reading… Via: 2018's blood moon seen around the world – in pictures

Whale is one of just 75 in an endangered group off the coast of Washington state and CanadaA grieving mother orca near Vancouver Island has been carrying her dead calf for four days, after refusing to leave her baby behind when the rest of her pod left.The mother whale, named Read more

Lucy McHugh’s body found in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre Via: Man arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with child after 13-year-old girl found dead in Southampton woods

Politicians backing campaign say British people deserve right to have say on final terms of deal Via: Final Say: The Independent's Brexit petition reaches 300,000 in just over 48 hours

One of the major criticisms of the Brexit campaign was the number of misleading or false claims. Via: Final Say: The misinformation that was told about Brexit during and after the referendum

By Drazen JorgicISLAMABAD, July 27 (Reuters) – Equity and bond markets have welcomed Imran Khan’s victory in Pakistan’s disputed election, but the former… Via: Pakistan's Imran Khan faces tough test in looming…