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May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years
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Irish weather records could be broken as temperatures of up to 28C forecast
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One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying
In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.
A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought
In the Desert and Mountain West, towns like Kearny, Ariz., are already warning residents they could soon run out of water, but rationing so far has been patchy.
Artificial Intelligence Floods Court Dockets with Home-Brewed Lawsuits
For years, courts have welcomed cases brought by self-represented litigants. Now those plaintiffs have A.I., and their filings are consuming more and more bandwidth.
Afghan migrant 'sexually abuses 11-year-old girl at knifepoint in a bathroom at German special needs school'
Afghan migrant 'sexually abuses 11-year-old girl at knifepoint in a bathroom at German special needs school'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:35, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 09:36, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Indian Army makes its artillery arm more lethal by giving its guns automatic aiming capability
The Indian Army is enhancing its 105mm field guns with automatic aiming technology, a significant modernization step. This computer-driven system drastically reduces manual effort, improving accuracy, response times, and survivability for artillery crews. This upgrade aligns with the broader Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, aiming for a more potent and efficient artillery force.
Weather tracker: flash floods in New York and a heat dome in Europe
Rain overwhelms sewer system in parts of US city, while temperatures in France break May recordNew York City saw flash flooding on Wednesday, as large parts of Brooklyn and Queens received about 2in (50mm) of rainfall in as little as 20 minutes. Officials said the deluge caused water to flow into the sewer system at a rate of up to 6in an hour, quickly overwhelming an aged network that was designed to accommodate just 1.75in an hour.Residents and commuters found themselves wading knee-deep throu...
Britain braces for hottest bank holiday Monday ever: Temperatures set to hit 'historic' 35C on warmest May day on record
Britain braces for hottest bank holiday Monday ever: Temperatures set to hit 'historic' 35C on warmest May day on recordSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 08:52, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 08:56, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Twisha's mom-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh to argue her own case in HC
A vacation bench of the MP High Court will hear a petition on Monday seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for retired district judge Giribala Singh. She is accused in the dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Singh. Twisha's family approached the High Court after the retired judge was granted bail by a Bhopal sessions court.
Meet Sameer Nair, a doctor making Karnataka's barren land fruitful again
Hard work and dedication can make the most impossible of tasks happen. All you need is strategic concentration and beneficial resources.
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions.(Image credit: Altaf Qadri)
Can your ex-husband stop paying alimony if you remarry?
Indian law generally dictates that a wife's remarriage terminates her ex-husband's maintenance obligation. This principle applies across various laws, including the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Hindu Marriage Act. However, a formal court order is necessary to cease payments, and child maintenance remains unaffected.
Telangana Woman, Lover Kill Husband For Being 'Obstacle', Bury Body In Farm
The accused woman, Kalpana, had filed a missing persons complaint against her husband, Muthyam Reddy (42), on May 18.
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.(Image credit: Ng Han Guan)
Russia’s Oreshnik: What makes multi-warhead ballistic missile used against Ukraine so hard to stop
Russia unleashed a fierce assault on Kyiv, deploying the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile alongside numerous drones and other advanced weaponry. This escalation followed Moscow's accusations of Ukrainian strikes on a student dormitory, which Kyiv denied.
Furnace-like conditions return to Delhi-NCR
Sunday brought a scorching heatwave to Delhi, with temperatures climbing to a blistering 43-45 degrees Celsius. Air quality may take a hit due to dust from Pakistan wafting in. The weather forecast whispers of light rain and breezy winds on Monday, but real respite might not come until Friday when rain and thunderstorms promise to cool things down significantly.
Teen sailor killed aboard USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor identified after 82 years through DNA analysis
The remains of a 17-year-old sailor killed during the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor are returning home more than 84 years later for a proper burial.Royle Bradford Luker will be laid to rest with full military honors in Plainview, Arkansas, on May 30, according to his obituary. He will be buried alongside his parents, including his father, who was a World War I veteran."As a Fireman Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, he gave his all and was killed in the...
UK braces for hottest May day on record as 30C heat continues
UK braces for hottest May day on record as 30C heat continuesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Heatwave conditions were reached in several parts of the UK on SundayByTomasz SchafernakerBBC MeteorologistPublished37 minutes agoCommentsThe UK is likely to experience its hottest May day on record on Monday as searing heat continues.Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 34C, breaking the previous May record of 32.8C set more than 80 years ago. The 32.3C recorded at Kew Gardens in south...
Torrential rain and dangerous floods threaten holiday plans
Torrential rain and dangerous flooding are complicating Memorial Day weekend plans for millions, with more rain expected in the eastern half of the United States. In West Virginia, a group of Boy Scouts were rescued from the banks of a river after water rose quickly. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.