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The Guardian – Water companies face £800m legal action over raw sewage allegations Summary of the front page The front page of the Guardian reports the public could receive hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation in the first class action against water companies which are alleged to have failed to reveal the true scale of raw sewage discharges, and abused their position as privatised monopolies. A collective case against six water companies alleges they have failed to properly report sewage spills and pollution of rivers and seas to the Environment Agency and Ofwat, the regulator for England and Wales.…

‘The atmosphere and environment at United will teach him what the club stands for.’

Londoners could receive millions in compensation as water firms face sewage lawsuit ES says Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers. Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water could end up paying over £800 million in compensation to more than 20 million customers if the cases are successful. Professor Carolyn Roberts, an environmental and water consultant represented by Leigh Day Solicitors, claims these water companies have broken competition laws by misleading the Environment Agency and the regulator Ofwat. She alleges they have…

The fire broke out at around 6.30am local time (4.30am GMT) on Wednesday morning at the home in Wintzenheim, France.

Cheap, but not at all cheerful.

Eleven people missing in France after fire in holiday home Eleven people are missing after a fire at a holiday cottage in eastern France. Nearly 80 firefighters were sent to the blaze in the town of Wintzenheim, close to the German border, after emergency services were alerted at 06:30 local time on Wednesday. The fire appears to have started in a property used by a charity to house young people with disabilities. At least one person has been taken to hospital, after 17 were evacuated.

Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to stay healthy – study A new study has revealed that fewer than 5,000 steps a day might be enough to see health benefits. It’s long been said that 10,000 steps a day is the amount you need to stay fit and healthy.  The study of more than 226,000 people worldwide showed 4,000 steps was enough to start reducing the risk of dying prematurely of any cause. Just over 2,300 is enough to benefit the heart and blood vessels. The team from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland and Johns Hopkins University…

Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Italy Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors tell local media.  Four people who survived the boat sinking have told rescuers that they were on a boat which set off from Sfax in Tunisia and sank on its way to Italy.  The survivors, originally from the Ivory Coast and Guinea, reached Lampedusa on Wednesday. More than 1,800 people have died this year so far in the crossing from North Africa to Europe. Tunisian authorities say Sfax, a port city about 80 miles (130km) from Lampedusa, is a popular gateway for…

Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have not achieved their agreed-upon goal of putting an end to deforestation. Representatives from these nations are currently gathered in the Brazilian city of Belém for a two-day summit dedicated to addressing this issue. This marks the first such gathering in 14 years. During the summit, a joint declaration was made, establishing a collaborative alliance to combat deforestation. However, the declaration also allows each country to pursue its own conservation objectives independently. The preservation of the Amazon rainforest holds significant importance in…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages lead with various stories. The major data breaches and results from a weight loss drug trial are two of the top stories. Elsewhere, tributes are paid to Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor – who was laid to rest in her hometown yesterday. Many of the papers feature an image of the streets lined with fans paying their respects as her coffin past by. Data breaches Data breaches at the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Electoral Commission make several front pages, including the Daily Mail.  The paper says more than 40 million…

‘A little bit of delusion can get you really far.’

A problem shared…with Metro’s agony aunt.

From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a ‘mind-expanding’ and ethical experience?

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a series of wildfires in Portugal as it and neighboring Spain experience several days of extreme summer heat, with temperatures in many areas rising above 40 degrees Celsius (104 F).

Following a wildly popular release of Astro Boy-style boots, art collective MSCHF is launching a yellow successor, in collaboration with Crocs – but why do these quirky pieces grab our attention to such an extent?

But the capital, Vilnius, is an absolute must-visit – here’s why…

‘She’s looking forward to trying out different types of hairstyles.’

Balogun is a step closer to leaving Arsenal.

You might be surprised.

Not sure what to do with yourself, Aries?

Dan had been reporting on climate change from Benidorm.

Looking good!

TUI told a family: ‘We would not recommend breastfeeding on a flight because it could make other people uncomfortable.’

Torrential rain, flash floods and raging wildfires have devastated Europe this summer.

The agreement signed between the two countries in Belgrade last week has breathed new life into a little-known but in fact, long-standing and increasingly fruitful partnership, Odrek Rwabwogo and Bratislav Stoiljkovi? write.