Snowdonia (Eryri): Wales’ first national park; a mountainous region in the northwest.
A total solar eclipse has crossed Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain while the UK and Ireland have seen a deep partial eclipse — the most extensive across Britain since 1999. Scientists and agencies such as NASA have flown instruments and balloons into the path of totality to study the Sun's corona and to gather data for improving space‑weather forecasts.
Queues to reach Snowdon’s summit have grown amid hot weather and rising visitor numbers. Videos show bottlenecks at the trig point, with wardens urging patience and safety. Discussions focus on safety, access, and inclusivity in Britain’s outdoors.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a directive redefining what constitutes a prohibited take under the Endangered Species Act, signaling that harm or killing must be intentional to count. The move, echoed across multiple outlets, has sparked lawsuits and warnings from environmental groups.