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Earth recorded hottest day in history on Sunday

"We are now in truly uncharted territory," says a Copernicus scientist as the climate keeps on warming.

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Wettest year ever recorded in Germany: Why is flooding getting worse?

Here's what’s behind the record rainfall and how Europe can prepare itself for more flooding.

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Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival...

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A pretty penny: UK’s rarest stamp set to sell for more than €770,000

A Plate 77 Penny Red - the “rarest and most valuable” stamp in the UK - is set to break records. It is one of nine in existence and has been described as "legendary" because it shouldn't exist.

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Hottest June adds to 13-month streak of record-breaking temperatures

It also marked the third month in a row that Earth has exceeded the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement.

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Billie Eilish becomes third artist to reach 100 million monthly Spotify listeners

Billie Eilish follows only The Weeknd and Taylor Swift to reach the streaming milestone – and becomes the youngest to do so at the age of 22.

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Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion

Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.

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You won't believe what this Star Wars figurine is worth

An extremely rare Star Wars action figure has become the world's most valuable toy after it sold for a record $525,000 (approx. €482,000).

Climate

Hottest May adds to 12 month streak of record breaking temperatures

A UN agency predicts a strong likelihood of La Nina conditions following the current El Nino event starting this summer.

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Sony in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue in reported $1bn deal

If the deal goes through, it will be the biggest of its kind - surpassing the estimated $500 million (€461 million) that Sony paid to acquire Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue in late 2021.

Green News

Temperatures in Delhi soar to nearly 50C amid brutal heatwave

The intense heat has come with warnings about heatstroke and water rationing in some areas.

Climate

Hottest April adds to 11 month streak of record-breaking temperatures

In Europe, it was the second warmest April on record.

Culture news

John Lennon’s long-lost guitar heads to auction

The long-lost guitar, played by John Lennon, could set a new world record as "the highest-selling Beatles guitar."

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Why are Taylor Swift fans rushing to a London pub?

A new Spotify record... Patti Smith reacts to being namechecked on 'The Tortured Poets Department'... And a London pub is trying to keep up... Here's the latest in TayTay's world.

Culture news

The record for the world’s most expensive comic has been broken

Got a spare €5.5 million? If that's the case, you've missed your shot at nabbing a collectors item featuring the Last Son of Krypton - which now stands as the most expensive comic to ever sell at auction...

Green News

March breaks temperature record for 10th month in a row

The sequence of air and ocean heat records ‘toppling’ continues, as climate scientists calls for rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions

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World's oldest man dies two months before his 115th birthday

Juan Vicente Pérez Mora credited his longevity to "working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early, drinking a glass of aguardiente every day, loving God, and always carrying him in his heart."

Climate

Have recent rains helped with Spain’s ongoing severe drought?

Despite recent rains topping up reservoirs, an unusually warm winter has made water shortages worse and drought is a consequence of a bigger problem.

Culture news

Beyoncé fans claim 'Cowboy Carter' vinyl and CD are missing tracks

Beyoncé fans who pre-ordered their copy of 'Cowboy Carter' say there are 4 to 5 tracks missing, fuelling speculation that Bey made last-minute changes to her groundbreaking country album.

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Beyoncé is back with 'Cowboy Carter' - and her longest tracklist yet

Queen B's 8th album drops tomorrow - and we now know the tracklist. Here's everything you need to know.