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Vax dubbed 2021’s Word of the Year by Oxford Languages

Vax dubbed 2021’s Word of the Year by Oxford Languages

Oxford Languages president Casper Grathwohl said vax was ‘an obvious choice’.

‘Small number’ of people taken to hospital after train collision

‘Small number’ of people taken to hospital after train collision

The driver had been trapped before being released from his cab having sustained injuries that were not believed to be serious.

What the papers say – November 1

What the papers say – November 1

A train collision in Wiltshire features among the stories on Monday’s front pages.

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

France has threatened to impose increased port restrictions and border checks if more fishing licences are not granted by Tuesday.

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

Countries have to move to ‘real-world action’, PM will tell leaders, while Prince of Wales will call for a ‘war-like footing’ to tackle the crisis.

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

The money will go to developing countries to help with repairs from climate-related events.

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

The former Labour leader said Alok Sharma was being undermined by his colleagues.

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Around 100 people were evacuated and injuries are believed to be minor following the incident in Salisbury.

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Emergency services are at the site close to London Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Police said.

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

The funnel cloud was spotted during a surfing competition on Llantwit Major Beach.

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

It follows breakthroughs in recent months on transatlantic disputes which saw tariffs on UK goods suspended.

Charles calls for ‘war-like footing’ to tackle climate crisis

Charles calls for ‘war-like footing’ to tackle climate crisis

The Prince of Wales will speak at the opening ceremony of Cop26 in Glasgow.

Cop26: Glasgow bin strikes to go ahead as world leaders arrive

Cop26: Glasgow bin strikes to go ahead as world leaders arrive

The GMB union blamed Glasgow City Council for their members deciding to press ahead with action which had been suspended.

Father-of-three died trying to save paddleboarders in Haverfordwest river

Father-of-three died trying to save paddleboarders in Haverfordwest river

Paul O’Dwyer is said to have jumped in the river in Haverfordwest to save two women before he died.

Cop26: What happened on first day of climate change summit

Cop26: What happened on first day of climate change summit

The two-week conference got under way on Sunday.

Boris Johnson warns Paris Agreement will crumple without Cop26 success

Boris Johnson warns Paris Agreement will crumple without Cop26 success

The Prime Minister made the claim at the end of the G20 summit in Rome.

Lack of vaccines bars some key climate activists from Cop26, campaigners claim

Lack of vaccines bars some key climate activists from Cop26, campaigners claim

They said some of those from countries most affected by the climate emergency could not attend as they were unable to be vaccinated.

Sir David Attenborough’s new series Green Planet premieres in Glasgow amid Cop26

Sir David Attenborough’s new series Green Planet premieres in Glasgow amid Cop26

The Green Planet uses groundbreaking filming techniques to show viewers the intricate world of plants.

NHS chief Stephen Powis: Use 111 service before going to A&E departments

NHS chief Stephen Powis: Use 111 service before going to A&E departments

NHS England’s national medical director said the service was facing a ‘winter like no other’ because of the dual threat of Covid-19 and seasonal flu.

G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’

G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’

Their agreements came on the eve of Cop26 in Glasgow, which Boris Johnson has described as a ‘moment of truth’ for humanity.

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