Polar Vortex to Bring Snow and Ice to UK for New Year
The Met Office warns of significant snow, ice, and travel disruption as a polar vortex sweeps the UK from New Year's Day. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice here.
The Met Office warns of significant snow, ice, and travel disruption as a polar vortex sweeps the UK from New Year's Day. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice here.
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London's mild winter is set to end with snow forecast for early January 2026. Temperatures will drop to -1C, with multiple snowy spells expected. Get the full BBC weather outlook.
Three women were stabbed at separate Paris metro stations on Friday. The suspect, a man in his mid-20s, was later arrested at his home. Read the latest updates.
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Emily in Paris season 5 is now streaming on Netflix. Our review explores the new Roman adventures, evolving friendships, and why the sugary series still charms viewers.
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A Paris labour court has ruled PSG must pay Kylian Mbappe €60m in unpaid bonuses and wages. The club says it will comply but may appeal. Read the full story.
Paris launches a 4.5km cable car, Europe's longest, connecting isolated suburbs to the Metro in 18 minutes. Could London learn from this transport solution?
PSG ordered to pay Kylian Mbappe €60m in unpaid wages. The French star won a legal battle against his former club. Read the full details of the landmark football ruling.
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A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Covent Garden's festive Snow Flurry is back, offering guaranteed hourly 'snowfall' from 2-31 December. Discover the magical schedule for London's most reliable winter spectacle.
Will London see snow on Christmas Day 2025? Get the latest betting odds and the Met Office forecast for the capital. Discover the full details here.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Weather maps predict a 30-hour Arctic snow barrage hitting the UK from December 11. Scotland and northern England brace for significant snowfall. Get the latest forecast details here.
Explore a stunning collection of Guardian readers' best photographs from around the world, featuring a stylish Parisian dog, a poised pigeon in Glasgow, and the Northern Lights in Iceland. Click to see the full gallery.
Shareholders of South African conglomerate Bidvest have voted against reimbursing three directors for $59,000 spent on attending the Paris 2024 Olympics. Discover the details of the revolt.
Will the UK have a white Christmas in 2025? Discover the official Met Office definition, historical snow data, and the latest weather forecast for the festive period.
French artist JR will wrap Paris's Pont Neuf bridge in fabric for three weeks in June 2025, his most ambitious project yet, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation.
Discover the top TV shows returning this December including Fallout season 2, Emily in Paris season 5 and Stranger Things finale. Plan your festive binge-watching now!
The prestigious Cinémathèque Française in Paris shuts its screening halls for a month after a bedbug infestation, including sightings during a Sigourney Weaver event. Discover the extensive cleanup plan.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha scored his first career hat-trick in a spectacular 4-2 Champions League victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Discover how the match unfolded.