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Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise above 30C (86F) this week due to a high-pressure system, with the potential to surpass this year's highest temperature of 29.4C (85F) recorded in Suffolk. A heatwave could be declared if temperatures reach designated thresholds for three consecutive days, which may soon occur as warm spells lengthen. Need More Context? 🔎

A supermarket in Reykjavik, Iceland, is seeking a feline thief named Guðmundur Pedro, who has been caught on CCTV repeatedly stealing dried fish, their most expensive item. After a humorous social media appeal, the store rewarded the cat with fish and applause for its discerning taste, highlighting the playful nature of the incident. Need More Context? 🔎

An 18ft reticulated python, nicknamed ‘Titch’, was discovered in Lincolnshire alongside three other large snakes, believed to be abandoned pets, prompting police warnings for local residents to be cautious. All four pythons are now safe at RSG Reptiles, where their owners, Susan and Rob Stokes, rescued them after they were found in various locations over two days. Need More Context? 🔎

A 16-year-old boy is accused of shooting five people at the WestFest carnival in West Valley City, Utah, killing three, including an 8-month-old infant, during a confrontation between two groups. The police witnessed the altercation and arrested the suspect, with local officials expressing deep sorrow over the tragic events that disrupted a community celebration. Need More Context? 🔎

Oxford Street, attracting 500,000 daily visitors, is set for a £150 million pedestrianisation plan led by Mayor Sadiq Khan, aiming to revitalize the area by eliminating traffic and encouraging cultural events. A recent consultation showed that two-thirds of Londoners support this initiative, with major retailers like Selfridges and IKEA backing the transformation to enhance accessibility and appeal. More Context

Mother-of-two Yaditi Kava was charged £4,586 for a two-hour parking stay at Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre due to a faulty machine, mistaking the displayed amount for £4.50. Despite being promised a refund within three days, it took over three weeks for her money to be returned, resolved only after media intervention, with the car park operator, Savills, labeling the incident as isolated. More Context