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The Environment Agency declared that more than half of which country is officially in drought following an exceptionally hot and dry period in summer 2026?
💡 England
Which Labour politician was elected as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham after he became Prime Minister?
💡 Bev Craig
Which Japanese golfer won the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title, after beating Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off?
💡 Shiho Kuwaki
On this date (3 August)
On 3 August 1492, which Italian explorer set sail from Palos de la Frontera in Spain on his first voyage to the Americas?
💡 Christopher Columbus
On 3 August 1958, the USS Nautilus became the first vessel to do what, passing beneath the ice at the top of the world?
💡 Travel under the North Pole
On 3 August 1916, Sir Roger Casement was hanged for treason at Pentonville Prison in London. With which Irish historical event of that same year is he most closely associated?
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