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Households urged to open curtains and blinds in September

Households are being urged to throw open their curtains and blinds this autumn and winter in a bid to keep their house warm and save on heating and energy bills.It feels like just five minutes ago...

Canary Islands 'red alert' warning as temperatures in Tenerife about to hit 38C

The Canary Islands are currently experiencing an intense late-summer, early-autumn heatwave, with scorching temperatures set to descend later this week. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)...

Hot weather maps show exact date 25C mini-heatwave hits England - hottest counties

Weather conditions in the UK are forecast to do a complete U-turn as weather maps show that a mini-heatwave is on the cards for England this month.Maps generated by WXCharts using metdesk data show...

'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone

'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian droneAt least three Russian drones were shot down in Poland's airspace during attacks on Ukraine, the Polish prime minister said on...

Inside Kyiv government building hit by missile strike

Inside Kyiv government building hit by missile strikeUkraine's main government building in Kyiv was hit for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country on Sunday, officials...

Watch: BBC at the scene of Ukrainian government building strike

Watch: BBC at the scene of Ukrainian government building strikeOne of Kyiv's main government buildings has been damaged in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia.Until now, no government...

UK weather map shows exact date 600-mile rainstorm will engulf UK with NO region spared

Britain appears poised to endure a widespread deluge in just a matter of days, with no corner of the nation escaping the torrential downpours.Based on GFS weather model charts, precipitation is...

Spanish hotspots set to slap £2,600 fines on reckless Brits as new plan emerges

The Costa del Sol and other popular Spanish holiday hotspots are planning to fine tourists who blatantly disobey red flags on the region's beaches. The Andalusian regional government is drafting a...

Brits 'having a serious re-think' after having holidays wrecked

A record number of British holidaymakers say their summer getaways were spoiled by extreme heat, wildfires, plastic-choked beaches and polluted air. Spain, one of the UK’s most popular...

‘Picture perfect’ UK islands more beautiful than Greece with half the crowds

Every year millions of tourists flood into Greece to explore its islands. Greece is immensely popular with people from across the world thanks to its crystal clear seas, ancient ruins and charming...

Met Office gives verdict on whether UK is set for an Indian Summer

It's been a record-breaking summer in the UK with four official heatwaves and widespread hot weather. The Met Office has now given its verdict on whether Brits can expect an Indian Summer.Provisional...

Hot weather maps show exact date 26C heat hits England - full list of 10 hottest counties

UK weather maps have revealed the exact date that England will welcome back balmy weather. According to maps by both Net Weather and WXCharts, temperatures will reach the mid and higher 20s on...

French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

French helicopter crew survive crash into lakeA French helicopter crew have survived after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed into lake while trying to collect water to fight wildfires.An...

UK set to outshine Tenerife and Barcelona in bank holiday heatwave

Britain will bask in temperatures hotter than Tenerife today - as sun-starved Brits can finally savour a glorious bank holiday.The thermometer is set to soar to a balmy 28C across the nation, with...

WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace

WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace21 minutes agoImogen FoulkesBBC News, in SwitzerlandReutersWorkers worldwide need better protection from extreme heat as climate change causes more...