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A compact evaporative cooler with a 4L reservoir, ice pack and 120-degree oscillation is on offer for £29.99 — ideal for bedrooms and home offices

Dublin take on Louth in an All-Ireland first round tie at Croke Park on May 31 as Ger Brennan serves a ban and both teams seek momentum

Emergency crews battled a wildfire on Arthur’s Seat as investigators appeal for witnesses and locals are urged to stay safe

A wave of exceptional late-spring heat saw London sites top 35C and prompted transport limits, health alerts and warnings about open-water risks

Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 World Cup has polarised opinion, with German press calling some choices baffling while pundits highlight a deliberate emphasis on harmony

London and large parts of southern England experienced a rare tropical night and provisional record daytime highs in May, prompting health alerts and infrastructure strains

A complex day in the Middle East: US forces said they struck missile sites and boats in southern Iran to protect troops as talks in Doha sought a framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Police are investigating a stabbing at Barry Island after a male was injured; officers have increased patrols and are asking anyone who saw the event to come forward

Tyrone overcame a long layoff to claim a 3-16 to 2-18 win over Roscommon, honoured the late Frank McGuigan and called on fans to get behind the team

Smoke spotted from across the city while firefighters tackle a grass fire by St Anthony’s Chapel; over 180 emergency calls logged

London is experiencing an exceptional May heatwave, with forecasts hitting 35C, water supply problems and amber heat-health alerts for vulnerable people

Traffic is stationary on the M4 eastbound near Brynglas tunnels as emergency crews respond

Riccarton’s revived Baberton team claimed the 126th Dispatch Trophy at the Braids after a week of strong match play and a final win over Stewart’s Melville FP

Jota remains sidelined after an ACL rupture, prompting fresh questions for Celtic about the opening months of the season and recruitment priorities

West Ham secured a 3-0 victory but could not avoid relegation, leaving supporters furious and the club facing a major reset

A 19-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after a collision with a tram, prompting road closures, service changes and a police appeal

Fans and critics are comparing The Gilded Age to Downton Abbey, with many declaring it superior; season 4 has been greenlit and praise is growing

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with a life-changing limb injury after a collision at Castlebawn Retail Park; police seek witnesses and any dash-cam footage

Hull clinched promotion with a 95th-minute goal, Harry Kane extended his incredible season tally for Bayern and Charlton secured WSL status after a tense penalty shootout

A man fired at a security post near the White House and was shot dead by Secret Service agents; the president was unharmed and an investigation is underway

Aaron Hickey has been recalled to Scotland’s World Cup squad after battling injury; before the trip he wants to finish the season strongly with Brentford and savour team moments such as Andy Robertson’s Anfield farewell

Rob McElhenney congratulated Hull City following a stoppage-time winner at Wembley while the Spygate saga left Wrexham and others weighing up legal options and sporting consequences

Donegal travelled to Killarney determined to stand their ground, turned a bruising first half into a 10-point victory over Kerry and put themselves among the favourites for the Sam Maguire

A concise briefing on absence trends in the 2026/25 academic year, highlighting falling overall absence but rising severe absence and persistent inequalities

Hull City and Middlesbrough contest the Championship play-off final at Wembley after an EFL investigation led to a dramatic change in the cast of finalists; find out how the match unfolded and what fans need to know about tickets