UK temps to hit 26C this weekend after sunniest spring on record

Pope Leo XIV showcased impressive reflexes during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 28, 2025, by catching a plush doll resembling himself thrown by a fan while riding in his popemobile. The 69-year-old pontiff's one-handed catch, which went viral, raised discussions about his security, as some expressed concern over a member of the public being able to toss an item into the popemobile. Despite these concerns, security experts affirmed that the...

A four-year-old boy named Antonio Quinn was severely injured in a dog attack by a Pocket Bully while visiting a friend's house on May 26. His mother, Amanda Holmes, described the horrific injuries, noting he was left bloodied with wounds on his cheeks, chin, and thigh, but he managed to escape thanks to a family friend's intervention. Antonio was hospitalized for three hours for treatment, and while he is recovering, both the attacking dog and...

A pair of NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, have completed a 45-day rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth's gravity. After their return in March, both faced significant health challenges, including muscle loss and extreme fatigue, with Williams struggling to get out of bed and Wilmore experiencing neck pain immediately after landing. They worked two hours daily with NASA experts to regain their...

A man named William Coomber expressed his disgust after discovering painful bed bug bites all over his body following a stay at The Waverley Hotel in Great Yarmouth on May 25. He noticed the bites, which measured between 1.5cm and 2.5cm, after returning home and later identified a baby bed bug on his bed sheets. Despite his claims, the hotel denied the presence of bed bugs after an inspection, and William is seeking an apology...

SummaryHong Kong coach Ashley Westwood criticized Manchester United's post-season tour of Asia, suggesting players need it "like a hole in the head." As a former United player, he acknowledged the commercial pressures behind the trip, asserting that it primarily serves revenue generation despite players' public enthusiasm. In a match against Hong Kong's national team, United struggled initially but secured a win with second-half goals from new signings Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven, leaving the success...

Have itchy eyes or sneezing been getting the better of you recently?High levels of grass pollen are expected on Saturday across the Midlands, central, southern and south-west England, and London, affecting about 95% of hay fever sufferers, with peak season lasting until July. Approximately 13 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever, which is triggered by various pollens, with tree pollen affecting around 25% of sufferers in early spring. This year's dry, warm,...