Kyiv braces for winter power cuts and drone attacks
Kyiv residents are stocking up on generators, food and 'dry showers' as the capital becomes a frontline city facing power cuts, drones and bitter cold this winter.
Category : Heat
Russia's plan to weaponise winter against Ukraine civilians leaked
Ukrainian intelligence seized documents detailing Russian plans to weaponise winter by attacking Kyiv's energy supplies, as Zelensky secures US Patriot missile licences.
Chepstow festival drops chase races due to dry weather
Chepstow's Welsh Racing Festival will feature no steeplechases after a lack of rain left the chase course without sufficient ease in the ground, the BHA confirmed.
Spain floods: 'Significant danger' alert for Benidorm, Ibiza, Magaluf
Spain braces for flooding as 'significant danger' alerts cover Benidorm, Ibiza and Magaluf after flash floods hit Catalonia and Valencia, with a search underway for a missing woman.
UK heatwave: 28C scorcher to hit 14 counties in days
Weather maps show temperatures soaring to 28C across 14 counties in southern and eastern England on September 7, with London and the South East hottest.
UK to bake as sixth heatwave of 2026 to land in days
Temperatures could hit 29C in parts of England in early September 2026, with the GFS model pointing to a sixth heatwave following recent rain and thunderstorms.
UK festivals battered by rain and storms with more to come
Reading, Leeds and Creamfields hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow warnings for much of England and Wales.
Japan hit by more extreme rain and mudslides after record deluge
Flash floods and mudslides hit Ishikawa and Toyama after 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Himi, while a tornado struck Pomas in France.
Corsica fire: 200 firefighters battle blaze near Calenzana
A major fire erupted near Calenzana, Corsica, on Thursday, forcing evacuations. Around 200 firefighters are working to contain the blaze and protect homes.
London thunderstorm warning as heavy rain hits capital
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force across London on Thursday morning, with heavy rain and possible flooding expected to hit the capital.
UK weather maps show 34C heat surge with 15 counties above 31C
Temperatures could surge to 34C in Essex within the next fortnight, with 15 counties in eastern and south-eastern England forecast to reach 31C or more, according to GFS weather models.
Welsh village submerged in 1965 resurfaces amid heatwave
Capel Celyn, flooded in 1965 to supply Liverpool, may resurface during the heatwave. Its history remains emotive, with visitors calling it 'beautiful but sad'.
Five dead as 7.7 magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Five people died in their sleep after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted.
Met Office: Rain to end 38C heatwave with notable change
The Met Office says rain will break the UK heatwave after 38C highs, with temperatures dropping to 20-25C this weekend and widespread rain from early next week.
Hundreds gather on Calton Hill to watch rare solar eclipse
Hundreds gathered on Calton Hill in Edinburgh to watch the first total solar eclipse visible over mainland Europe since 1999, with over 90 per cent of the sun obscured.
Rare solar eclipse visible in Scotland tonight
A rare partial solar eclipse, the first in the UK since 1999, will be visible in Scotland tonight, obscuring more than 90% of the Sun. The west is best placed, with up to 94% coverage.
Met Office names 37 areas facing 38C heatwave alert
Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for Thursday, with temperatures up to 38C in 37 areas across England, impacting transport and health.
UK Solar Eclipse Aug 12: Exact Viewing Times Revealed
The UK and Ireland will witness the most significant partial solar eclipse in nearly 30 years on August 12, with up to 96% of the Sun obscured. Exact viewing times for major cities are listed.
Blaenavon Wildfire Spreads, Smoke Blankets South Wales
A massive wildfire in Blaenavon has spread overnight, with smoke affecting residents across south Wales and the west of England, prompting health warnings.
UK heatwave: 39C forecast for 12 counties this week
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 39C in Gloucestershire and 38C across 12 English counties on Thursday.
Sky News interrupted for Colombia earthquake update
Sky News presenter Jayne Secker halted broadcast to confirm at least 20 deaths from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region, with fears the toll may rise.
Wales Heatwave: Temperatures to Peak at 34C on Thursday
Wales braces for a heatwave with temperatures peaking at 34C on Thursday, as the Met Office forecasts scorching conditions across the country.
Time Traveller from 2033 Predicts Alien Contact in 2028
A man claiming to be from 2033 predicts aliens will make contact in 2028, bringing peace and prosperity to the world.
Liverpool to witness once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Liverpool on August 12, with up to 96% of the Sun covered. It's the first of this scale since 1999 and the last until 2090.
Family's £250k Greek dream home destroyed by wildfires
A British family's £250,000 dream home in Greece burned down in wildfires days before their planned permanent move, leaving them devastated and facing £85,000 in recovery costs.
UK Heatwave: 3 Days of 36C+ as Temperatures Soar
Weather models show three consecutive days of 36C or more in the UK next week, with temperatures potentially hitting 37C, as a heatwave begins.
UK heatwave: 37C forecast as fifth heatwave hits
A fifth UK heatwave is forecast from Sunday, with temperatures soaring to 37C, lasting at least six days.
Italy heatwave: all 27 major cities on red alert
Italy's Health Ministry has placed all 27 major cities under a red alert as the fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, with temperatures nearing 40C.
£15 Wipes Banish 'Chicken Skin' Without Lasers
Cosmetic Consult's Miracle Body Transformation wipes, at £15 each, smooth dry, bumpy 'chicken skin' in one use, with a 4.5-star rating from shoppers.
England's Worst Bathing Water Spots: Full List
One in 14 English bathing sites has poor water quality, including Blackpool North and Derwent Water, according to the Environment Agency.
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