Saudi Yanbu refinery fire sends smoke billowing amid Houthi strikes
A major fire at the Yanbu oil refinery in western Saudi Arabia has sent huge smoke clouds over the facility, as regional tensions escalate with Houthi strikes.
Category : Weather
Turkish Airlines flight terror as passengers scream 'we will die'
Passengers on Turkish Airlines flight THY663 screamed 'we will die' as the Airbus A321 battled severe turbulence and made three failed landing attempts at Tunis before diverting to Enfidha.
Met Office warns of heavy rain in 14 counties on Monday
Met Office forecasters warn heavy rain could hit 14 counties in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Monday, while southern areas may see highs of 26C.
Cruise ship vanishes in Java Sea, 140 missing
Around 140 passengers are missing after a cruise ship vanished in the Java Sea near Indonesia, with 102 rescued and one body found so far.
Great North Run 2027: Date, ballot entry and fee details
The Great North Run 2027 takes place on September 12, 2027, from Newcastle to South Shields. General ballot entries close before 12am on September 20, 2026.
Met Office names 34 areas facing heavy rain on Monday
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain for Monday across Scotland and northern England, with 34 areas affected. The heaviest downpour is expected near Stornoway in the far north of Scotland.
Ferry with 240 aboard vanishes in Java Sea; one dead, 140 missing
A ferry carrying 240 people has disappeared in the Java Sea, Indonesia, with one person confirmed dead and 140 still missing, prompting a major search operation.
Manchester to South Korea: Rent and bills just £350 a month
Robyn Mansir moved from Manchester to South Korea, where her rent and bills total £350 a month. She now lives in Seoul and says living costs are much lower than in the UK.
Indonesia search for missing ship with 240 aboard
A major search operation is underway after the Virgo Transport 8, carrying 241 passengers, lost contact in the Java Sea en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Search launched for missing Indonesian ship with 241 aboard
A search operation is underway for the Virgo Transport 8, which lost contact in the Java Sea while carrying 241 passengers from East Java to South Kalimantan.
Fred. Olsen 2027 solar eclipse cruises from UK ports
Fred. Olsen offers two 2027 cruises from Liverpool and Southampton timed for the August 2 total solar eclipse, with viewing from ship decks and astronomer commentary.
Search for missing Indonesian ship with 241 aboard
Indonesian rescuers are searching for the Virgo Transport 8, a passenger ship with 241 people aboard, missing in the Java Sea after losing contact on Sunday.
Tarot Horoscope Sept 14-20: What the Cards Reveal for Your Sign
Ace of Coins for Aries, Ten of Wands for Taurus, The Star for Gemini — discover your tarot card and weekly horoscope for September 14-20.
Daily horoscope September 13, 2026: Predictions for your star sign
The Moon angles towards Mars today, bringing potential for conflict and butting of heads. Taurus, Gemini and Pisces should let feelings unfold naturally, not rush.
Major fire at Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey filming location
A major fire has broken out at Dalton Mills in Keighley, Yorkshire, a 150-year-old textile mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey. Fire crews are at the scene, with road closures in place.
Six rescued in seven-hour RNLI yacht drama off Cushendall
Six people were rescued from a 46ft yacht off Cushendall, Northern Ireland, after a seven-hour RNLI operation in gale-force winds and darkness.
RNLI rescues six after seven-hour yacht ordeal off Cushendall
Six people were rescued by Red Bay RNLI after their yacht lost power and steering in gale-force winds off Cushendall, following a seven-hour operation.
Flesh-eating screwworm infects first horse in Texas outbreak
A horse in Presidio County, Texas, is the first documented equine case of New World screwworm in the US, as officials move to contain the flesh-eating parasite.
UK set for 25C Monday but no heatwave, Met Office says
Temperatures will reach 25C in London on Monday, but the Met Office says conditions will not meet heatwave thresholds, with rain and showers forecast for much of the week.
Keep spiders out of your home with 7 key tips this autumn
As temperatures drop this autumn, spiders become more visible in UK homes. Learn 7 key tips to deter them, from sealing cracks to reducing clutter and food sources.
Met Office forecasts 25C September heat surge for Monday
The Met Office has forecast a 25C scorcher for Monday as summer conditions return in September, with temperatures set to surge across Britain.
Poland scrambles helicopter after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland has scrambled a military helicopter after Russian strikes on western Ukraine, with the Operational Command saying it is monitoring the situation and ensuring safety.
UK weather maps show 30C heat surge with 20 counties reaching 28C
Weather forecasting models show highs of 30C could soon return to the UK, with 20 counties in England potentially reaching 28C or more on Friday September 25.
Lufthansa flight declares mid-air emergency over UK, diverts to Glasgow
Lufthansa Flight LH418 from Frankfurt to Washington DC declared a squawk 7700 emergency over northern Scotland and diverted to Glasgow Airport, landing on runway 23.
UK September heatwave ruled out despite warm forecast
The UK will not see a sixth heatwave of 2026, forecasters say, but temperatures will rise sharply this weekend, with highs of 26C expected before autumnal weather returns.
E-bike horror as woman, 94, mown down and left with broken neck, ribs, ankle and other injuries
A 94-year-old grandmother was left with horrific injuries after an electric motorbike ploughed into her after she enjoyed lunch with a friend. Peggy Maxwell was rushed to hospital after the gran was struck by the e-bike being driven by a youth.
Met Office: 24 counties at risk of heavy rain on Sunday
Met Office forecasts heavy rain across southern and central UK early Sunday, with 24 counties in England and Wales at risk. Conditions expected to improve by afternoon.
Easy Way to Banish Lawn Moss with One Simple Item
Moss can plague lawns in September, but iron sulphate offers a gentle, chemical-free way to kill it and feed grass for a greener autumn lawn.
Clocks go back October 25, 2026: UK returns to GMT
Clocks go back at 2am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, ending British Summer Time and returning the UK to Greenwich Mean Time, with Liverpool sunsets dropping to around 4.53pm.
Drivers told how to react as millions admit panic at sirens
New research shows 41% of UK motorists panic when an emergency vehicle approaches. Experts urge calm and safe manoeuvres, with fewer than a quarter confident in the correct response.
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