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Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Temperatures to soar in the UK as holiday hotspots experience intense heatwaves
Temperatures to soar in the UK as holiday hotspots experience intense heatwaves European and American destinations are experiencing temperatures 5–10°C above the seasonal average Rome is one of the holiday hotspots experiencing high temperatures (Image: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock ) The Met Office has said temperatures are set to climb in the UK within the coming few days, and warned holiday hotspots on other parts of the globe are also currently experiencing some intense heatwaves. It says southern European destinations, and American states are seeing 5–10°C above the seasonal average. A statement read: "Southern Europe is set to see the heat build further this week. Many areas are forecast to see temperatures 5–10°C above the seasonal average, with some locations potentially nearing 40°C." The Met Office says temperatures will rise to 35°C in Budapest, Zagreb, Valletta and Athens, and 38°C in Rome. Madrid will also see 38°C temperatures. As for America, the Met Office adds: "Eastern parts of the USA are seeing near record heat for June with New York City approaching 40." This week, New York and Nashville, Tennessee will experience temperature averaging at around 36°C, and it will rise to 32°C in Orlando, Florida. Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below In Wales, the Met Office says whilst we will see spells of rain, the weather will become "increasingly warm and feeling rather humid" at the weekend. A forecast for Friday to Sunday reads: "Mainly cloudy with occasional spells of rain, but some drier interludes too, especially by Sunday. Breezy on Friday with winds easing over the weekend. Increasingly warm and feeling rather humid." On Saturday, at 4pm, temperatures rise to 24°C in Monmouth, 21°C in Cardiff, Cardigan, Builth Wells and Newtown and 19°C in Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil. It will be warmer at the same time on Sunday, as temperatures rise to 25°C in Monmouth, 23°C in Cardiff and Newtown, and 22°C in Builth Wells. The long UK range-forecast says that conditions will likely continue to be changeable through much of July. The Met Office says: "Southern and eastern areas are most favoured for longer drier and more settled spells, although even here some occasional rain or showers will be possible, perhaps thundery. Article continues below "There are signs of more widely settled weather during the second half of July, however this signal is very tentative. "Temperatures are expected to be above average for most areas, especially towards the southeast where there will be an ongoing chance of some very warm or hot conditions at times."
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
UK lawmakers back bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in historic vote
U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives in a historic vote in Parliament that takes it a step nearer to becoming law. Members of Parliament voted 314-291 to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill following an impassioned and respectful debate. The majority of 23 was less than the 55 when they last voted on the issue in November, meaning that some lawmakers changed their minds in the intervening months. 4 Protesters hold a banner that reads 'Give me choice over my death. Campaign for Dignity in Dying.' REUTERS Advertisement 4 Protesters advocate for assisted dying legislation in London on June 20. AFP via Getty Images Since November, the bill has been scrutinized, leading to some changes in the proposed legislation, which has been shepherded by Labour lawmaker Kim Leadbeater rather than the government. Following the vote, Leadbeater said that she felt 'a huge sense of relief.' 4 A protester holds a sign that says 'kill the bill, not the ill.' Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock Advertisement 4 The vote is a free one, meaning lawmakers vote according to their conscience rather than on party lines. Alliances have formed across the political divide. Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock It's not quite law yet as the bill now goes to the unelected House of Lords, which can amend or delay policy, though it can't overrule the lower chamber. The vote is potentially the biggest change to social policy since abortion was partially legalized in 1967. Advertisement Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! There are also questions about how it would impact the NHS, hospice care and the legal system.
