Entertainment
Prime Video's 'Seeking Persephone' Period Drama Hailed as Modern Classic
The new Prime Video period drama 'Seeking Persephone', adapted from Sarah M Eden's novel, is receiving rave reviews, with fans comparing it to Bridgerton and Pride and Prejudice.
Sports
Detroit Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Sidelined with Collapsed Lung Diagnosis
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham faces an extended absence after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung, following an initial report of a lower back injury during a game against the Washington Wizards.
Politics
NATO Jets Scrambled as Russian Warplane Violates Estonian Airspace
Italian Air Force units under NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission responded to a Russian SU-30 fighter entering Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for one minute, marking the first such incident this year.
Crime
Iranian Spies Accused of Hostile Surveillance on London's Jewish Communities
Two men allegedly spied for Iran, conducting hostile surveillance on Jewish sites in London including synagogues and the Israeli embassy, a court hears.
Health
Weather
UK's Hottest Day of 2026 Recorded as Spring Heatwave Peaks
Temperatures soared to 20.9C in Wales on Wednesday, marking the UK's hottest day of 2026 so far. Warm and sunny weather will persist into the weekend, though not reaching that peak again.
Australia Braces for Historic Category 5 Cyclone Narelle
Queensland prepares for Cyclone Narelle, a Category 5 storm with 300kmph winds, potentially the first in over a century to hit Cape York Peninsula, prompting evacuation warnings.
Queensland Braces for Historic Category 5 Cyclone Narelle
Queensland prepares for potentially its worst tropical cyclone in living memory as Storm Narelle intensifies to category 5, with wind gusts reaching 300kmph and widespread destruction anticipated.
UK Warm Weekend Forecast After Record-Breaking Temperatures
The UK is set for a warm and sunny weekend with temperatures in the mid to high teens, following Wednesday's record high of 20.9C. The Met Office forecasts continued above-average warmth across most regions.
Karachi Storm Kills 15, Injures Dozens Overnight
A violent overnight storm in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and over two dozen injuries due to collapsed structures and severe weather conditions.
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