FIFA reduces Argentina bans, friendlies to count
FIFA has approved Argentina's request to serve World Cup final bans in Class A friendlies, shortening suspensions for Leandro Paredes and others.
Category : Warnings
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for England and Wales
A yellow warning for thunderstorms covers much of England and Wales from midday to 9pm Friday, with flooding, train delays and driving disruption likely, the Met Office said.
Burning Man revellers told to bring smoke masks as wildfires rage
Burning Man revellers are urged to pack smoke masks as wildfires in northwest Nevada and strong winds could engulf the site in smoke.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 64 UK areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 64 UK areas, with heavy rain and lightning forecast from 12pm to 9pm today.
UK headlight law changes by 2027 after presenter's death
New UK laws to tackle dazzling LED headlights will come into force by 2027, following the death of BBC presenter Dame Jenni Murray, who crashed after being dazzled.
Chester Zoo's £10 tickets return for limited time after rare births
Chester Zoo's £10 afternoon tickets are back for a limited period, running until September 6, with visits between 3pm and 6pm, including weekends.
UK households in 64 areas told to avoid landlines before 9pm
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of England and Wales on Friday, August 28, urging households in 64 areas to avoid using landlines before 9pm due to lightning risk.
Met Office names 10 areas escaping heaviest rain on Friday
The Met Office predicts 10 UK areas, including Berkshire and Kent, will escape the heaviest rain on Friday, with temperatures reaching 25-26C.
Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for North East
A yellow thunderstorm warning covers the North East from midday to 9pm on Friday, August 28, with 10-20mm of rain, lightning and hail possible.
Vet reveals daily dog walking times by age and breed
Vet Nichola Rous says puppies need five minutes of exercise per month of life twice daily, while adult dogs need 30 to 60 minutes twice a day.
Nepal dam bursts again; 30+ Brits missing, rescuers on alert
Rescuers remain on high alert after a dam burst again in Nepal following devastating flash floods. More than 30 British nationals are unaccounted for as the death toll rises to 489.
Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for Liverpool
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for Liverpool from 12pm to 9pm today, with flooding and lightning damage likely.
New thunderstorm warning for Wales issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales, covering 18 areas from midday Friday until 9pm, with up to 40mm of rain possible.
Lightning strike disrupts flights at London Luton Airport
A lightning strike knocked out air traffic control at London Luton Airport, suspending operations for 95 minutes and affecting around 30 flights on Thursday evening.
Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester
A yellow thunderstorm warning covers Greater Manchester from midday to 9pm today, with heavy showers, lightning and hail expected across northern England and Wales.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 64 areas on Friday
The Met Office has issued a nine-hour thunderstorm warning covering 64 areas on Friday, as the UK braces for heavy downpours and potential disruption.
Met Office verdict on September heatwave after UK storms
The Met Office has said September will remain unsettled with rain and wind, but short-lived warm spells are possible, especially in the south.
UK weather map shows date of 25C heat in September
Weather maps show temperatures of 25C in parts of the UK on Friday, September 4, with the Met Office forecasting warm spells above average, especially in the south.
DVLA to ban 513 number plates from Tuesday – full list
The DVLA will ban 513 UK number plates from Tuesday, removing '76' designs deemed offensive, including references to weapons, violence, and hateful messages.
Nepal flood rescue paused amid new lake overflow fears
Rescue efforts in Nepal are paused as a barrier lake threatens to burst, with 33 Britons missing and hundreds dead after flash floods.
Blood Moon 2026: 93% lunar eclipse wows UK skygazers
A partial lunar eclipse turned the Moon blood red across the UK, with around 93% of it in Earth's umbra at its 5.12am peak.
Met Office names 153 areas facing heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain for 153 areas on Saturday, with a band of rain moving east and north across the UK during the bank holiday weekend.
Londoners among 33 Brits missing in Nepal floods
At least 469 people have died in Nepal flash floods. More than 30 British nationals, including Londoners, are missing and feared dead as rescue efforts continue.
Pilot's Final Words to Mother Before Crash That Killed 144
In 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 crashed in San Diego, killing 144. A cockpit recording captured a crew member's final words: "Ma, I love you."
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 14 UK areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across 14 UK areas, urging households to prepare to turn off gas, water and electricity.
Japan Paramedics' Shoes: Etiquette Guide for Emergencies
Japanese emergency workers ask callers to never tidy paramedics' shoes, citing safety and speed during rescues, as part of broader custom etiquette.
Bank Holiday weekend: gales and heavy rain forecast
Heavy downpours and possible gales are forecast for the bank holiday weekend, with the Met Office urging festivalgoers to prepare for windy conditions.
Drink drivers could face alcolock requirement under new plans
Police chiefs and road safety groups urge PM to introduce alcolocks for repeat drink-driving offenders, citing evidence they cut reoffending by up to 70%.
Glasgow leader warns refugee homelessness is 'untenable threat'
Glasgow's SNP leader Susan Aitken has warned Finance Secretary Jenny Gilruth that soaring refugee homelessness costs pose an 'untenable threat' to community cohesion and city finances.
Search for 33 Brits missing after Nepal floods kills 400
Nearly 400 people have died and more than 900 are missing, including 33 Britons, after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
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