No Significant Rain for London, Forecasters Warn
Forecasters warn no significant rain for London and South East, with July being driest on record, heightening drought and wildfire risks.
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UK Rain Forecast: Dry Areas May Miss Out Despite Relief
Rain is coming to parts of the UK, but the driest regions, including the South East, may stay dry. July was southern England's driest month ever, and drought conditions persist.
Romania Diverts Danube Water to Cool Nuclear Reactor
Romania has diverted Danube River water to cool its nuclear reactor, a move that has sparked concerns in Hungary over water levels and environmental impact.
London Rain Forecast: Capital May End 38-Day Dry Spell
London's driest July on record may see rain by August 10, but experts warn significant rainfall might not arrive until October, as drought deepens.
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London solar eclipse 2026: exact times, safe viewing, and differences
London will see a 90% partial solar eclipse on Aug 12, 2026, starting at 6:17pm, peaking at 7:12pm. Experts warn of eye damage; use eclipse glasses or pinhole viewers.
London Heatwave: Fifth Heatwave Expected Mid-August
London faces a fifth heatwave in mid-August, with temperatures set to hit 28C or higher for three consecutive days, according to BBC Weather.
Flock cameras pose crash risks, experts say
Safety advocates claim Flock Safety's license plate readers lack breakaway plates and proper placement, violating highway standards and endangering drivers.
Hornchurch Fire: 60 Firefighters Tackle 6 Hectare Blaze
Around 60 firefighters are tackling a large grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch, with six hectares of grassland alight. Eight fire engines have been deployed.
Wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear plant triggers evacuations
A major incident has been declared in Norfolk after a wildfire broke out at Dunwich Heath, forcing evacuations of homes and a holiday park. The fire is four miles from Sizewell B nuclear plant, but officials say there is no current risk.
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Orpington wildfire destroys half acre of cornfield
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire in Orpington, destroying half an acre of cornfield, after three earlier grass fires damaged nearly four hectares across London.
London heatwave to end with 6C temperature drop overnight
London's fourth heatwave peaks today at 34C before temperatures drop 6C from Thursday, ending the hot spell with highs of 27C. UKHSA amber alert remains in place.
Flytipping in London estate so bad rats chew through cars
Residents in Tower Hamlets say flytipping is out of control, with rats chewing through cars. Despite council cleanups and increased fines, the problem persists, costing one resident £240.
Chicken farming speeds up diarrhoea bacteria spread, study finds
Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, scientists have found, with a 100-fold increase in strain exchange since 1900.
Pakistan honour killings: Mother hears daughter's screams
Khalida Chandio, 20, was shot dead in Sindh after being declared 'kari'. Her mother says 'her screams still echo in my ears'. At least 470 honour killings were recorded in Pakistan in 2025.
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Hosepipe bans cover most of London: map shows affected areas
Seven water companies impose hosepipe bans across most of London and parts of England due to drought. Map reveals areas under restrictions and those exempt.
Toddler dies after being forgotten in minibus for seven hours
An 18-month-old girl died after being left in a nursery minibus for seven hours in Almada, Portugal, as temperatures reached 27°C. Her grandmother blamed the driver.
Toddler bitten by rattlesnake under Amazon package
A three-year-old girl was bitten by a rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package in Santa Clarita, California. She was hospitalized in the ICU but is recovering well.
Half tonne water used in Alexandra Palace wildfire
Firefighters used nearly half a tonne of water to extinguish a wildfire near Alexandra Palace in North London, battling the blaze for over 12 hours. Half an acre of compost and garden waste was involved.
UK drought declared in multiple regions after wildfires
North Wales and Upper Severn declare drought after three heatwaves and record dry July, with wildfires and hosepipe bans affecting millions.
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Human fridge launched in Japan for extreme heat relief
A ‘personal cooling booth’ called Do Hiemon promises to chill the body in 10 minutes, claiming to beat air-conditioning or a fan for heat exhaustion relief.
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast with surge
Tropical Storm Bertha heads toward US Gulf Coast, bringing up to 8 inches of rain, high winds, and life-threatening storm surge to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
London hosepipe ban 2026: Thames Water and others
Hosepipe bans imposed by Thames Water, Affinity Water, and South East Water across London and surrounding counties from July 23, 2026, due to drought and heatwaves.
UK Storms Forecast for August After London Heatwave
The Met Office warns of possible thunderstorms in August after a London heatwave, with a 50% chance of rain and potential Tube flooding, according to Jim Dales.
Worker monitored in London after potential Ebola exposure
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a London hospital after potential Ebola exposure, with no symptoms and low public risk, UKHSA says.
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UK military eyes Vertical Aerospace flying taxi for 2029
Vertical Aerospace demonstrated its Valo eVTOL aircraft at Farnborough; UK government grants £10m, eyes military variant; 2029 passenger flights targeted.
Two firefighters killed in Bordeaux airport fire
Two firefighters died battling a blaze near Bordeaux Airport on Tuesday, grounding flights and sending huge plumes of smoke across the sky. France's interior minister confirmed the deaths.
London Braces for Six-Day Heatwave Starting July 29
London is set to experience a six-day heatwave from July 29 to August 3, with temperatures reaching 28-29°C, though not as extreme as previous heatwaves.
Asia Flooding: 4 Dead in Vietnam, Heavy Rains Widespread
Torrential rain in Vietnam, southern China, and South Korea caused deadly flooding and landslides. Vietnam recorded 206mm of rain in 24 hours, with at least 4 dead and 4 missing.
Canada Warns of US Wildfire Smoke After Trump Tariff Threat
Canadian officials issue air quality warnings as smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifts north, days after Trump threatened tariffs over Canada's fire management.
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Fire 'spreading fast' through Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
A large fire has broken out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, spreading fast through gorse. No casualties reported; roads closed. UK faces 'firewave' amid hot, dry weather.
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