More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after two boats capsized in the Bay of Bengal. The vessels left Myanmar's Rakhine state in late June, carrying mostly Rohingya passengers, including some from Bangladeshi refugee camps.
New air quality maps show that all areas of Greater Manchester have at least moderate air quality due to ongoing moor fires, with Ashton-under-Lyne AQI at 132, unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Met Office has revealed when it will 'be less hot' after the UK's third heatwave of 2026. Temperatures are set to return closer to average by late July, but remain above normal.
More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials reported Thursday. One boat had around 250 passengers, the other about 280.
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The US launched strikes on Iran after attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned of crippling strikes unless Iran backs down, as kamikaze drones targeted naval facilities.
The Met Office warns of another heatwave surge, with nine English counties potentially reaching 35°C or higher by late July, following a brief cooldown.
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Greece, covering alcohol laws, quad bike safety, swimming risks, and wildfire alerts. Brits urged to check insurance and driving licenses.
The UK heatwave ends this weekend as temperatures drop to 7C in northern England and Scotland, with 70 forecast areas seeing single digits on Sunday.
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UK weather maps show temperatures dropping to 6C on Sunday, July 19, ending the heatwave. 28 counties, mainly in Scotland and northern England, will be under 10C.
The Met Office forecasts that the third UK heatwave of 2026 will end by this weekend as high pressure shifts, bringing cooler temperatures and a reprieve from record-breaking heat.
Weather models show UK temperatures could surge back to 36C by late July, with nine counties in England expected to reach 35C or more, despite a temporary cooldown this weekend.
Fred Olsen Cruises' Borealis departs Liverpool on Aug 19, 2027, for a nine-night Norwegian fjord cruise with paddleboarding, from £1,299 per person.
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Residents evacuated from Cairngorms National Park as wildfire near Ryvoan Bothy spreads, prompting police to tell locals to 'leave your pets and go'.
South Texas faces dangerous flash flooding after up to 16 inches of rain fell, with another foot possible. Rescues and road closures underway.
The Met Office has issued its verdict on potential heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend, as the UK experiences its third heatwave of 2026. Most areas will remain dry, with isolated showers possible in the far south and south-west.
Army veteran Craig Wiltshire, 50, recounts battling 12ft waves and riptide currents to rescue a boy at Seaton Carew beach, where two men tragically died.
Greater Manchester and Derbyshire Fire Services report progress on Tintwistle Moor and Dovestone fires, using drones and specialist equipment. Public urged to stay away.
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Two Scottish sailors in the Clipper Round the World race describe their joy at arriving in Oban, Scotland, after a 3,115-nautical mile Atlantic crossing from Washington DC.
A 20-year-old hillwalker was airlifted to hospital after falling while fleeing a snake in Glen Tilt, Perthshire. Coastguard helicopter rescued him from remote hillside.
The US military used kamikaze drones to strike Iranian naval facilities for the first time, targeting a submarine and ship maintenance base at Bandar Abbas with three Corsair unmanned surface vessels.
Ukraine's drone teams have targeted 20 Russian ships overnight, bringing the total to 136 attacks in nine days, disrupting Kerch Strait traffic and isolating Crimea.
One in six British holidaymakers have committed cultural blunders abroad, from eating with the left hand in South Asia to blowing noses at the table in China. A survey of 2,000 adults reveals top faux pas.
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Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish with tentacles up to 120ft have invaded New England beaches. Experts warn that even dead tentacles can still sting, causing severe pain.
Seven British nationals have died in the devastating wildfires that swept through southern Spain's Almeria region last week, police have confirmed.
Weather maps from WXCharts show a 485-mile wall of rain set to hit the UK on July 28, bringing a break from the ongoing heatwave that saw temperatures reach 35.5C.
Labour's voluntary social media curfew for 16-17 year olds, announced by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, faces criticism as ineffective, with Conservatives calling it a 'dog's dinner'.
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The Met Office says significant rainfall is not expected soon as a heatwave continues, with temperatures peaking at 33°C on Wednesday and severe wildfire warnings in place.
