UK weather: Amber warning issued by Met Office ahead of Storm Austen
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
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How the UK's hottest summer has affected autumn leaves
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.
Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
Sen. Thom Tillis: ‘I hate bullies’ | CNN Politics
CNN’s Jake Tapper visits Tennessee, where Republican Sen. Thom Tillis went to high school, to talk about his early life and what shaped him as a man and politician. This is part of an ongoin…
On a ship, in a museum, inside a mall, visitors are immersed in maritime history | CNN
Filipino seafarers make up nearly a third of the world’s merchant crews, keeping the global economy moving. A spectacular new Manila museum traces this powerhouse trade back to its grueling,…
Deadly flooding hits eastern Spain | CNN
Torrential rain from Storm Adam flooded parts of eastern Spain, killing at least three people and forcing thousands to evacuate. It’s the “most significant rainfall event” in nearly four dec…
Trump admin cuts to satellites will set back US weather forecasting by a decade | CNN
The Trump administration reduced the number of planned US weather satellites and removed key tools. Experts say it will set our weather forecasts back nearly a decade, especially for extreme…
Camp Mystic warned of safety plan problems as it seeks to reopen this summer after deadly 2025 flood
Texas state regulators found nearly two dozen deficiencies in the emergency operations plan submitted in Camp Mystic’s bid to reopen less than a year after 27 children and counselors were ki…
What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs
New York filed a lawsuit Friday to challenge the federal Transportation Department’s decision to withhold nearly $74 million in highway money because the state refused to revoke nearly 33,00…
Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time | CNN Business
Microsoft is offering about 7% of its US workforce the option to retire early, the latest attempt by a major tech firm to downsize while ramping up artificial intelligence investments.
Tornado sirens send Chiefs draft staff scrambling for shelter before making their first-round pick
The Kansas City Chiefs nearly had to make a draft pick while taking shelter from a tornado Thursday night.
‘A punch in the gut’: After years of waiting, many opioid victims will be shut out of Purdue settlement | CNN
Nearly 140,000 people filed claims against the company for the harm they said its drugs caused. Fewer than half of them will get any compensation.
Japan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with 'The Tale of KAHO' in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character.
Plenty of high-end talent available for NFL teams on Day 2 of draft after some early surprises
The Los Angeles Rams made a surprise selection of quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Countries to gather in Colombia for summit aimed at breaking fossil fuel reliance
Governments from nearly 50 countries will meet in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels, amid frustration that U.N. climate talks have failed to…