56 h. ago Freezing for their faith: Orthodox Christians plunge into icy waters for Epiphany celebration despite sub

The Russian tradition sees Bikini-clad women and topless men plunging in an ice pool to mark Orthodox Epiphany.

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8 d. ago ‘They want to break us’: Russian energy grid strikes give freezing Kyiv some of its darkest days

Impact of raid on infrastructure rivals early weeks of war when tanks tried to force their way into Ukrainian capitalOn the night of 9 January, amid warnings from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of massive and imminent Russian airstrikes, Tetiana Shkred began cooking for her children at midnight.Concerned that the power was once again about to be knocked out in her apartment block on Kyiv’s left bank – the side of the city that has been most affected by Moscow’s attacks on energy infrastructure – she cooked until 3am, when her flat was plunged into freezing darkness. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘I think they want to break us’: Russian strikes on energy grid give freezing Kyiv some of its darkest days

Impact of raid on infrastructure rivals early weeks of war when tanks tried to force their way into Ukraine’s capitalOn the night of 9 January, amid warnings from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of massive and imminent Russian airstrikes, Tetiana Shkred began cooking for her children at midnight.Concerned that the power was once again about to be knocked out in her apartment block on Kyiv’s left bank – the side of the city that has been most affected by Moscow’s attacks on energy infrastructure – she cooked until 3am, when her flat was plunged into freezing darkness. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Six dead as Arctic freeze grips Europe and temperatures plunge as low as

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands left stranded across the continent as wintery conditions take hold

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2 w. ago Scotland griped by snow and ice as freezing temperatures bite

Scotland has been plunged into a deep freeze, as winter weather continues to sweep across the UK.

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2 w. ago Full list of school closures as 2nd day back CALLED OFF for 1,000s while snow and ice hit – are your kids affected?

THOUSANDS of pupils will remain home for a second snow day as the Met Office issues amber weather warnings for ice and snow. The first day back to school and work was called off for many as temperatures plummeted below freezing on Monday. Overnight a Baltic blast saw figures plunge as low as -10C in...

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2 w. ago Arctic freeze grinds Britain to a halt: London set to plunge to

Liverpool, Aberdeen, Inverness and Belfast International airports were worst hit by disruption with a series of cancellations as the conditions blocked runways.

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2 w. ago NHS advises people to wear hats and slippers and unions tell bosses to let staff work from home as Arctic Freeze sends temperatures plunging to

As many people went back to school or work after the Christmasand New Year period, a string of snow and ice warnings were in place across the UK for today.

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2 w. ago Whole of UK to be hit by 'snow bombs' on three different days this week in 'Polar Express'

Brrrrrrits should be braced for some more horrendously chilly weather this week as it plunges below freezing and snow is dumped across the country in monster deluges

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2 w. ago Major gas outage leaves families without heating amidst Met Office amber cold alert

The gas outage in Salcombe, Kinsbridge and Malborough comes as the UK was plunged into a deep freeze with all parts of England being issued with an amber health alert as temperatures drop to freezing

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2 w. ago Man, 67, dies after being pulled from the sea during major search for missing people off Yorkshire coast

Coastguard helicopters, lifeboats and paramedics scrambled to Withernsea as three-metre waves batter shoreline and temperatures plunge to freezing

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2 w. ago Major rescue operation launched as several swimmers get into trouble in freezing sea off Yorkshire coast

Coastguard helicopters, lifeboats and paramedics scrambled to Withernsea as three-metre waves batter shoreline and temperatures plunge to freezing

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2 w. ago New York mayor Zohran Mamdani to be inaugurated at city hall – live

Mamdani was sworn into office by Letitia James shortly after midnight in the abandoned city hall subway stationWhile we wait for the ceremony to get under way, a reminder that this time last year Mamdani, a virtual unknown, plunged into the freezing waves at Coney Island in a suit and tie, in a bid to gain traction for his campaign. “I’m freezing you rent as the next mayor of New York City. Let’s plunge into the details,” he said.Here’s a roundup of some of his best quotes: Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Swimmers brave freezing water to celebrate first day of the New Year before ‘risk to life’ weather warning & heavy snow

BRAVE swimmers have taken the plunge in the freezing waters around the UK as they celebrate the first day of the New Year. It comes after the Met Office issued a “risk to life” weather warning for ice and snow. Hundreds of fearless bathers took to the seas for a traditional early morning dip as...

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2 w. ago Thousands pack into bitter cold Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve as parties take place across America

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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3 w. ago Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations

Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square

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3 w. ago Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve temps in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations

Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square

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3 w. ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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3 w. ago Met Office issues snow warning for London as New Year brings Arctic freeze that has sent temperatures plummeting to

The yellow alert is in place from midnight until noon on Friday and also covers a large swathe of England and Wales, including Chester and Greater Manchester down to Kent.

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3 w. ago Revellers braced for cold New Year's Eve fireworks as Arctic freeze plunges towards Britain

The Met Office has issued a 42-hour yellow warning for heavy snow showers, ice and gale force winds in Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until the end of Friday.

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