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Amber Cold Health Alert as UK Faces -10C and Snow

Amber cold health alerts are in force for northern England with snow and ice warnings until Saturday. The Met Office forecasts temperatures as low as -10C, posing serious health risks.

London's First Sleet Forecast: Arctic Blast This Week

BBC Weather forecasts icy sleet for London this Thursday as Arctic air sweeps the UK, bringing a dramatic temperature drop. Discover the full 7-day forecast and why snow is so hard to predict in the capital.

US early winter cold breaks temperature records

Exceptional early winter cold grips eastern US, breaking multiple temperature records while extreme snowfall hits Midwest. Typhoon Fung-Wong brings record rainfall to Taiwan.

Tourists paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war

Italian prosecutors investigate claims wealthy Western tourists paid to act as 'weekend snipers' during Sarajevo siege. Survivor recalls childhood terror as new evidence emerges.

Princess Anne's Wreath Laying in Singapore

Princess Anne led a solemn Remembrance service at Kranji War Cemetery, marking 60 years of UK-Singapore diplomatic ties. Discover the poignant family connection and royal orchid naming.

Milan investigates 'sniper tourism' in Bosnian War

Milan prosecutors investigate alleged 'sniper tourism' where Italians paid to shoot Sarajevo civilians during the 1990s siege. Explore the shocking details of this war crime investigation.

Richard Gott's 1971 Chile Expulsion Revealed

Newly uncovered documents reveal Guardian journalist Richard Gott's 1971 expulsion from Chile under Allende. Explore this Cold War press freedom case and its modern implications.

Cold Weather Payments: Claim £25 This Winter

Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.

Putin pledges £1bn for wounded soldiers' prosthetics

In a staggering financial commitment, Vladimir Putin has pledged close to one billion pounds for prosthetic limbs for Russian soldiers wounded in Ukraine, revealing the hidden human cost of the ongoing war.

Dick Cheney's Controversial Legacy Remembered

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney's death marks the passing of one of America's most influential and controversial political figures, whose policies reshaped global security and sparked enduring debates about executive power.

Adrian Sutton: Musical Genius Behind War Horse

Celebrating the life and legacy of composer Adrian Sutton, whose powerful scores defined iconic National Theatre productions and brought theatrical magic to audiences worldwide.

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