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Wales: Country in north-west Europe; part of the United Kingdom
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2021 of 3,107,500 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff.

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Ryan Giggs: Former Wales boss and Manchester United star on trial for domestic violence [Video]

Ryan Giggs: Former Wales boss and Manchester United star on trial for domestic violence

Prosecutors say there was "a much uglier and more sinister side" to Ryan Giggs behind closed doors that allegedly involved physical and psychological abuse.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:57Published
I visited Wales for the first time to climb the country’s tallest mountain [Video]

I visited Wales for the first time to climb the country’s tallest mountain

I finally visited Wales to climb its highest mountain and here’s what I learnt.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:08Published
Rail strikes: Labour accuses Shapps of ‘increasing division’ [Video]

Rail strikes: Labour accuses Shapps of ‘increasing division’

The Chair of the Labour Party has criticised the UK Government’s handling of industrial action by rail workers in England, saying that they have “not been dealing with the reasons behind” the..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:00Published
Former rugby player: Brain damage cases ‘tip of the iceberg’ [Video]

Former rugby player: Brain damage cases ‘tip of the iceberg’

A Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league player says the current levels of brain damage being detected in players are the “tip of the iceberg”. Lenny Woodard has been diagnosed with..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:48Published
Ports, airports and roads in chaos on ‘Frantic Friday’ [Video]

Ports, airports and roads in chaos on ‘Frantic Friday’

Ports, airports and roads are struggling to cope with the busiest summer getaway in over eight years. ‘Frantic Friday’ will see millions of Brits head off on their holidays as schools in England..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:25Published
Record-breaking heatwave causes major travel disruption [Video]

Record-breaking heatwave causes major travel disruption

The record-breaking heatwave is causing major travel disruption across England and Wales. A red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for the first time - as temperatures are predicted to..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:53Published
Weather: Met Office issues rare ‘extreme heat warning’ [Video]

Weather: Met Office issues rare ‘extreme heat warning’

An extreme heat warning has been issued across large parts of England and Wales as temperatures continue to climb. The Met Office has warned temperatures could be in excess of 35C in the southeast on..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:28Published
Why are barristers striking? Legal aid row explained [Video]

Why are barristers striking? Legal aid row explained

Barristers are staging mass walkouts in England and Wales - leading to unusual scenes outside courts. More than 1,000 cases are expected to be impacted by the strikes each day. Report by Burnsla. Like..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:32Published

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England's Fred Wright and Anna Henderson win silvers in time trials as Wales' Geraint Thomas takes bronze after falling.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Furlong scores four as Wales beat Canada

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