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The Met Office has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for various parts of the UK. On Friday evening (June 13), the UK is expected to be hit by intense rainfall and frequent lightning.The National Weather and Climate Service has declared that several parts of the UK may set to be hit by road flooding due to intense rainfall. The UK people could expect power cuts and flooding at homes and businesses.The amber weather warning says that the extreme thunderstorm may bring hail and gusty winds. However, the thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of East Anglia and eastern parts…
Sony is offering refunds to PlayStation 5 players who purchased MindEye, following a problematic launch marked by numerous technical issues and widespread player complaints. This decision is notable, as PlayStation rarely grants refunds for digital games, especially after they have been downloaded and played. MindsEye, a third-person shooter developed by Build a Rocket Boy, launched on June 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Almost immediately, players began reporting severe performance problems. These included frequent crashes, poor optimisation, and frame rates dropping below 30 frames per second—even on the more powerful PS5 Pro model, despite the game being capped at…
A Twix advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for encouraging hazardous driving. Viewers complained that the ad was promoting unsafe driving, following which the ASA decided to ban it.The ad, called Two is More Than One, features a high-speed car race across the UK channels, and the car chase ends in a crash. The video is shown both on TV and on video-on-demand. The video shows a man driving a car while being followed, and before putting the hand brake on, curving to the right-hand side of the road, and immediately breaking through a metal barrier. In…
A tragic school shooting took place in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The attack happened at the Dreierschutzengasse secondary school, located in the northwestern part of the city. Graz is Austria’s second-largest city and has a population of about 300,000 people. The incident began around 10 a.m. local time. Police responded quickly after gunfire was reported inside the school. A special Cobra tactical unit, trained for critical situations, was sent to the scene. More than 300 police officers arrived to help secure the area and evacuate students and staff.The shooter, a 21-year-old former student of the school, entered with…
Apple has officially announced its plans to release its next iOS update at the WWDC keynote on June 9, 2025. In the event, Apple has also revealed the key features for the upcoming iPadOS update, watchOS, macOS, and more.According to some rumours, the upcoming iOS will be known as Apple iOS 26. The company is initiating to break down of its tradition and switching to a simpler naming convention rather than a sequential number. Apple is focusing on bringing consistency to the way it names all its operating systemsApple iOS 26 iPhones are expected to be available from 15 September…
The administration of President Donald Trump announced that it would send out 2000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal officials in Los Angeles engaged a few hundred protestors in a second day of demonstrations after immigration raids.The Pentagon is ready to deploy active-duty troops “if violence continues” in Los Angeles, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said, adding that the Marines at nearby Camp Pendleton were “on high alert “On Saturday, federal security officers engaged protestors in the southeast Los Angeles neighbourhood of Paramount, where some of the protestors were holding Mexican flags. About 60 people attended a second demonstration in…
It appears that Zia Yusuf’s announcement that he was stepping down as chair of Reform UK was unexpected and came as a 54-word tweet. But the departure of the individual who was significantly involved in “professionalising” the party’s workings, leading to last year’s general election outcome and last month’s local election success, is not surprising to those who have been keeping a close eye on Nigel Farage’s party over the past few years. Yusuf, a “British Muslim patriot,” was the recipient of Islamophobic insults on Reform UK Facebook groups. His business-like style angered some who quit the party or were ousted from…
Last week, the mortgage level dropped slightly, but that did nothing to stimulate mortgage demand. The previous week, the total number of mortgage applications submitted dropped 3.9% compared with the previous week, as per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances has increased to 6.92% from 6.86%, $806,500, or less. Mortgage rates are very close to those at the same time last year. The points are falling to 0.66 from 0.67, including the origination fee, for loans with a 20% down payment. Despite the tiny drop, mortgage quotes have been shifting…
With a new strain of COVID-19 detected in the UK and numerous other countries, the virus is once again in the news over five years after the original outbreak. With confirmed instances in Wales and Northern Ireland, the novel strain, known as NB.1.8.1, currently causes slightly more than 10% of infections worldwide.Although there is no proof that the new strain produces more severe symptoms, experts think it may be able to infect cells more effectively and induce gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, constipation, and diarrhoea.The omicron variant was initially identified in January 2025 and has since expanded to various US states,…
When property owners in London consider flooring solutions, many ask: What is contract flooring, and how is it different from residential flooring? Which types of flooring are suitable for high-traffic areas? How do I choose a reliable provider? These common questions reflect the growing interest in contract flooring in London. This guide answers these FAQs and explains why contract flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice among residential and commercial clients. Understanding Contract Flooring Contract flooring refers to supplying and installing flooring solutions specifically designed for commercial environments, including offices, retail spaces, and hospitals. When provided and installed, contract flooring…