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Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C
Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePA MediaIn the Hill Garden and Pergola near Hampstead, LondonThe UK has recorded its all-time highest May temperature as parts of London reached 34.8C on Monday.That figure, recorded in Kew Gardens, also surpassed the hottest Bank Holiday Monday on record - 33.3C seen on the August bank holiday in 2019.Wales has also experienced its hottest May day, reaching 31.1C at Trawscoed, Ceredigion.And...
UP woman electrocutes husband before forcing poison into his body; 4, including lover, held
A wife allegedly conspired with her lover, sister, and sister's boyfriend to murder her husband after he objected to her extramarital affair. The four accused, aged 30-35, have been arrested after the postmortem revealed electric shock injuries and poison, confirming the murder plot.
More than 20 towns in France record highest ever May temperatures
Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the weekMore than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest-ever May temperatures and the UK set a national heat record amid an extreme early-summer heat event that could see the mercury climb to 40C in parts of Spain by the end of the week.The UK’s Met Office said the country’s all-time temperature record for May was broken on Monday when a temperature of 33.5C was recorded at Heathrow near London, with highs of up to 35C...
In pictures: Hottest May day record broken in UK
In pictures: Hottest May day record broken in UK3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAndré Rhoden-PaulGetty ImagesPerfect weather for an ice cream in Bournemouth The UK has recorded its hottest-ever May temperature as the mercury rose to 33.5C in London. Heathrow, west London, broke the record on Monday, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s away from the south-east of England. BBC Weather said highs expected in parts of the UK on Monday and Tuesday could exceed top temperatures in L...
Pollution shot up in Ganga plain in a decade: Study
NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also found that the emissions from the Plain are now reaching the Himalayas, noting that the mountains are no longer insulated from air pollutio...
Kathie Lee Gifford lists her Connecticut waterfront estate for a staggering $100 million asking price
Kathie Lee Gifford has listed her Greenwich home for $100 million.Gifford's home, which is listed by Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty, has eight bedrooms, nine full baths and five partial baths.The living space within the home is 13,163 square feet, and it sits on nearly three acres of land in Riverside, Connecticut. Gifford's home is in Riverside's prestigious Indian Head Association and on a secluded road.The property was built in 1930 and originally owned by a shoemaker who...
Residents of popular southern city are told to pack up and relocate NOW as it could be completely submerged by seawater in a matter of years
Residents of popular southern city are told to pack up and relocate NOW as it could be completely submerged by seawater in a matter of years Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive storiesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 15:34, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 15:35, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
In Pictures: Bank holiday weather bonanza for sunbathers and swimmers
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Met Office confirms today is hottest May day ever recorded in UK as temperatures hit 33.5C
The Met Office have confirmed that today is the hottest May day ever recorded in the UK as temperatures have soared to 33.5C. According to the Met Office, the previous May record stood at 32.8C.The previous temperature was recorded in Camden Square on May 22 1922 and then again in Horsham, Tunbridge Wells and Regent's Park on May 29 1944.The record has been smashed today at Heathrow, with temperatures expected to reach 35C. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officials have warned that people...
Britons reveal if they are ‘doing their bit for Britain's birth rate’ on the bank holiday
Britons have revealed whether they plan to do their bit to boost the nation’s birth rate during the bank holiday. GB News was out in the glorious sunshine to quiz Londoners on any amorous ambitions for the day. In 2024, most babies born on a single day were conceived nine months after the second May bank holiday, according to the Office for National Statistics data.However, the opinion among those in the capital appeared mixed on continuing that trend in 2026. “Unfortunately, I am the most singl...
Mother who abandoned her children blindfolded in Portuguese woods is sent to the country's toughest women's prison - as videos of her partner decrying 'end of the world' emerge
Mother who abandoned her children blindfolded in Portuguese woods is sent to the country's toughest women's prison - as videos of her partner decrying ‘end of the world’ emergeSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:58, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 13:58, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Woman gives astonishing defense after allegedly killing high school sweethearts driving home from birthday party
Woman gives astonishing defense after allegedly killing high school sweethearts driving home from birthday partySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:54, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 13:55, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
140 years old, only 18 cases in 2024: All about Negotiable Instruments Act
A surprising revelation surfaces as 2024 records show a mere 18 instances of cheque bounce nationwide, predominantly from Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. This significant drop brings into question the practicality of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a key element in the realm of commercial law.
Dharmendra honoured posthumously: Hema Malini accepts Padma Vibhushan; Ahana breaks down
In a poignant moment at the prestigious awards ceremony, Hema Malini graciously accepted the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her beloved late husband, Dharmendra, honoring his remarkable six-decade journey in cinema. The celebration also highlighted the talents of Satish Shah, who received a Padma Shri, and the melodious Alka Yagnik, awarded the Padma Bhushan.
UK records its highest ever May temperature
Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting livesThe fierce heat sweeping Europe over the bank holiday weekend has beaten the UK’s all-time temperature record for May, with highs of up to 35C still to come on Monday afternoon.A temperature of 33.5C was recorded at London’s Heathrow on Monday lunchtime, according to provisional data from the Met Offfice, beating the previous May record that was set in Camden Square in 1922 and reached again in Tunbridge We...
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid CowanScotland home affairs correspondentReutersThe police tent was pitched on the front garden of the couple's houseWhen detectives searched Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon's home on the outskirts of Glasgow in April 2023, one image dominated the news coverage.A large blue and white police tent had been pitched on their front garden, blocking views of the front door and leaving the house look...
WATCH: Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor
At 106 years old, Freeman Johnson is the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor – of which this year is the 85th anniversary.
Staff at more than 100 French schools are investigated over claims of raping children as young as three and starving pupils after parents were ignored for years
Staff at more than 100 French schools are investigated over claims of raping children as young as three and starving pupils after parents were ignored for yearsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:38, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 11:38, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Metal detectorist finds WW2 soldier's cigarette case hundreds of miles from where he died
Metal detectorist finds WW2 soldier's silver cigarette case hundreds of miles from where he died3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNeil PriorBBC NewsFilip KrapelsThis cigarette case was presented to Stan Drew in 1937 in recognition of his service to Penarth Central Boxing ClubA World War Two soldier's silver cigarette case has been found by a metal detectorist 82 years and 370 miles away from where he died.Stan Drew, from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, was killed on the Normandy beaches...
USCIS clarifies Green Card policy for H-1B visa holders and high-skilled workers
USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy. This policy could have required many to apply from abroad. However, USCIS now states that applicants with national interest or economic benefit may continue their current process. This offers relief to many H-1B visa holders and tech industry workers. The agency is reasserting its interpretation of immigration law.