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Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low

Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low

Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 3, 2026
Heat health alerts issued for most of England

Heat health alerts issued for most of England

Heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 2, 2026
Most Australian teens still on social media despite landmark ban

Most Australian teens still on social media despite landmark ban

Australia has defended its world-first ban on ‌social media for under-16s after a study found there had been little drop in use months after the ban took effect.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 1, 2026
'Total devastation': Suffolk wildfire still burning after two days as National Trust launches appeal

'Total devastation': Suffolk wildfire still burning after two days as National Trust launches appeal

Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused "total devastation" to a heathland in Suffolk – with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 31, 2026
Discarded SpaceX rocket set for 5,400mph collision with the moon

Discarded SpaceX rocket set for 5,400mph collision with the moon

A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon, with the explosive impact expected to be equivalent to three tons of TNT.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 31, 2026
Tech firm says its AI models hacked three companies during cyber tests

Tech firm says its AI models hacked three companies during cyber tests

Anthropic has claimed its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other companies during testing, just days after rival OpenAI disclosed its rogue models hacked another firm.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 31, 2026
Apple warns of memory chip shortage for key devices

Apple warns of memory chip shortage for key devices

Apple has warned it is seeking alternative memory chip suppliers as "very significant" constraints threaten future sales of its key devices.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 31, 2026
World-first cancer treatment given to British woman

World-first cancer treatment given to British woman

A woman with advanced ovarian cancer has become the first patient in the world to receive a pioneering new therapy, in what is being hailed as a "landmark moment".

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 30, 2026