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Met Office names eight regions facing heavy rain on Wednesday – see full list

Met Office names eight regions facing heavy rain on Wednesday – see full list Met Office weather forecasters say heavy rain is expected on Wednesday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - eight major regions are in the firing line Heavy rain is on the cards for millions of Brits tomorrow as a shift in the jet stream is expected. Temperatures have dropped to around normal for this time of year following a record-breaking May heatwave, during which the mercury rose above 35C in...

Rescuers search for survivors after Philippines quake kills 37

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the worst hit by a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds, to reach two people still believed to be trapped inside. Regional fire officer Edgar Tanawan, who was leading the operation, said two people had been pulled out ‌alive from the commercial building, housing a grocery store and other businesses, but a third was found dead.

Met Office names where faces thunderstorms on Sunday – heavy rain hits 6 regions

Met Office names 2 areas facing thunderstorms with rain 'pretty much everywhere'

Met Office names 2 areas facing thunderstorms with rain 'pretty much everywhere' Met Office forecasters say thunderstorms could impact some parts of the UK on Saturday as two weather fronts will bring rain to almost every part of the country Thunderstorms are on the cards tomorrow as two weather fronts sweep across the UK, according to the Met Office. Rain is also expected in almost every region on Saturday. And to make the weather more miserable, some areas face unseasonably strong winds...

Annamalai submits 5-page resignation letter to BJP chief; to launch new party in 6-8 months

CHENNAI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the party's national general secretary (organisation), BL Santhosh, in New Delhi and submitted a five-page resignation letter, sources told TOI. The meetings come amid intense speculation over Annamalai's political future. The former IPS officer is reportedly planning to launch a new regional political party with what associates describe as a "secular" and "Tamil-first" outlook.

UK weather maps show temperature plunge to 1C days away – 92 counties below 10C

UK weather maps show temperature plunge to 1C days away – 92 counties below 10C Despite a scorching heatwave in May and forecasters predicting more hot conditions this summer, weather modelling maps suggest a chilly spell is just days away Weather models suggest morning temperatures could soon drop into single digits right across the UK - plunging as low as 1C in the coldest regions. That is despite weather forecasters from the Met Office and MeteoGroup - which provides data to BBC Weather -...

1,000 jobs at risk at Asda at it invests in robotics and automation

1,000 jobs at risk at Asda at it invests in robotics and automation A spokesperson for Asda said the company remains focused on supporting affected staff Asda is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs as it accelerates the use of automation and robotics across its warehouse operations. The supermarket giant is planning a major restructuring of its logistics network, which will see more roles replaced or reshaped by automated systems. The move forms part of a wider overhaul of Asda ’s George clothing...

Instincts from public service useful in navigating 'stark' new reality for investors: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean

Instincts from public service useful in navigating 'stark' new reality for investors: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean Temasek believes there are opportunities in the Middle East despite the ongoing conflict, said Mr Teo. Fast-moving, volatile global events have resulted in a shift in how the business of investment needs to be approached, said Temasek Holdings chairman Teo Chee Hean on Tuesday (Jun 2). “The intersection between security, geopolitics, business, finance has become more stark,”...

Lapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure hunt

Lapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure hunt A local tourist office will release clues throughout summer bringing people closer and closer to the prize - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A resort in Lapland has hidden a bar of gold worth €20,000 (£17,000), and it’s free for whoever finds it first. The Levi tourist office hopes the stunt will see visitors flock to the region where the sun never sets during summer. The 24-hour a day Midnight Sun...

Officer who led ED probes against Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya takes VRS

Satyabrata Kumar, former Enforcement Directorate (ED) special director and lead investigator in several high-profile money laundering cases, including those against Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya and the Mahadev online betting app, has taken voluntary retirement from service (VRS). A 2004-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Customs and Indirect Taxes cadre, Kumar was posted as Commissioner (Appeals) in Siliguri, West Bengal, after being repatriated from the ED a year ago. He served...