A farmer who starved his Highland cows during a drought has been fined. David Cameron left the animals in a field at Broadleys Farm near Stirling without checking on them during an extended period of dry weather in the spring and summer of 2023. Animal health inspectors found two of the cattle in an "emaciated" state following a tip off from an anonymous caller, while another had failed to develop udders after birthing its first calf due to "chronic malnutrition". Cameron, 72, was fined £1,040 after admitting a single charge...

British travellers are urged to follow the advice of local authorities The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel update for Turkey after Istanbul was rocked by a series of tremors, including a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday. The epicentre was some 25 miles south-west of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara and had a depth of about six miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.3. The disaster and emergency management agency urged residents to stay away from buildings....

Urgent travel warning issued to UK tourists in Turkey after Istanbul earthquake The Foreign Office updated its 'Warnings and Insurance' page today (April 23) following news of the earthquake The Foreign Office has issued an urgent statement to UK tourists in Turkey following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake. In the announcement, the government body for travel stated that the earthquakes may still impact areas all over the region, urging travellers to stay updated with the local authorities and media. The FCDO said: "Strong earthquakes may continue to affect the region and it...

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A massive wildfire continued to burn in New Jersey on Wednesday, spanning over 8,500 acres and prompting the evacuation of 3,000 people, which snarled traffic and sent huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. The Jones Road Wildfire started in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management area in Ocean County on Tuesday afternoon and exploded in size to 8,500 acres by 10:30 p.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The blaze was fueled by strong 25 mph gusts that whipped through the area. As of Tuesday evening, the...

ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey. Its epicenter was some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara.

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in force Wednesday morning across parts of north central Texas, with alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The severe weather threat in Texas poses public safety concerns. Damage from high winds and hail can affect vehicles, structures, and agricultural operations.