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UK set for warmer, drier spell next week as high pressure builds

Warmer and drier weather is forecast to return to the UK from early next week, with temperatures reaching 25°C in parts of England and Wales. High pressure will block Atlantic weather systems, though drought conditions persist across southern Britain despite recent rainfall.

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A woman walks her dogs through parched fields. There is a pond with low water level in the background and some buildings. The woman has short grey hair and is wearing white shorts and a white blouse and has three small dogs.

New Bolivian cat species confirmed with only one known living member

Scientists have confirmed a new cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests. The Tilcayo cat, measuring just 46 centimetres long, is the first living cat species formally described in over a century. Only one known individual exists, though researchers believe others inhabit the wild.

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A small cat with amber eyes peers at the camera. The cat has a black nose, a striped forehead and triangular ears. Its coat is grey-brown and it has spots like a leopard. The wire netting of an enclosure and tropical foliage are visible behind.

Climate change likely contributed to Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, study confirms

A scientific study confirms that climate change significantly contributed to the glacier collapse that triggered devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last month, killing over 1,400 people and leaving thousands missing.

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Residents stand on a hillside lookout overlooking a town heavily damaged by flooding. A muddy river cuts through the valley, with debris and sediment covering large parts of the settlement and surrounding riverbanks. Forested mountains rise on both sides under low clouds, while people gather along a railing in the foreground to view the destruction below.

Gaelic and Scots language unlock Scotland's lost oyster beds

Researchers have rediscovered long-lost oyster beds on Scotland's West Coast by mining Gaelic and Scots place names. Project Eisirean has identified previously undocumented habitats and is now trialling a mobile hatchery in Millport to restore native oyster populations.

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A man and two women stand on a rocky shoreline beside the water, holding oyster shells and strings of oysters toward the camera.

One person in the foreground presents a large oyster shell, while the other two display hanging clusters of shells.

The beach is covered with rocks and seaweed, with coastal houses, small boats, and a tree-lined shoreline visible in the background.

UK to turn cooler this week as changeable weather arrives

The UK will experience cooler temperatures from Tuesday as changeable weather moves in, bringing rain to northern and western regions. Highs of 17–22°C represent a significant drop from recent warmth, with unsettled conditions persisting through the week. A September heatwave is increasingly unli...

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Group of people standing on a pier looking out to sea. Many are wearing coats, and it also looks quite breezy

Flash flooding swamps Northeast, halts half-marathon and traps vehicles

Flash flooding across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut triggered water rescues and stranded motorists. Some Connecticut areas received up to seven inches of rain in a short period, forcing half-marathon runners through waist-deep waters.

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A car struggles through a flooded street surrounded by trees after a heavy rainstorm.

The summer climate change became undeniable in the Midlands

The summer of 2026 brought climate change into sharp focus for Midlands residents as wildfires destroyed homes, altered ecosystems, and spread livestock disease northward. Extreme weather, ecological damage, and infrastructure strain demonstrate the mounting costs of adaptation.

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An aerial view of destroyed homes after the Stourbridge wildfire on August 21,

Sharks of Kent project reveals secrets of coastal predators

A new citizen-science project led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Adonis Blue is tagging sharks off the Kent coast to understand their movements and behaviour. The initiative trains local anglers to participate in research that reveals Kent's role as a critical nursery ground for young sharks.

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A starry smooth hound shark, small, light grey and about two feet long is held by a volunteer in a white tshirt.

Warm start gives way to rain and wind as jet stream strengthens

The UK begins the week with warmth and sunshine before shifting to wetter, windier conditions as a strengthening jet stream brings deeper low-pressure systems. Temperatures will drop from above 20°C to seasonal averages by Thursday, with potential disruption towards the weekend.

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Two people cross the road with umbrellas, one has been turned inside out by the wind

Himalayan Glaciers Melting 65% Faster as India Faces Economic and Climate Crisis

New research warns that Himalayan glaciers are melting 65% faster than a decade ago, with India's government identifying 56 glacial lakes as "very high risk." The crisis threatens 20% of India's GDP and hundreds of millions of people across South Asia.

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Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. I

El Niño to bring wetter, warmer autumn with increased storm risk

The UK faces a wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn driven by a strengthening El Niño, with increased storm risk from November. While rainfall offers drought relief, flooding risks rise. Autumn snow is unlikely, but winter patterns remain uncertain.

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Aerial view of flooding from Storm Chandra in the hamlet of Weycroft on January 27, 2026 in Axminster, England

Flood-hit residents fear quarry blasts will repeat after homes inundated

Residents evacuated after a quarry blast flooded 13 homes in Cardiff remain anxious about future operations. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found the explosion displaced water from old mine workings but determined underground structures were not compromised. Many residents remain i...

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A man stood outside a house. There is a skip full of rubbish behind him. It is a head and shoulders shot. He has a light blue shirt on and dark blonde/light brown hair as well as a moustache and beard.

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