Evening Standard
What is causing the dangerous heatwave in the US and will it affect the UK?
The National Weather Service says the heatwave is ‘potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations’
Bournemouth Echo UK
'Mysterious' carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters
As shark season approaches in the UK, are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?
Sky News
UK weather: Temperatures set to rise - with some areas forecast to be as hot as Ibiza
Warmer weather is on the way with the UK finally set to enjoy a spell of sunshine - as temperatures in some parts are expected to match those in Ibiza. While temperatures will likely hover at around 20C (68F) over the weekend, with highs of 24C (75F) in the south, Monday and Tuesday could be as hot as Ibiza in the southeast. It is forecast to be 25C (77F) on the sunny Spanish island at the start of next week, matching London and surrounding areas, with the Midlands and northwest a degree or two cooler.
The Guardian
Melbourne and Sydney wake to coldest morning this year after Queensland weather record
Band of cold blankets entire east coast, with widespread frost across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW
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Haj pilgrimage threatened as hundreds perish in heat
STORY: Nearly 2 million Muslims will complete the haj pilgrimage this week, but extreme heat has been fatal for hundreds who started the journey last Friday, to the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.According to reports, at least 562 people have died during the haj. Egypt has reported 307 deaths and 118 missing, with temperatures hitting over 124 degrees Fahrenheit.The haj's timing is based on the lunar year, moving back 10 days each year.While the haj is now moving towards winter, it will occur in the peak of summer in Saudi Arabia by the 2040s.Climate scientist Fahad Saeed says these deaths hint at future risks for millions of haj pilgrims."We need to prepare, we need to adapt, we need to introduce the adaptation option as much as we can. While realizing that it will compromise on the centuries old ritual, but still we need to save people. But at the same time, we must do climate action to stop the global warming at 1.5 degrees centigrade. At anything beyond that, we are putting those pilgrims at the risk of death."Heat-related deaths during the haj have been recorded since the 1400s.Pilgrims' vulnerability stems from exertion, exposure, and older age, as well as a simple lack of acclimatization to the heat.According to Saudi officials last year, more than 2,000 people suffered from heat stress during that haj.A 2021 study in the journal Environmental Research Letters found that if global temperatures rise by 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels, heat stroke risk for haj pilgrims will increase by five times.Still, pilgrims remain determined - for some, it's a one-in-a-lifetime affair."Haj is the fifth pillar of Islam and it is a mandatory duty for every capable person. So you have to exert efforts and get tired. Haj is a difficult task, so you have to exert efforts and perform the rituals even in the conditions of heat and crowding. You use an umbrella, drink water and pour it onto your body to prevent dehydration. And the water sprinklers in the walkways help."In 2016, Saudi Arabia implemented a heat strategy with shaded areas, water points at every 500 meters, and improved healthcare.Saudi health authorities advised pilgrims to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during this year's haj.
Yahoo News UK
How to stay safe in dangerously hot weather, according to the experts
The death of broadcaster and writer Michael Moseley in Greece this year has highlighted the very real dangers of hot weather, from dehydration to heat exhaustion to heat stroke.
Bournemouth Echo UK
Shark season arrives as giant spotted lurking around our shores
Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles.
Sky News
Future of new oil and gas projects in UK thrown into doubt after landmark Supreme Court decision
The future of new oil and gas projects in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court. The court concluded the environmental impact of emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered in planning applications for new extraction projects - not just the impacts of the emissions produced in extracting them. The case hinged around an oil drilling project at Horse Hill in Surrey, granted planning permission by Surrey County Council in 2019.
AFP
US expedites air defence to Ukraine as Russia pounds power plants
Washington promised Thursday to prioritise shipments of air-defence missiles to Ukraine after Russian bombardments forced mass blackouts and prompted the country's president to call for solar panels on hospitals and schools."Solar panels, smart meters, and energy storage units must appear in every school and hospital as soon as possible," he said in a statement on social media.
The Argus
These are the 7 gardening jobs you need to be doing before June ends
From planting summer flower beds to watering hanging baskets, there are plenty of jobs to do before the sunshine (hopefully) arrives.
The Independent
Delhi records hottest night ever as relentless heatwave claims five lives
Need for cooling has increased the load on capital’s power grid with consumption soaring to a record 8,647mw this week
The Independent
Glastonbury weather forecast: Latest Met Office update ahead of festival
After a few years of beautiful sunny weekends in Somerset, will the weather hold out for Glastonbury 2024?
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Researchers believe nest study offers lifeline to under-threat capercaillie
The study has shown putting meat put down close to nests increases their chances of survival by 83%
Cover Media
Tiger Tinder! Amur tigers meet for first date at Woburn Safari Park
Five-year-old male tiger Dmitri and 12-year-old female tiger Minerva have been on their first date at Woburn Safari Park this month. The stunning Amur tigers, which are listed as 'Endangered' in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, could be seen fondly greeting each other and relaxing together shortly after their initial introduction, just metres away from excited visitors' cars. Keepers are delighted that Dmitri and Minerva (known as Vera) have taken such a shine to e
Storyful
Satellite Imagery Captures Tropical Storm Alberto Swirling in Bay of Campeche
The first tropical storm of the season formed over the Gulf of Mexico and was named Tropical Storm Alberto on the morning of Wednesday, June 19.Imagery captured by CSU/CIRA & NOAA shows Tropical Storm Alberto swirling in the Bay of Campeche, in the Gulf of Mexico, on Wednesday morning.The National Weather Service warned that the first bands of rain associated with the tropical disturbance had reached the coast in front of San Antonio, Texas, by Wednesday morning.Weather warnings were in effect for coastal Texas.The tropical storm was forecast to bring heavy rainfall to Central America, Mexico, and coastal Texas through Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The “very large storm system” would have rain, wind, and flooding impacts “extending far from the center,” the NHC said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned back in May that this hurricane season could be the worst in decades, according to The Washington Post. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful
OK! Magazine
GMB's Laura Tobin confirms exact date hot summer weather will finally arrive – and it's days away
Good Morning Britain's weatherwoman Laura Tobin has confirmed the exact date the hot weather will finally arrive in the UK after a cold and wet snap – and it's not far away!
Evening Standard
What is a heatwave? London to be hotter than the Algarve with temperatures of 27C
The Met Office predicts it will ‘feel very warm for those in the sunshine’ — but will it be a heatwave and how can you cope at work in such a situation?
Storyful
Roadway Washed Out in Northeast Mexico After Alberto Lashes Region
Mexican officials urged drivers to be extremely careful after heavy rains from Storm Alberto partially washed out a roadway in Monterrey on Thursday, June 20.Footage taken by Proteccion Civil Monterrey shows damage to the express lane of Av Constitucion near Venustiano Carranza.Alberto made landfall as a tropical storm on Thursday before weakening to a tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center said all tropical storm warnings across Mexico were discontinued as of 10 am local time, but warned heavy rains and flash flooding could continue in northeastern areas. Credit: Proteccion Civil Monterrey via Storyful
Euronews
‘This is like a slow death’: Environmental toll of Gaza war laid bare in first UN assessment
The new assessment from UNEP follows a call from the State of Palestine to take stock of the environmental damage.
Evening Standard
Large wildfire near Athens damages homes and trigger evacuation order
More than 70 firefighters, assisted by 10 water-dropping planes and helicopters, were working to control the blaze
