44 m. ago Shoppers rave over 'best fan I've ever bought' as temperatures soar in heat wave

One shopper says they were 'absolutely blown away' by the fan.

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65 m. ago Harvey Weinstein, 73, set for third trial this year after mistrial on rape charge

Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein is set for a third trial in New York after a mistrial in June as jury members couldn't reach a decision

Events

96 m. ago Weather warnings issued as fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms

Yellow and amber heat alerts are in place across much of the UK

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1 hour ago UK weather maps show when double heatwave will hit Wales but it's downhill from there

It was nice while it lasted

Society

2 h. ago Wildfires spread dangerously close to southern European capitals

Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025 during repeated heatwaves

Events

2 h. ago Empty bottles, cans, and takeaway boxes strewn across Welsh beach after hottest day

Porthcawl's Sandy Bay was left strewn with rubbish on Tuesday after people visited during the heatwave

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2 h. ago Yellow heat health alert extended in London and across many regions of England as heatwave persists

Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week

Society

2 h. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society

3 h. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

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3 h. ago The big bratwurst brawl: why is this simple sausage so sizzlingly controversial?

The rivalry between the regions who claim to have invented it is more heated than ever – and should it be 8cm or 31cm long?Name: Bratwurst.Age: It depends. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dale Webster, surfer who rode waves for 14,642 consecutive days, dies aged 77

Surfer rode waves daily for over 40 years straightStreak reached 14,642 consecutive surfing daysGuinness record-holder dies at age 77 in CaliforniaDale Webster, the Northern California surfer who paddled out every day for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 77. News of his death was shared on social media by friends and fellow surfers. No cause of death was given.Known as Daily Dale and Daily Wavester, Webster holds a Guinness world record for the longest streak of consecutive days surfed: an extraordinary 14,642, a stretch that began in 1975 and ended in 2015. His feat required him to surf at least three waves a day, rain or shine, in sickness or in health, through frigid Pacific waters and the shark-rich lineup off Sonoma County. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Ice alert app founder sparking fury in Trump officials: ‘Pam Bondi said I better watch out? Please.’

After IceBlock’s launch in April, Kristi Noem attacked developer Joshua Aaron and his wife was fired from the DoJ. The attention has only led to more raids being reportedFor many undocumented immigrants living in the US, the constant threat of Ice raids has turned their homes into prisons. Leaving the house to go to work, school, buy groceries or the doctor’s office all carry unthinkable risks.It’s a problem that Joshua Aaron wanted to tackle. A former indie musician (he played bass in 2000s buzz band The Rosenbergs and later fronted his own group Stealing Heather) turned app entrepreneur, he set about making an app that could spot Ice and alert people, the same way drivers let other drivers know about traffic stops on Waze. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS a 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

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3 h. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS as 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

Events

3 h. ago The best sleep position to help you keep cool at night during heatwave

It can be a nightmare to get to sleep in the hot weather

Politics

4 h. ago Mad Dog Brits need to start treating heat as a hazard, says weather boffin

Dr Mehri Khosravi says folk should start heeding songwriter Noel Coward’s famous lyrics suggesting only ‘mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun’

Society

4 h. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

Politics

4 h. ago No selfies, no Speedos — and don't hog the fan: A guide to gym etiquette in a heatwave

Although we can’t control the big stuff — like the fact the world is burning — we can control how we behave in the gym. Helen Down has your guide

Politics

4 h. ago UK households urged to avoid eating these three types of foods tonight

It can impact your quality of sleep, particularly during the heatwave

Society

4 h. ago FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

Society