A stalled monsoon has caused a significant drop in India's hydropower output, forcing the grid to lean on coal-fired power to address the energy shortfall. This trend threatens decarbonisation efforts while regional water scarcity impacts agriculture and power-generation targets.

While often viewed as a permanent pantry staple, honey's longevity depends on specific storage conditions. Experts warn that light, heat, and moisture can compromise its natural defenses.

TfL warns of a near-total network shutdown as the RMT union launches rolling industrial action over pay and working hours. Major events have been rescheduled.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the East of England, while heat health alerts have been issued for regions across England and Wales.

Emergency crews remain at the scene of a recycling yard fire in Wolverhampton to dampen deep-seated materials. Local road closures and safety advisories continue.

Storm Chandra has triggered a major incident in Somerset and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Emergency services are urging caution as saturated ground increases the risk of further flooding.

Rail travel between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst has been suspended, contributing to widespread network disruption across the UK today.

The UKHSA has issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West due to rising temperatures. Meanwhile, parts of England and Wales face rain and thunder.

The UK faces a turbulent weather shift as high humidity triggers widespread yellow thunderstorm warnings, bringing risks of flash flooding and travel delays.

The John Deere Classic has officially kicked off its 32nd Birdies for Charity campaign, inviting nonprofits to join a regional fundraising initiative.

Harry Styles set a Guinness World Record for the longest residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing a previous benchmark set by the band Coldplay. The singer commemorated the milestone by paying tribute to his former bandmates from One Direction.

A nationwide general strike organized by CGIL and USB unions is disrupting transport, schools, and healthcare services across Italy today. The industrial action, which authorities have declared unlawful, follows protests against the government's response to a maritime incident.

The UK faces an unprecedented heatwave driven by a high-pressure heat dome, prompting urgent health alerts and warnings of potential infrastructure failure.

Following a weekend of unsettled weather, the UK faces a potential third heatwave as high pressure builds from the west. Temperatures could reach the low 30Cs in some southern and eastern areas by the end of the week.

Official forecasters have cautioned that the extreme temperatures seen in late June are unlikely to repeat, despite incoming high pressure across England and Wales.

Severe thunderstorms swept across London, submerging transport hubs such as Heathrow Airport and triggering lightning strikes that ignited homes.

Transport Salaried Staffs Association members are staging a two-day walkout, resulting in a significantly reduced timetable for London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway passengers.

UK rail workers are walking out over pay and job security, cutting services to about a fifth of schedules. European airline staff strikes are also disrupting flights.

New UK election funding laws require candidates to prove the legitimacy of pre-candidacy donations as officials investigate Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The measures aim to counter foreign interference and what Housing Minister Steve Reed called dodgy funding.

Massive Russian drone and missile attacks have caused significant civilian casualties in Kyiv and damaged the historic Dormition Cathedral. Authorities are currently assessing widespread destruction to infrastructure following the multi-wave assault.