UK drivers warned of £1,000 fine as pollen bomb hits
Motorists in England face £1,000 fines if pollen-covered windscreens obstruct vision. With very high pollen levels this week, hay fever sufferers urged to clean cars and check medication.
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UK Tourists Warned of Up to Six-Hour Airport Delays This Summer
UK tourists face up to six-hour airport delays this summer due to EU's new Entry and Exit System, warns IATA and travel experts.
Brazil Rains Kill 25, 43 Missing in Minas Gerais
Heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, kill 25 and leave 43 missing; floods and landslides cause widespread damage.
Victoria Braces for Record 49°C Heatwave and Extreme Fire Danger
Victoria faces record 49°C heatwave and extreme fire danger, with evacuations urged in Otways area and total fire ban in place.
UK Weather Forecasters Face Unprecedented Trolling During Heatwave
UK weather forecasters faced unprecedented trolling during the July heatwave, with abuse linked to climate change reporting.
Xi Jinping Calls for Action as Deadly Floods Displace Thousands in Northern China
Xi Jinping urges action as floods kill 15, displace thousands in northern China, with warnings of more extreme weather in July.
UK Passport Fee Rises for Second Time in 14 Months
UK passport fee rises to £88.50, second hike in 14 months. Which? criticises increase. New EU passport rules also warned.
Storm Ida: Flash Flooding in New York and New Jersey Kills Nine
At least nine dead after flash flooding and tornadoes hit New York and New Jersey, with states of emergency declared.
Tsunami Warnings Lifted Across Pacific After Major Russia Earthquake
Tsunami warnings lifted across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula; millions return home with minimal damage.
Teens Rescued from Rough Seas in Lancashire Snatch Rescue
Up to 20 teenagers were rescued from rough seas off Fleetwood, Lancashire, with three hospitalised after ingesting seawater. A coastguard officer performed a tethered snatch rescue.
UK Could See Hottest Day Ever With 41C Heatwave
The UK may experience its hottest day ever as new forecasts predict temperatures could reach 41C in early July, potentially breaking the current record of 40.3C set in 2022.
Spain Issues Urgent Sunday Travel Safety Alert for Tourists
Spain's Interior Ministry issues a Sunday safety warning to tourists as summer travel peaks, urging vigilance against crime and fire risks. The Foreign Office also advises on street crime, vehicle theft, and drink spiking.
Japan and Morocco Face Old Order Giants in Last 32
Japan and Morocco face Brazil and Netherlands in World Cup last 32, offering hope of a winner outside traditional powers. Can they break the old order?
Four Dead in Kentucky Flash Floods, Governor Says
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirms four deaths from flash floods caused by thunderstorms dumping up to 7 inches of rain. State of emergency declared.
NSW Beaches to Get Dawn-to-Dusk Drone Patrols in $34m Anti-Shark Program
NSW will deploy year-round dawn-to-dusk drone patrols at 70 beaches in a $34m program to spot sharks earlier and restore beachgoer confidence after recent attacks.
Nathan Outlaw: Simple Seafood and His New Fish Book
Chef Nathan Outlaw shares his philosophy on simple seafood cooking, tips for buying and preparing fish, and a recipe for steamed brill with pea, shallot and cider stew.
Europe Braces for Record 40°C+ as Heatwave Moves East
Over 191 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C. Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia brace for record heat above 40°C as a deadly heatwave moves east, with hundreds of deaths reported in Spain and France.
England Players Use New Sports Drink to Beat Heat at World Cup
England's World Cup squad is using CoreCtrl, an electrolyte drink with L-taurine, to combat extreme heat in Qatar by lowering sweat temperature and aiding thermoregulation.
Magical £10 Wine Train from London to Kent Vineyards
A £10 wine train from London takes passengers to Kent vineyards via Spa Valley Railway. Tours at Birchden or Wildwood Vineyards cost £20-£35. Journey time about one hour.
Newborn Rescued from Rubble After Venezuela Earthquakes
A newborn baby was pulled alive from rubble 32 hours after a 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake doublet struck Venezuela, killing over 1,400 and leaving 70,000 missing. British crisis-response volunteers are assisting.
UK Heatwave: 41C Possible as 18 Counties Face 40C+
Weather maps show a 41C heatwave days away, with 18 English counties potentially surpassing 40C, possibly breaking the UK record of 40.3C set in July 2022.
UK Wet Wipe Ban 2026-2027: Key Dates for All 4 Nations
The UK is phasing out single-use plastic wet wipes from December 2026 to August 2027. Wales leads on Dec 18, 2026, followed by England and NI in May 2027, and Scotland in Aug 2027.
United Airlines flight narrowly misses drone at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight narrowly avoided a drone while landing at Newark Airport. The pilot reported the drone was about 100 feet below. The FAA is investigating.
Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 5, Threatens Caribbean Islands
Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5, brushing Caribbean islands with strong winds and heavy rain, prompting flood warnings and shelter preparations.
EU Ruling to Make Hand Luggage Free by 2027, but UK Travellers Face Restrictions
EU rules from 2027 will make hand luggage free on flights, but UK travellers may only benefit on return journeys from the EU.
Bizarre New Guinness World Records For 2025 Revealed
Guinness World Records unveils 10 new bizarre records for 2025, including balancing a chainsaw on the chin and most spoons on a face.
Rail Passengers Told to Travel Only if Essential Amid Red Extreme Heat Warning
UK rail passengers told to travel only if essential amid red extreme heat warning, with speed restrictions and cancellations expected.
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Turbulence Injures 25
Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made emergency landing in Minneapolis after severe turbulence injured 25 passengers.
UK heatwave: When will the hot weather end?
UK heatwave to ease slightly over weekend, but red warning extended until Friday. Temperatures to drop from 37°C to 32°C on Saturday.
Simon Calder Urgent Flight Warning: 40,000 Stranded
Travel expert Simon Calder warns passengers as thunderstorms cancel over 200 flights, stranding 40,000 at Heathrow and Gatwick. BA and EasyJet affected.
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