In a diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Maalim Faqi, held high-level talks in Riyadh on […]
Rain, wind and wintry hazards before turning much milder
More heavy rain to come in the south this afternoon, with flooding possible ⚠️ A…
Amber warning issued with heavy and persistent rain for parts of Scotland
While Wednesday has seen a return to more widely unsettled conditions for much of the UK, with periods of rain having affected most places during the course of the day, an area of more persistent rainfall is…
2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the Met Office, the University…
Amber warnings issued for Storm Goretti
The strongest winds associated with this system are expected to affect the Channel Islands and northern France, hence it has been named Storm Goretti by Météo-France. A period of strong…
Professor Stephen Belcher awarded CBE in New Years Honours
Professor Stephen Belcher, the Met Office Chief of Science and Technology, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to climate science. …
With wetter winters becoming the norm, the UK transport sector needs to prepare for increasing hazards in a changing climate
This is the message from the Department of Transport and the Met Office. Today (Monday…
Amber warning issued as cold weather continues
Significant accumulations are possible over the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds,…
Alum Rock Councillor Claims Food Trailer Park Petition Was ‘Politicized’ as ‘Political Tool’ to Undermine Councillors
In a candid response to questions from the Birmingham Times, Alum Rock ward Councillor Mariam…
Met Office transforms meteorologist training for a changing world
The collaboration combines the Met Office's operational expertise in weather and climate intelligence, with the University of Plymouth's academic capabilities. The first cohort of learners will begin the newly…
Rain, wind and wintry hazards before turning much milder
More heavy rain to come in the south this afternoon, with flooding possible ⚠️ A mixture of rain, sleet and hill snow moving across Northern Ireland ☔ Drier in the…
Is the rain’s reign coming to an end?
An Arctic Maritime air mass will gradually introduce colder conditions from the north of Scotland southwards during the rest of the working week. This shift in conditions will be accompanied…
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
Led by the UK Met Office and Newcastle University, the research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future improvements in identifying risk. It…
Met Office transforms meteorologist training for a changing world
The collaboration combines the Met Office's operational expertise in weather and climate intelligence, with the University of Plymouth's academic capabilities. The first cohort of learners will begin the newly…
Man sneezes his intestines out of his body at a public restaurant
A 63-year-old man from Florida sneezed so hard that a part of his intestines came out through his surgical wound while he was dining with his wife at a local…
Aldi Invites Children Nationwide to Design Recycle Week Poster for a Chance to Win £250 Voucher
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to…
Met Office launches new Local Authority Climate Service
The Met Office has today launched the Local Authority Climate Service, a tool that provides local authorities with easy access to tailored information on climate change, to support local climate…
2026 outlook: likely another year above 1.4°C
The central estimate for the forecast next year is 1.46°C, this is lower than the…
With wetter winters becoming the norm, the UK transport sector needs to prepare for increasing hazards in a changing climate
This is the message from the Department of Transport and the Met Office. Today (Monday…
Amber warning issued as cold weather continues
Significant accumulations are possible over the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds,…
Alum Rock Councillor Claims Food Trailer Park Petition Was ‘Politicized’ as ‘Political Tool’ to Undermine Councillors
In a candid response to questions from the Birmingham Times, Alum Rock ward Councillor Mariam…
President Laftagareen Inspects Ongoing Construction of New Presidential Palace Buildings in South West State
Baidoa-The President of South West State of Somalia, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, today conducted an…
Rain, wind and wintry hazards before turning much milder
More heavy rain to come in the south this afternoon, with flooding possible ⚠️ A…
Is the rain’s reign coming to an end?
An Arctic Maritime air mass will gradually introduce colder conditions from the north of Scotland…
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
Led by the UK Met Office and Newcastle University, the research helps explain some of…
Flights suspended in Baraawe ahead of local council elections.
Baraawe, Somalia — Reports from the Lower Shabelle region indicate that a security lockdown has been implemented in the coastal city of Baraawe as preparations […]
New Legal Duty for Employers to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment Comes into Force
From today, 26 October 2024, employers across the UK are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, following […]
Puntland leader accused of obstructing oil exploration amid seismic survey controversy
In a significant escalation of tensions between the federal government and Puntland authorities, Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Abdirisaaq Omar Mohamed has publicly […]
Somalia withdraws from CHAN 2025 qualifiers due to financial struggles
The Somalia Football Federation (SFF) has announced its withdrawal from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers, citing critical financial limitations as the primary reason. […]
Latest data shows twice as much flu among school children
As of 22 October (week 42), influenza positivity – the rate of laboratory confirmed flu cases – among school children aged 5 to 14 years […]
Firm shut down for falsely offering ‘early resolution’ to IVA debt solutions
Firm offered advice on early resolution to customers’ IVA debt solutions despite not being licensed to provide financial or debt advice A company which claimed […]
UK’s First Somali News Website to Launch Soon: SomaliMail.com Set to Serve Somali Community
A groundbreaking new platform, SomaliMail.com, is set to become the first dedicated news website for the Somali community living in the UK. The site aims […]
Somali, ATMIS forces conduct joint patrols in lower Shabelle region
Afgoye(SONNA)-Somali National Army and Ugandan forces under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia onducted joint patrols in Lower Shabelle’s Marka district to safeguard civilians […]
Hunger set to worsen in Somalia as La Nina drought looms
MOGADISHU – Millions of Somalis are at risk of falling deeper into hunger as below-average rainfall between October and December 2024 linked to the La […]