Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a final characterized by immense power and few breaks of serve. The match featured numerous winners and aces, with Sinner ultimately prevailing in four sets.
Kylian Mbappé has emerged as the dominant cultural and sporting figure of the World Cup, transforming from a footballing prodigy into a global icon. His on-field brilliance is matched by his off-field personality, embracing memes and political stances.
Delhi received its most intense monsoon rainfall on Tuesday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and flight delays. Several areas recorded heavy showers, with Najafgarh logging 84mm. Rain is expected to continue until Saturday, with a yellow alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
Sydney experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with a mean temperature of 16.1C. The month saw 15 consecutive days above 20C, a record for June. Experts attribute the warmth to global warming and record ocean temperatures off the NSW coast, warning of amplified heatwaves and bushfire risks in spring and summer.
England recorded its warmest June on record, with mean temperatures reaching 17.1C, nearly 3C above average. The UK as a whole experienced its second warmest June. Record-breaking temperatures were observed across the UK, including 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk, and 35.9C in Cardiff, Wales.
England experienced its warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 17.1C. The UK as a whole saw the second warmest June, marked by extreme heat warnings and temperatures exceeding 30C for seven consecutive days. The heatwave caused school closures and public transport disruptions.
England experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with the UK and Wales seeing their second-warmest, driven by a late-month heatwave that triggered the first three-day red heat alert. Met Office scientists link these extreme temperatures to human-induced climate change, warning of significant health and sector impacts.
England experienced its warmest June on record, while the UK as a whole saw its second warmest, with mean temperatures reaching 17.1C. Record high temperatures were set in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, leading to a rare red extreme heat warning.
Spain linked over 1,000 deaths to a recent European heatwave, recording its warmest first six months since records began, with temperatures averaging 1.6 °C above normal, according to officials and Aemet.
The southwest monsoon is set to advance into northern Indian states over the next 5-6 days, while Delhi faces its warmest morning in two years with temperatures soaring, attributed to delayed monsoon and interacting dry and moist winds.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
England and Wales have recorded their warmest spring on record, with March, April and May ranking in the UK's top 10 warmest since 1884. Met Office scientist Dr Emily Carlisle noted the trend highlights natural variability and long-term warming, with nine of the 10 warmest springs occurring since 2007.
Delhi's homeless, including a 20-year-old mother and her 9-month-old baby, face extreme heat with temperatures consistently over 43°C, highlighting inadequate shelter and healthcare access.
The UK has recorded its highest ever May temperature, with London reaching 34.8C. Wales also saw its hottest May day. Heat health alerts are in place across England, and water supply issues have been reported.
Delhi experienced its warmest May night in 14 years with a minimum temperature of 31.9°C. The city remains under an intense heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department issuing alerts until next Wednesday.
UK Health Security Agency issues heat health alerts as temperatures forecast to rise to 30C over bank holiday weekend
Parts of the UK are preparing for a potential heatwave as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 28C ahead of the bank holiday weekend. This follows a period of cold weather, with warmer south-westerly winds expected to bring the highest temperatures of the year so far.
The UK is set to experience its warmest day of the year with temperatures in London and East Anglia reaching 27C on Friday, surpassing forecasts for Sydney, Buenos Aires, Tunis and Honolulu. The Met Office warns that while the south-east will enjoy the heat, cloud across Scotland, the Pennines and the Midlands could bring heavy rain. The brief hot spell follows a drier and warmer than average April across all four UK nations.
