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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London, flood risk

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London, flood risk

Met Office is issuing a yellow thunderstorm warning for London, citing flash flooding, large hail and potential power cuts.

Weather ·25 Aug 2026, 11:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kyrgyzstan expects over 100,000 visitors for 2026 World Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan expects over 100,000 visitors for 2026 World Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan prepares to host over 100,000 visitors for the VI World Nomad Games, welcoming delegations and athletes from more than 110 countries.

Transport ·25 Aug 2026, 07:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to face qualifiers in US Open opener

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to face qualifiers in US Open opener

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were drawn to face a team advancing from the qualifying tournament in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles.

Transport ·24 Aug 2026, 20:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US forces redirect 70 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade

US forces redirect 70 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade

US military forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels as part of an escalating naval blockade targeting Iran, severely disrupting Middle East energy exports.

Transport ·24 Aug 2026, 16:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office says Spanish plume thunderstorms likely next week

Met Office says Spanish plume thunderstorms likely next week

The Met Office has warned that a classic Spanish plume will sweep across the UK, bringing temperatures of 28 °C and severe thunderstorms.

Weather ·24 Aug 2026, 14:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Uzbekistan’s president congratulates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Qurultay elections

Uzbekistan’s president congratulates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Qurultay elections

Uzbekistan's president has congratulated Kazakhstan's leader on the successful conclusion of the country's first single-chamber Qurultay parliament elections.

Transport ·24 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office warns historic El Nino could become largest in living memory

Met Office warns historic El Nino could become largest in living memory

A historic El Niño taking shape over the Pacific Ocean threatens to become the largest event of its kind, driving global temperature extremes.

Weather ·23 Aug 2026, 17:32 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
PM Bektenov casts his vote in 2026 Qurultay elections

PM Bektenov casts his vote in 2026 Qurultay elections

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has cast his ballot in Kazakhstan's first Qurultay elections under the country's new constitutional system.

Transport ·23 Aug 2026, 11:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kazakhstan holds first-ever elections for new unicameral Qurultay

Kazakhstan holds first-ever elections for new unicameral Qurultay

Kazakhstan has begun voting in its historic first elections for the newly established unicameral Qurultay, replacing the former bicameral parliament.

Transport ·23 Aug 2026, 05:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kazakhstan to showcase cultural heritage at Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2027

Kazakhstan to showcase cultural heritage at Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2027

Kazakhstan to showcase cultural heritage at Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2027

Transport ·22 Aug 2026, 08:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Lombardy calls for a state of emergency due to bad weather

Lombardy calls for a state of emergency due to bad weather

Governor Attilio Fontana has requested a formal state of emergency in Lombardy following severe storms, widespread flooding, and landslides.

Transport ·22 Aug 2026, 01:39 ·Rhys Morgan 5 min read
Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to late ex Hayden Panettiere on her birthday

Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to late ex Hayden Panettiere on her birthday

Wladimir Klitschko has honored his late former fiancée, Hayden Panettiere, with an emotional public tribute on what would have been her 37th birthday.

Transport ·22 Aug 2026, 00:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read

Asian Development Bank Raises $2 Billion in 10-Year Global Bond Sale

The Asian Development Bank secured $2 billion through a 10-year global bond offering with a 4.625% coupon to fund investments in developing member countries.

Transport ·21 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open due to lingering knee injury

Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open due to lingering knee injury

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a persistent right knee injury, marking his first missed Grand Slam since 2019.

Transport ·21 Aug 2026, 22:33 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office warns developing El Niño will be strongest in living memory

Met Office warns developing El Niño will be strongest in living memory

A powerful weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean is projected by the UK Met Office to become the strongest of its kind in living memory.

Weather ·21 Aug 2026, 18:33 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office warns record El Nino event will drive 2027 temperature highs

Met Office warns record El Nino event will drive 2027 temperature highs

The Met Office has warned that an unprecedented El Niño event developing over the Pacific will drive global temperatures to new highs.

Weather ·21 Aug 2026, 13:37 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office says North Sea heatwave amplified Storm Babet damage

Met Office says North Sea heatwave amplified Storm Babet damage

New research from the Met Office and the University of Reading finds that a prolonged marine heatwave in the North Sea intensified the impacts of Storm Babet.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 11:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

A yellow weather warning is in effect for 54 districts in central and eastern England, highlighting risks of lightning, heavy rain, and travel disruption.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 10:36 ·Rhys Morgan 5 min read
Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

The United States and Iran are engaged in a period of high-intensity military operations while indirect mediators propose a 10-day ceasefire. The conflict has severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional stability and global energy prices.

Transport ·21 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Following a record-breaking heatwave, the UK faces a transition to volatile weather with the Met Office warning of thunderstorms and potential flash flooding.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 06:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read