Met Office: Heavy rain to hit 26 UK areas on Thursday
The Met Office warns thunderstorms are likely each day from Wednesday to Friday, with 26 areas facing heavy downpours on Thursday, some exceeding 32mm/h.
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Nevada sues feds over Colorado River water cuts
Nevada has filed a federal lawsuit challenging mandatory Colorado River water cuts, arguing the federal plan unfairly targets the state while ignoring upstream usage.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from UK and Ireland this week
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon reddish in the early hours of Friday, August 28, visible across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from Liverpool this week
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon reddish on Friday, August 28, visible across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, weather permitting.
Lunar eclipse 2026: UK timings for blood moon on August 28
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 28, turning the Moon copper-coloured. Here are the exact timings.
Met Office names 18 areas facing heavy rain on Thursday
Met Office maps show 18 UK areas, including Manchester, Leeds and London, could see 4 to over 32mm of rain per hour on Thursday as heavy, thundery showers move north.
Met Office warns of rain and thunderstorms over bank holiday
The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UK this bank holiday weekend, with 134 areas forecast to be soaked as summer ends unsettled.
A40 closed in Crickhowell after vehicle fire, explosions heard
A vehicle fire closed the A40 in Crickhowell in both directions on Monday, with a passerby reporting explosion sounds. The road reopened by around 6pm.
Destructive tornado hits southern France, threat to life
A destructive tornado posing a threat to life swept through the Aude department south of Carcassonne on August 24, destroying houses in Pomas and injuring no reported victims.
UK hot weather forecast: 29C scorcher returns this week
Parts of the UK will see temperatures as high as 29C on Wednesday, August 26, with the South East and Greater London hottest, according to WXCharts maps.
Tornado Hits Aude, France: Rare Event Caught on Camera
A rare tornado struck the Aude region in France this afternoon, an area popular with British expats and tourists, prompting an orange alert.
Norwich Airport to close Friday as air traffic staff strike
Norwich Airport will shut down on Friday 28 August with all commercial and offshore helicopter flights cancelled due to a 24-hour strike by Prospect union air traffic control staff.
Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race in DC
Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in downtown Washington, leading 128 of 147 laps and finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard.
Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe
A partial lunar eclipse on 28 August will turn the moon coppery red for early risers in the UK, Europe and Africa, peaking shortly after 5.10am BST.
Inside Ukraine's drone war: Khyzhak brigade fights Russian FPVs
The Khyzhak brigade, a mobile unit in Donetsk, shoots down Russian drones to protect soldiers and vehicles on the perilous road to Kostyantynivka.
Melbourne Crash Probe, $120m Manufacturing Boost, Bird Flu Death
A woman died after a car hit a restaurant in Melbourne's east. The National Reconstruction Fund invested $120m in a $240m project. A second fur seal died from bird flu.
Tornadoes hit US north-east; UK sees stormy weather
A tornado in Nassau County, New York, and another in Dover, Delaware, caused damage and power cuts. The UK faces thundery rain, while a strong El Niño develops.
Typhoon Narra Floods Cities in China's Guangxi Region
Typhoon Narra has caused severe flooding in cities across China's Guangxi region, submerging streets and disrupting daily life, as video footage shows the extent of the damage.
Gary mayor: 12 days without power 'unacceptable' after storm
Gary, Indiana's mayor says it is 'unacceptable' that thousands remain without power 12 days after a derecho. Outages dropped to 10,187 by Monday.
‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists
Graffiti and scratched cars in Finistère mark a backlash against Parisian tourists, whose numbers have trebled local populations in some Breton villages this summer.
Vuelta a España stage three abandoned due to giant hail
Stage three of the Vuelta a España was cancelled due to severe hail in the Pyrenees, with no winner declared. Tadej Pogacar remains race leader.
Pilot, 23, walks away after emergency sea landing in Florida
A 23-year-old pilot escaped uninjured after deliberately landing her twin-engine plane in the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton, Florida, following mechanical failure.
Dinas Island Circular: Wales' top-rated coastal pub walk
The Dinas Island Circular in Pembrokeshire is a top-rated UK pub walk, offering rugged cliffs, wildlife and a historic pub stop, as bank holiday hiking surges.
Boiling Water Kills Weeds Permanently, Expert Says
Boiling water kills weeds at the root, preventing regrowth without chemicals. The Two Minute Gardener recommends this free method for patios, gravel, and bricks.
Family 'retires' in 30s, travels world on £60 a day with kids
Ryan and Jess Blackley, 35 and 34, moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, with their sons and now travel the world on £60 a day, funding their lifestyle through rental income.
Ryanair emergency diverts UK flight to Spain
A Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Faro declared a mid-air emergency and diverted to Seville, Spain, leaving passengers about 120 miles from their planned destination.
UK to see 94% partial lunar eclipse this Friday morning
A partial lunar eclipse will turn 94% of the moon red over the UK on Friday morning, visible without protective glasses, with the maximum at 5:12am.
Ryanair flight to Liverpool declares emergency - live updates
Ryanair flight FR9863 from Malaga to Liverpool John Lennon Airport has signalled an emergency with squawk 7700, due to land at 12.45pm on Monday, August 24. Live updates follow.
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits 'pretty bad' form after Wuhan Open win
Ronnie O'Sullivan critical of his performance despite 5-2 win over Ashley Carty at Wuhan Open, saying he has been 'pretty bad' for a long time and there's 'nothing I can do' about it.
Chicken Shawarma Named UK's Takeaway of Summer 2026
Deliveroo crowns Chicken Shawarma Wrap as Takeaway of the Summer 2026, with orders up 70% year-on-year, peaking at 7pm on Fridays.
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