Tour de France GC: Pogacar Leads Vingegaard by 3:36
Tadej Pogacar leads the Tour de France general classification by 3 minutes 36 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard after stage 10, with Remco Evenepoel third at 4:06.
Category : Weather
Wales to See Deepest Solar Eclipse in Decades on August 12
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will obscure up to 94% of the sun in parts of Wales, the deepest eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
Met Office Forecasts When UK Heatwave Will End with Rain
The Met Office forecasts rain will hit the UK from July 25-26, ending the heatwave, but warns of thunderstorms and localised downpours as the dry spell breaks.
6.3 Quake Triggers Tsunami Warning in New Zealand
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake near Te Anau, New Zealand, prompted a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for a 1,340-mile stretch of coastline on the South Island.
EastEnders Star Issues Passport Warning After Ryanair Refusal
EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman was refused boarding on a Ryanair flight to Spain due to new EU passport rules, despite having a year left on her passport. She warns travellers to check issue dates, not just expiry.
Navy Jet Buzzes Beach, Blows Umbrellas in Low Flyby
A US Navy Blue Angels jet flew extremely low over Pensacola Beach, Florida, sending deckchairs and umbrellas flying. The military is reviewing the incident.
UK Heatwave to Briefly Cool Down This Weekend Before Returning
The UK will see a temporary cooldown this weekend with temperatures dropping up to 7°C in the north, but heatwave conditions are expected to return next week, particularly in southern England.
Mexico Bans Vapes: UK Travellers Face Confiscation or Fines
Travellers to Mexico are warned not to pack vapes or e-cigarettes. Mexican customs will confiscate them, and offenders risk fines of up to 3,000 pesos (£150) or detention under strict public health laws.
Met Office: Greater Manchester to Cool to 22C as Heatwave Ends
Greater Manchester is set to drop to 22C as the UK's third heatwave of 2026 ends. The Met Office forecasts gradual cooling from 28C on Thursday, with settled dry weather continuing.
Why Airport Security May Stop You for Carrying Cards
Airport security may flag decks of playing cards in carry-on bags because X-ray scanners see them as dense, suspicious objects. The TSA warns that tight stacks can trigger manual checks, adding up to 15 minutes.
Tsunami Warning After 6.3 Quake Hits New Zealand
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake near Fiordland National Park prompts immediate tsunami evacuation orders for South Island's west coast from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point.
New Zealand 6.3 Quake Triggers Tsunami Evacuation
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck 40km north of Te Anau, New Zealand, prompting a tsunami warning and immediate evacuation orders for coastal areas in the South Island.
Tourist Drives Onto Coastal Path After Wrong Turn
A tourist drove onto a narrow clifftop footpath on the Gower Peninsula after a tyre blowout, stopping only when walkers intervened. The path had recently been resurfaced at a cost of £80,000.
Playing Cards Trigger Airport Security Alerts: TSA Warns
A deck of playing cards can raise security alarms at airports due to X-ray scanner limitations, causing delays. The TSA advises removing cards from bags to avoid manual checks.
Italy Beach Booking Systems: What Tourists Need to Know
Italy caps beach visitors with booking systems to combat overtourism. Popular beaches like La Pelosa and Cala Goloritzé are booked out. Visitors must reserve online and may face time slots.
500+ Feared Dead in Rohingya Boat Disaster
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.
Greater Manchester Air Quality Impacted by Moor Fires
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.
Met Office: When UK Heatwave Will End
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.
Over 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize
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.
Jet2 Warns of Traffic Disruption in Algarve and Madeira
Jet2 has issued alerts for passengers traveling to Algarve and Madeira due to annual motorcycle rallies causing traffic and road closures. Allow extra time to the airport.
Trump warns Iran to 'behave' after US launches new strikes
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.
UK Braces for New Heatwave: Nine Counties Could Hit 35°C
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.
Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Greece Summer 2026
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.
UK Heatwave Ends: Temperatures Plunge to 7C in 14 Areas
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.
Canary Wharf: A Relaxing London City Break
Skip the crowds in central London and discover Canary Wharf, a hidden gem with green spaces, waterside dining, and a spa, just 10 minutes from the sights.
UK Temperatures to Plunge to 6C as Heatwave Ends
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.
Met Office: Third UK Heatwave of 2026 to End This Weekend
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.
UK Weather: New 36C Heatwave Surge Forecast for Nine Counties
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.
Nordic Cruise from Liverpool: Waterfalls, Paddleboarding, Fjords
Fred Olsen Cruises' Borealis departs Liverpool on Aug 19, 2027, for a nine-night Norwegian fjord cruise with paddleboarding, from £1,299 per person.
Cairngorms Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Highlands
Residents evacuated from Cairngorms National Park as wildfire near Ryvoan Bothy spreads, prompting police to tell locals to 'leave your pets and go'.
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