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LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - (This August 11 story corrects spelling of last name of engagement officer in paragraphs 5 and 7) The source of the River Thames has dried up further downstream than ever ...

A huge mass of wet wipes has formed in the Thames in London, changing the course of the river. The "wet wipe island" is the size of two tennis courts. Ministers are urging the public to not flush wet ...

It’s one of the world’s most storied rivers, with sites such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London visible beyond its algae-covered, walled banks. But can one really catch a big ...