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Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Times
Forty days of rain after St Swithin's? Not likely, but it will be wet
St Swithin could be making a big splash this summer. The saint's feast day on Tuesday, July 15, was marked by widespread rains sweeping across many areas with cool, wet winds, and if weather lore is to be believed, we can now expect 40 successive days of rain. Even though this prediction never exactly comes true, the outlook for the near future is likely to be a see-saw between wet and dry spells, as low and high pressure jostle for dominance over the country. It is too soon to forecast exactly where any rain will fall, however, and even though Wednesday was a largely warm sunny day, it was only a brief respite before more rain is set to return on Thursday, largely in the west and northwest of the UK. A belt of heavier rain is coming up from France on Saturday and Sunday, with some sunny interludes, before more wet weather arrives at the start of next week. After that, the weather is likely to be full of ups and downs — one lot of rain followed by another dry spell and so on. And although much of the UK is going to feel hot and muggy in the east and southeast on Thursday, the good news for anyone who struggled in the recent heatwaves is that there looks to be no immediate threat of another spell of extreme heat. After last weekend's scorching sunshine, any rainfall is going to be welcome news for gardeners, especially in areas under a hosepipe ban, or about to begin a hosepipe ban. But the return of some rain does not mean hosepipe bans will be lifted soon or that the threat of drought is over for much of the country. Dry weather has been a persistent theme this year, with rainfall running below average across the UK since the early days of January. We experienced the driest spring in England since 1893, followed by a dry June, with England once again bearing the brunt. The first half of July was also dry, so it will take a great deal more rain to make up that huge deficit in rainfall.


Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Pair of childcare workers accused of assaulting a toddler at daycare centre in Sydney's west
Two female childcare workers have been accused of assaulting a 17-month-old boy toddler at a daycare centre in Sydney 's west. More to come.

ABC News
12-07-2025
- ABC News
Aerial pictures show paramedics working on patient at Mt Druitt shopping centre
A man allegedly armed with a machete has died after being shot by police at a shopping centre in Sydney's west.

Mint
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA, criticises UN watchdog's ‘silence' over US attacks on its nuclear facilities
Iran has on 2 July suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, days after a ceasefire with Israel and US' strikes on its uranium enrichment facilities. The unprecedented and shocking war, which lasted 12 days, soured Tehran's relationship with the IAEA, according to an AFP report. The move comes after the Iranian Parliament on 25 June, overwhelmingly voted in favour of the bill to suspend cooperation with the agency. The motion was also approved by the countries' Guardian Council, a body tasked with vetting legislation, before a final ratification from the presidency, the report noted. State TV on 2 July reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian promulgated the law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iranian officials have sharply criticised the IAEA for what they described as the agency's 'silence' in the face of the Israeli and US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran has also lambasted the agency for a resolution adopted on 12 June that accuses Iran of non-compliance with its nuclear obligations. Iranian officials said the resolution was among the 'excuses' for the Israeli attacks. The west asian country has rejected a request from the IAEA's chief, Rafael Grossi, to visit nuclear facilities bombed during the war. Earlier this week, Pezeshkian decried Grossi's 'destructive' conduct, while France, Germany and Britain have condemned unspecified 'threats' against the IAEA chief. Iran's ultra-conservative Kayhan newspaper has recently claimed that documents showed Grossi was an Israeli spy and should be executed. Iran has said Grossi's request to visit the bombarded sites signalled 'malign intent', but insisted there were no threats against him or against inspectors from his agency. On Monday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the parliament vote to halt cooperation with the IAEA reflected the 'concern and anger of the Iranian public opinion'. The 12-day war began when Israel launched a major bombing campaign on Iran and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists, with Tehran responding with waves of missiles and drones launched at Israel. On 22 June, Israel's ally the US launched unprecedented strikes of its own on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz. More than 900 people were killed in Iran, according to the judiciary. Iran's retaliatory attacks killed 28 people in Israel, according to authorities.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal interested in signing Rogers, Brentford reject Mbeumo bid
Arsenal have added Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers to their list of attacking targets this summer. According to the Times, Rogers is admired by the north Londoners due to his versatility and Premier League experience. Advertisement Villa will want a substantial fee for the 22-year-old, even with Champions League football. Teamtalk say the Midlands outfit have also become the latest club to show and interest in Jadon Sancho after his loan to Chelsea from Manchester United ended. Sky Sports report that Manchester United have had an opening £55 million bid for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford. The Bees are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old, but have rejected United's bid of £45 million plus £10 million add ons, with the west Londoners looking closer to £60 million. Sky also say Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal with Wolves over the signing of fullback Rayan Ait Nouri. Advertisement The 23-year-old has only one-year left on his contract and both clubs have reportedly settled on a £33.7 million deal. Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, according to the Daily Mail. The forward has an £85m clause for Premier League clubs, active for the first ten days of July. According to the Daily Mirror, Liverpool have no intention of selling Luis Diaz this summer. The Colombian international has two years left on his deal with the Reds with Barcelona and Saudi Pro League sides Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr reportedly interested. Elsewhere, Football Insider write that Harvey Elliot is most likely to join a Serie A side this summer if the 22-year-old was to leave Liverpool. Advertisement Clubs in Italy and Germany are closely monitoring Elliot's movements, with the midfielder struggling for consistent game time on Merseyside. Finally, talkSPORT say in-demand forward Viktor Gyokeres is open to a move to Manchester United, despite the Red Devils' lack of European football. Any move for the 27-year-old would be dependant on sales, with Sporting Lisbon dropping their asking price to £60 million from the £85 million release clause.