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London swelters through 'tropical night' – as more temperature records could be broken today

The UK’s previous warmest May night was measured on Sunday when temperatures did not fall below 19.4C

Evening Standard

Amber health alert extended in parts of England as 35C predicted

Heat warning now in place until 5pm on Thursday, with Tuesday temperatures on track to break May records

The Guardian - UK

The one photo of Nelson Mandela the world needed: why Jillian Edelstein went against the grain to shoot this portrait of the South African icon

The story behind the Mandela portrait that defied expectation, now brought to life at a new immersive London experience

Digital Camera World

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B&Q owner says sales slow as ‘late start’ to spring holds back shoppers

The London-listed business, which also owns Screwfix, said it was ‘mindful of the consumer environment’ but hailed a ‘resilient’ start to the year.

Evening Standard

Elevate Your Strategy: Global Trading Competition Launch with Major Cash Prizes

LONDON, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), the World’s Best Broker according to World Finance, has launched two multimarket trading competitions designed to support trader engagement and broaden participation across emerging trading communities in Asia and Africa. The promotion is provided by EBC Financial Group (SVG)…

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UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day

Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C on Monday.

Evening Standard

UK breaks May temperature record with sweltering ‘tropical night’

The temperature didn’t fall below 21.3C overnight in south London

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India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initial one. The final report is delayed due to the investigation's complexity. This comes as a separate inquiry into fuel switches on an Air India flight from London is…

The Economic Times

London heatwave: Wildfire threat to Buckingham Palace as climate change 'turns Royal Parks into tinderboxes'

Exclusive: Royal Parks have exactly the ‘land cover types most susceptible to wildfire under drying conditions,’ say mapping experts

Evening Standard

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

Bangkok Post

More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C.

Evening Standard

Parts of Britain to sizzle in 36C heat on Tuesday after hottest May day on record

Tuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns

The Independent UK

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley achieves 'lifelong dream' with Egyptian holiday

The model took to her Instagram page to share snaps of the Egyptian holiday, as she admitted the trip was one she had wanted to take for some time.

BANG Premier

East London regeneration sees number of deprived neighbourhoods in capital plummet

The rate is now far below the national average for urban neighbourhoods, which sits at 27 per cent

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London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday

Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May

Evening Standard

London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold

The flight carrying 180 passengers was forced to divert after one confessed to leaving a charging phone in their checked luggage

Evening Standard

Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.

The National (Scotland)

What heatwave? Scots left frustrated by London-centric weather news

WE regularly find ourselves frustrated by the London-centric media when it comes to politics, but its reporting of the weather in the UK truly takes…

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Evening Standard

In Pictures: Bank holiday weather bonanza for sunbathers and swimmers

The UK recorded its all-time hottest May temperature as a part of London hit 34.8C on Monday.

Louder

"It’s a really interesting insight into what his life behind his rock star image looked like." Jimi Hendrix memorabilia to go on display at former London home

Jimi Hendrix fans will get a new look at his life via a new exhibition

Louder

"Bob Mould throttles his Stratocaster like he caught it breaking into his house." A reunited Sugar roll back the years with a deafening, joyous return to London

Sugar make their first UK appearances in more than 30 years – and suddenly it feels like 1994 again

Evening Standard

Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C

Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.

The Economic Times

India-UK healthcare scholarships open for 2026-27 intake

The Hinduja Foundation has launched its latest round of scholarships for Indian students at King's College London, focusing on healthcare and innovation. This collaboration aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and build future-ready talent in India.

The Guardian - UK

‘I begged for help’: the police failings that led to UK mother’s death at hands of her daughter’s stalker

Yolanda Saldana Feliz was stabbed 40 times by Miguel Angel Florentino, after Lauris Saldana’s emails to Met police went unanswered

The Independent UK

Sebastian Stan confirms he will play iconic villain in The Batman: Part Two with filming set to begin in London

Actor says he will be playing ‘many roles’ in the sequel

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