Anak Krakatau: Eye damage warning as ash blankets Indonesia
Residents in the path of Anak Krakatau's ash have been warned not to rub their eyes, as volcanic dust containing sharp silica fragments can cause permanent corneal damage.
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Mersey Tunnel ghost: police officers' encounters revealed
Two Mersey Tunnels Police officers, working years apart, reported seeing a ghostly young woman at the Kingsway Tunnel entrance, vanishing when approached.
Jakarta airport closed, 22,800 stranded after volcano erupts
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, forcing closure of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport and stranding 22,800 passengers after 516 flights were cancelled.
EU border queues return as EES flexibility ends
British tourists face renewed border queues in the EU as emergency flexibility measures for the Entry/Exit System end on September 6, with Brussels declining to extend discretionary powers to pause controls.
African heat dome to blast Europe with 44C as UK sizzles
A heat dome trapping air from North Africa is set to push temperatures to 44C across southern Europe and the Mediterranean, while parts of the UK enjoy highs of 28C this weekend.
Brisbane faces hottest September day since 2019 as fire bans issued
Brisbane is forecast to hit 34C, potentially its hottest September day since 2019, with fire bans issued for Ipswich and Lockyer Valley as eastern Australia swelters.
Volcanic ash halts flights at Indonesia's main airport
More than 22,000 passengers and 209 flights were affected after Anak Krakatoa's ash cloud forced the suspension of operations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport.
2-ingredient spider repellent hack that actually works
A woman shares a two-ingredient hack using epsom salts and lemon to keep spiders out of your home, effective for two years.
Zelenskyy links Russian airport strikes to US envoys' visit
Russian attacks on Kyiv and Boryspil airports were 'clearly' a reaction to possible US envoy flights to Kyiv, Zelenskyy said, as talks in Moscow yielded no change in Putin's demands.
UK weather map turns red as 30C Spanish heat bomb targets 14 areas
A 30C Iberian plume will bring a final summer sizzler to 14 UK areas this weekend, boosting temperatures before Atlantic storms push in next week.
BBC Weather Expert Issues September Heatwave Verdict
A BBC weather presenter has said a UK heatwave is unlikely in the next 10 days, despite Europe seeing 40C temperatures, with warmer air expected this weekend.
Wasps 'more aggressive' in September, expert warns
Pest expert John Whiteley-Wilkson explains why wasps become more aggressive in September, as colonies decline and workers search for sugar, increasing encounters with people.
UK wasps warning: September 'more aggressive' behaviour explained
Pest control expert warns wasps become more aggressive in September as colonies near the end of their life cycle, urging caution around nests.
Storm Gwendolyn: Myth, Name, and Spelling History
Storm Gwendolyn, named after a Celtic queen, will hit next year. The name has many spellings, with Gwendolyn now the most common in the UK.
Sainsbury's recalls olives over listeria risk
Sainsbury's has recalled its Inspired to Cook Pitted Black Olives after Listeria monocytogenes was found, with shoppers warned not to eat the product.
Households urged to put bowl of salt on windowsills from September
Salt's moisture-absorbing properties can help tackle condensation on windows this autumn, with experts recommending bowls of salt on windowsills to dry the air.
Tesco recalls coleslaw over mustard allergy risk
Tesco recalls Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw after some packs contain Four Cheese Potato Salad, which has undeclared mustard, posing a possible health risk.
Brits told to stock up and be resilient ahead of extreme El Nino
Households across the UK have been warned to stock up and prepare for extreme weather as an unprecedented El Nino event is forecast to be the largest since the 19th century.
Spiders stay out of rooms when you target 1 part of house
Cleaning window frames regularly can deter spiders from entering your home this autumn, according to experts at Fluid Glass, who recommend sealing entry points.
Neil Gray: £2 bus fare cap a 'game changer' for Airdrie
Neil Gray MSP says the Scottish Government's £2 bus fare cap will be a 'game changer' for his Airdrie constituency, with the measure starting September 7.
Spain heat alert: 43C forecast in Seville as heatwave grips hotspots
Spain's AEMET issues orange alerts as temperatures hit 43C in Seville, with extreme heat spreading north and east before easing.
FIA issues heat warning for Italian GP as Hadjar ruled out
The FIA has declared a heat hazard for the Italian Grand Prix, with temperatures set to exceed 31c in Monza. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar has been ruled out through injury, and the FIA faces an 'anti-British' accusation.
Met Office reveals 2026-27 storm names including Olaf, Shaun and Jade
The Met Office has released the full list of storm names for the 2026-27 season, featuring Shaun after a public vote with Aardman.
Mould vanishes from bathroom edges with 2 basic items – no scrubbing
A TikTok cleaning hack using bleach and kitchen roll removes bathroom mould overnight without scrubbing, but it's only a temporary fix.
Fans: Harry should pay for own security after UK return
Royal fans say Prince Harry should pay for his own security in the UK, with 10,202 of 10,604 poll voters agreeing, after he and Meghan returned to Britain.
UK weather: 2C Polar blast to hit Britain in days - 15 areas below 6C
Weather maps show a sharp September chill sweeping the UK, with temperatures plunging to as low as 2C in parts of Scotland by September 10.
A48 Carmarthenshire safety scheme: key changes proposed
Plans for the A48 between Cross Hands and Pensarn include closing central reservation gaps, banning right turns and U-turns, and closing six lay-bys. Consultation ends September 18.
Thunderstorms tipped to sweep London at end of week
London is set for more wet weather this weekend, with thunderstorms possible on Friday, after a record-setting hot and dry summer, the Met Office says.
Ryanair cuts passenger target, warns of higher fares
Ryanair has cut its 2027 passenger growth target from 216 million to 214 million and warned that high oil prices could push short-haul fares up significantly.
US blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses power grids
The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the US on Wednesday as intense heat tests electricity supplies serving millions from the midwest to the mid-Atlantic.
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