29 h. ago Sunday sizzler! Weather maps reveal where will hit 17C today as Britain basks in spring sunshine

London and Cardiff should see the warmest weather this afternoon, said to be even hotter than the Balearic islands and Costa del Sol.

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45 h. ago Global celebrations and protests mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to Athens and Madrid, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago 6 of the best city breaks for spring sunshine and stunning scenery

From swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths to experiencing the cherry blossom in Kyoto, these cities are perfect for a rejuvenating spring holiday

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3 d. ago Frankie Bridge’s sunglasses are an affordable alternative to £345 YSL pair

With the spring sunshine ready to arrive at any moment, we’re taking a leaf out of Frankie Bridge’s book with her affordable and stylish sunglasses that are still available to shop

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3 d. ago Dunelm's 'durable and sturdy' hanging egg chair is perfect for spring sunshine

The Dunelm Singapore Hanging Egg Chair is priced at £199 and has received rave reviews from shoppers who say it's 'comfortable and relaxing'.

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3 d. ago ‘I cycled through flower fields stretching as far as the eye can see’: readers’ favourite European spring breaks

From spring blooms in the Netherlands to early sunshine in Sicily, our tipsters share their favourite seasonal escapesIn the Netherlands the Keukenhof near Lisse is well known for the beauty of its bulb fields in springtime. But if you are looking for a cycling holiday away from the crowds you’re better off heading 40 miles north to the Kop van Noord-Holland. Here you will find the largest contiguous bulb area in the country. April is the best time to cycle among the millions of colourful crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips. Between Schagen, Den Helder, Den Oever and Middenmeer you will find flower fields as far as the eye can see. I’d highly recommend the dune road from Callantsoog to Den Helder. The mostly well-paved surfaces are easy to cycle on and great for any fitness level. Peter Diender Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK snow maps reveal date flurries will hit after hot spell – just 2 areas spared

Weather maps from WX Charts are predicting snow across the UK on March 18 - snow will hit most areas of the country, with just two regions spared from the flurries

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7 d. ago Found: The £29.50 faux suede jacket that looks as good as the real thing

Longing for some spring sunshine? Aren't we all? And, as the heavy winter coats are packed away, there's only one style to invest in for this upcoming season: a suede jacket.

Economics

9 d. ago A humiliation at the White House and what does it tell us? Trump would make a colony of my country | Andrey Kurkov

A cold reality hit us in Washington. Zelenskyy was being forced to buy hope of survival by people who have no care for our freedomIt’s warming up in Kyiv. The temperature has risen from -5C to 4C. Sometimes, the sun peeps through breaks in the clouds, but Kyivites are not much cheered by the sunshine. They are not watching for signs of spring as they usually do at this time of year. The atmosphere in the city and in the country as a whole has been one of nervous expectation. This was not an expectation of an end to military action or the signing of a peace treaty with Russia – nothing so specific. Indeed, it was not at all clear what we were waiting for, but it was something connected with Donald Trump and the change in US policy towards Ukraine.Clarity emerged at today’s macabre theatre at the White House: handshakes, a thumbs up and some fist pumps from the US president, before Trump sat side by side with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a minerals-for-war-support deal and to humili...

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1 week ago UK snow maps reveal exact date 'three inch per hour' storm will hit with no regions spared

No area will be spared from snow and rain when the storm arrives - with some areas seeing up to three inches of snow per hour while temperatures in affected regions plummet

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1 week ago London weather: Ten days of sunshine on cards as Londoners celebrate first signs of spring

London is set to bask in sunshine for ten days as one of the greyest winters in years comes to an end

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2 w. ago UK warm weather: Maps reveal where temperatures could hit a balmy 14C later this week after snow showers and freezing rain batter Britain

The predicted temperatures are well above February's average, with 6C the usual monthly average in Scotland and 9C in southern England.

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