Ferry capsizes off Cyprus: 1 dead, 99 missing
A ferry carrying 258 passengers capsized near Kyrenia, northern Cyprus. One person has died and 99 remain unaccounted for, with a rescue operation underway.
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Ferry capsizes off Cyprus with 260 on board; rescue underway
A ferry carrying at least 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus after taking on water. Rescue operations are ongoing, with around 100 people unaccounted for.
Jet2 flight from Stansted makes emergency U-turn after mid-air alert
A Jet2 flight from Stansted to Ibiza made an emergency U-turn over France and landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle after issuing a squawk 7700 code at 35,000ft.
Top 8 UK pub walks revealed: Shropshire to Cotswolds
Beavertown reveals the UK's top pub walks by ratings and reviews. Google searches for 'pub walks' surged 129% in a month. The list includes routes in Shropshire, Cumbria, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.
Nepal floods: Teacher saves 1,600 pupils as death toll tops 700
A school principal in Nepal saved more than 1,600 lives by sounding the alarm as floods killed 752 people, with thousands still missing.
Thunderstorm warnings issued as lightning and hail possible
Fresh yellow thunderstorm warnings cover most of the UK on Sunday, with lightning, hail and up to 40mm of rain possible in some areas.
Ireland’s best hotel for book lovers has Dublin’s finest bookshops on its doorstep
The Merrion in Dublin offers literary history, luxury rooms, and proximity to the city's best bookshops, ideal for book-inspired travel.
Kyrenia ferry capsizes off Cyprus with 270 on board
A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus, with 270 passengers and crew on board. Coastguard boats and rescue helicopters have been deployed to save survivors.
Two displays cancelled at Southport Air Show today
Tutor and Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers displays are unable to fly today at Southport Air Show, organisers have announced.
Driver unhurt as Ferrari 296 wrecked in Salford crash
A Ferrari 296 supercar was wrecked on the M602 in Salford after its driver lost control in heavy rain. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the driver was unhurt and urged motorists to drive to the conditions.
Jet2 flight to Ibiza declares emergency, diverts to Paris
A Jet2 flight from London Stansted to Ibiza declared an emergency at 35,000ft and diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle after broadcasting squawk 7700.
UK thunderstorm warnings: Full list of areas affected
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover most of the UK on Sunday, August 30, with hail, lightning and 45mph winds forecast from 11am.
New thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester with hail and winds
A new yellow thunderstorm warning covers Greater Manchester on August 30, with heavy rain, hail, frequent lightning and 45mph winds forecast, as drought conditions persist across England.
Dad killed by falling sign at Christian festival pictured
Robert Guanco, 41, died when a wooden sign at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex tipped over. He was a pastor at Jesus Living Water Church in Eastbourne.
Russia may launch massive drone and missile attack on Baltic states
Russia could launch a massive drone and missile attack on the Baltic states to test NATO, an expert has warned, amid rising tensions and defensive preparations.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 750 dead, 3,000 missing; tunnel rescue
At least 750 dead and 3,000 missing after Himalayan flash floods. Rescuers in Nepal and China search for trapped workers, with a pipe inserted into a tunnel at Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site.
Yellow thunderstorm warning for North East with heavy showers
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the North East, with heavy showers and travel disruption expected from 11am until 11:59pm today.
River Mersey search ends after man spotted in water
A search of the River Mersey was stood down after no one was found, with the report treated as a false call with good intent.
Living Nostradamus reveals six places key to surviving Mars
A 'Living Nostradamus' claims six regions on Earth can replicate Mars' inhospitable conditions, offering a key to surviving the red planet.
Yellow thunderstorm warning for 25 Scottish regions
A yellow Met Office warning covers 25 Scottish regions from 11am to 9pm on Sunday, with flooding, lightning and hail possible.
Two missing after Channel boat distress rescue mission
Two people remain missing after a boat with five aboard was reported 'in distress' south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse. Rescue teams, including a helicopter and RNLI lifeboats, are searching.
Met Office: September 'very warm spells' possible in southern UK
The Met Office says short-lived 'very warm spells' are possible in September, especially in the south, though temperatures are expected to sit around average.
Two missing after Channel boat distress, rescue ongoing
Two people remain missing after a boat got into distress in the English Channel, with a rescue operation underway, according to reports.
Met Office heatwave verdict: September 28C scorcher forecast
Weather maps suggest temperatures could reach 28C in southern and western England on September 5, with 29C possible on September 7, potentially meeting official heatwave criteria.
13-hour thunderstorm warning issued for Merseyside
A 13-hour yellow thunderstorm warning is in force for Merseyside on Sunday, with heavy showers, thunder and lightning forecast from 11am to midnight.
Water pours through ceiling of Bridgend McDonald's and floods restaurant
Water gushed through the ceiling of a Bridgend McDonald's on Saturday, forcing a partial closure amid a yellow thunderstorm warning and flash flooding in the town.
Man shares wife's final words before Nepal flood disappearance
A British man reveals his last phone call with his newlywed wife before she went missing in Nepal flash floods. 90% of the village was washed away.
Met Office yellow warnings for 101 areas as thunderstorms near
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for 101 areas of the UK as thunder and lightning approach, covering regions from East Midlands to Wales.
Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers all of Wales
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the whole of Wales on Sunday, with hail, frequent lightning and strong winds forecast.
Met Office double storm warnings for 134 areas as flooding feared
Two Met Office yellow warnings cover most of the UK from 11am to 9pm, with 30-40mm of rain, 35-45mph winds, lightning and hail expected to cause disruption.
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