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European art, design, and fashion events

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Latest: London hosts major fashion and cultural festivals in September 2026

Throughout September 2026, several major European cities are hosting significant art, design, and fashion events. In Germany, Berlin Art Week returns for its 15th edition, involving approximately 120 museums and galleri

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PFAS contamination in wastewater and recycling systems

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Latest: Thames Water pilot shows surge in toxic forever chemicals

Reports indicate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, in various water systems. In the United States, experts have warned that car wash wastewater may c

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Global toxic algae bloom occurrences

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Latest: Toxic blue-green algae detected in Canada and the UK

Toxic algae blooms have been reported in various regions, prompting health and safety warnings for humans and animals. In Minnesota, hot summer weather and high phosphorus levels from runoff have caused thick green alga

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Open-water fatalities in London

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Latest: Hackney Marshes: 12-year-old boy dies in River Lea

A series of fatal open-water incidents involving children has occurred in London during August 2026. On 3 August, a 14-year-old boy drowned at Millwall Outer Dock on the Isle of Dogs during a heatwave. Following a coord

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