Britain's Armed Forces would struggle to stop Russian drone waves if Putin ordered an attack, a former Army intelligence officer has warned, saying the UK has no real capability to deal with a mass drone threat.
The 2026/27 Champions League League Phase draw takes place today. Man United and Man City discover their opponents. Free streaming options are available.
Willie Mullins has announced the retirement of Galopin Des Champs, the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, after a below-par final run.
The UK will see a partial lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, peaking at 5.12am on Friday. Check your postcode for viewing times and cloud cover.
Nearly 700 homes in Templeton, Pembrokeshire, are without power after thunderstorms hit Wales, with a yellow Met Office warning covering the whole country until 10pm.
The Met Office has issued a verdict on the chance of El Niño causing wetter and stormier conditions in the UK over autumn and winter, warning of an unprecedented event.
UK households are urged to prepare seven emergency items as Met Office yellow thunderstorm warnings cover England and Wales, with flash flooding and power cuts possible.
Weather models show heatwave conditions returning to the UK for three days in early September, with temperatures possibly reaching 29C, after thunderstorms this week.
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America on August 27, 2026, turning the Moon a deep red.
Met Office weather maps show heavy rain across the UK for five consecutive days from Thursday to Monday, with yellow thunderstorm warnings issued and up to 75mm possible.
Sheringham in Norfolk is praised by visitors as a place where 'time slows down', offering an award-winning beach, vintage charm and a tranquil escape from crowded tourist spots.
Tourists fled Mallorca beaches on August 24 as meteotsunamis, or rissagas, sent water inland at Alcúdia, Sóller, Andratx and Port Adriano, flooding promenades and bars.
A small plane crashed near Seldovia, Alaska, killing all five people aboard, authorities confirmed. The crash occurred on Wednesday, and recovery efforts are underway.
The Met Office warns heavy rain will hit 36 areas across the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, with storms expected Saturday and Sunday.
Motorists in the North East are warned as heavy rain brings thunder and hail risk, with braking distances doubling and experts urging pre-journey checks.
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig urged passengers to report dangerous Bee Network buses after whistleblowers warned a driver or passenger could be seriously hurt.
Liverpool Night Market will go ahead despite a yellow thunderstorm warning, with outside stalls moved and a new inside offer added at St George's Hall.
Five Russian drones illegally entered Moldovan airspace early on its 35th Independence Day, prompting monitoring by national authorities and partners for public safety.
Met Office Yellow warning issued as thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep UK. Drivers told to check wipers, lights and tyres before journeys.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the early hours of Friday, with around 93% of the Moon in Earth's darkest shadow at maximum.
World Rugby has replaced referee Nika Amashukeli for the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town after illness. Angus Gardner will take charge.
Households are urged to buy battery or wind-up radios as part of UK Prepare guidance for potential war, power cuts, or other national emergencies.
More than 30 British nationals, including a 13-year-old girl, are missing after flash floods in Nepal as rescue efforts continue and the death toll rises to 165.
Londoners rejoiced as heavy rain arrived on Thursday morning, offering a welcome reprieve after weeks of blistering heat and one of the driest summers on record.
Fears grow that Russia may use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine as peace talks stall and strikes escalate, with CIA Director John Ratcliffe visiting Moscow this week.
Atlantic storm 'Dolly' may hit Mar-a-Lago days after Dolly Parton's death, with a 60% chance of becoming a tropical storm.
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the UK. An expert shares tips for staying safe while driving in heavy rain, including a quick three-minute car check.
Three friends from Swansea were stranded in Turkey with no money for four days after their easyJet flight home was cancelled due to an aircraft issue.
Several Britons are missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet, with rescue teams searching for survivors amid widespread devastation.
Flooding has hit Birmingham as two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover England and Wales, with up to 75mm of rain possible in some areas.