3 h. ago Brits braced for 65mph Christmas Day winds as 26 areas could face power cuts

The Met Office has warned that 65mph winds could cut power supplies with large waves posing an additional hazard in some coastal areas - here's all you need to know

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4 h. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

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5 h. ago Met Office Christmas Day weather warning with 'blackout' alert for 26 areas

Residents were warned that 55-65 mph winds could bring power cuts during Christmas Day, sparking fears of a Christmas blackout for millions of homes in Wales and the south west of England

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5 h. ago Weather warning issued for Wales on Christmas Day with power cuts expected

The yellow weather warning for parts of Wales will be in place from 4am until midnight on Thursday

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19 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses ‘great sadness’ at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pontiff calls for ‘day of peace’ on Christmas Day after huge Russian attack in Ukraine kills three and cuts power to several regions. What we know on day 1,400Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace – at least on the feast of the birth of our saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence near Rome on Tuesday. Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine, saying that would only give a military advantage to Kyiv. The pope said: “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that Russia has apparently rejected a request for a truce.” Referring to conflicts in general, Leo said: “I hope they will listen and there will be 24 hours of peace in the whole world.”A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed three people and cut power to several Ukrainian ...

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24 h. ago Cold, windy and sunny Christmas Day forecast with a frosty start

Brisk winds picking up from Christmas Eve will make the weather feel close to freezing for much of the country, the Met Office said.

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33 h. ago Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday

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33 h. ago Russian attacks kill three and cut power to freezing Ukrainian regions

Four-year-old child among those killed in drone and missile assault targeting energy infrastructure amid cold snapA massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed three people and cut power to several Ukrainian regions two days before Christmas and as the country enters a cold snap.Russia sent more than 650 drones and more than 30 missiles into Ukraine in the attack, which began overnight and continued into Tuesday morning, local officials said. At least three people were killed, including a four-year-old child. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Ukrainian cities lose power in winter weather after deadly Russian attacks

Two people killed in assault launched on country’s energy infrastructure as temperatures dip towards freezingSeveral Ukrainian regions were hit by power cuts in frigid winter weather on Tuesday after Russia launched its latest deadly large-scale attack with drones and missiles, authorities said.Neighbouring Poland scrambled jets to protect its airspace during the strikes, the country’s military said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Residents 'huddle round candles' after power cut plunges Greater Manchester homes into darkness

Electricity North West predicted the power cut could continue overnight

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9 d. ago Northern and eastern states brace for travel chaos, school closures and power cuts as 70M under cold weather alerts

More than 2,000 flights were delayed or canceled within, into, or out of the U.S.

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9 d. ago The winter vitamin proven to keep us healthier as we get older

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9 d. ago Met Office flood kit could save you thousands amid 'danger to life' rain warning

The Met Office has warned of heavy rain today leading to travel disruption and flooding - which could cause damage to buildings, power cuts and 'danger to life'

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1 week ago UK weather: Horror 200mm of rain forecast with 70mph winds as 36 areas face floods

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of the UK this weekend, with heavy rain expected in Cumbria, Scotland and north-west England leading to possible flooding and power cuts

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1 week ago 'Threat of life' warning issued as heavy rain to cause flood hell and travel chaos

The Met Office has issued "threat to life" warnings ahead of heavy rain and flooding at the weekend, which could lead to flooded rivers, power cuts and travel delays for millions of Brits

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1 week ago UK weather warning over 'threat of life' as heavy rain to cause flood hell

The Met Office has issued "threat to life" warnings ahead of heavy rain and flooding at the weekend, which could lead to flooded rivers, power cuts and travel delays for millions of Brits

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1 week ago Exact time heavy rain could hit 15 UK areas as Met Office issues new warnings

The Met Office has issued three new weather warnings for heavy rain as 15 areas across the country brace for flooding and power cuts this weekend in the wake of Storm Bram

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1 week ago Met Office issues new weather warnings as 15 areas face floods and power cuts

The Met Office has issued three yellow warnings for heavy rain

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2 w. ago Britain is underwater after Storm Bram brought heavy rain, 82mph winds and road and rail chaos to country will nearly 100 flood alerts and warnings still in place

Britain remains on high alert after Storm Bram battered the country with torrential rain and winds of up to 82mph, triggering widespread flooding and power cuts.

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2 w. ago UK travel chaos as Storm Bram brings 90mph winds and power cut warning

Storm Bram is causing major disruption across the UK with 90mph winds, widespread flooding, and severe travel chaos, leaving thousands without power as Met Office warnings remain in force.

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