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A MAP reveals where Brits will be basking in 29C sunshine this week, but parts of the country will also be battered by thunderstorms.

With temperatures set to climb again this week, many of us will have our sights set on a visit to the local boozer or take in the rays on the beach or green space.

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Parts of southern England could see temperatures as high as 29C on Friday[/caption]

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People make their way through the rain in Southwark, London last Thursday[/caption]

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Revellers take in the sunshine in Lyme Regis, Dorset on June 2[/caption]

Following a patch of gloomy grey weather and scattered rainfall, revellers may enjoy temperatures as high as 29C on Friday in southern England.

But these sunny conditions may be short lived, Met Office Meteorologist Craig Snell explained, as a plum of warm air from Iberia and France is set to kick in on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance of thunderstorms.

He said: “After Wednesday, we start to draw up some very warm and humid air from Iberia and France, and that will make it quite humid across much of the UK and that humidity will potentially spark off some thunderstorms.

“From late Wednesday and especially into Thursday, we start to see the risk of some thunderstorms around and that will continue as we go through Thursday and Friday and potentially into Saturday as well.”

The Met Office added that it would begin to feel increasingly humid on Thursday, bringing about the increased risk of some heavy or even thundery showers developing.

Craig continued: “By the time we get to midweek, it will feel very different out there, with quite humid night times also becoming a good deal warmer than what we have been experiencing over the last couple of nights, so probably borderline uncomfortable for some people by day.”

This comes just days after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms across southern England.

The predicted 40mm of rainfall on Saturday was higher than what England saw during the entire month of May.

Met Office data shows England recorded 32.8mm of rain last month – almost half the usual monthly average.

Meanwhile, Brits abroad have been urged not to drink the beer amid a scorching 42-degree heatwave from Africa.

Areas of the country roasted under extreme heat over the weekend – and the balmy temperatures look set to stay.

Some spots were so hot the state forecaster, Aemet, was forced to issue weather warnings.

Yellow and amber alerts came into force on Sunday – with Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen in the south worst affected.

Emergency guidance was issued to tourists and locals alike advising them on how to stay safe when it’s sweltering.

One suggestion likely unpopular with Brits on their hols was to avoid alcohol, because it has a dehydrating effect on the body.

The advice is to drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty, and avoid both alcohol and caffeine.

It was also recommended to “dress smart”, which means wearing loose-fitting clothes – particularly cotton or linen if possible.

Lighter colours reflect the sun so can help you to stay cool.

Another point is to simply stay indoors during times of peak temperatures, and certainly to avoid any strenuous activity under the sun.

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A walker takes in the view of a field of poppies at Woodingdean near Brighton at the weekend[/caption]

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Shoppers on a wet and rainy day in Exeter, Devon[/caption]

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Nearly two dozen elite schools are reportedly backing a plan that would commit them to distributing at least 5% of their endowment value each year.

A THUG MMA fighter who starred in a Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time after previously attacking his ex.

Demornia Cantrill spoke about his upbringing in foster care on 2015 doc Kicked Out Kids.

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He told the show: “I want to prove to everybody that says I’m just going to be a drug dealer or in prison – I want to prove them wrong and show that just because I had a s*** upbringing doesn’t mean I can’t change it.”

But Cantrill has now pleaded guilty to possessing class A diamorphone – a prescription only opiod – with intent to supply and possession of cannabis.

The 28-year-old is now facing a prison sentence when he returns to court in July for sentencing.

Cantrill was previously locked up in 2020 after he attacked his ex-girlfriend at her home.

Tyra Campbell was left fearing for her life when she was choked until she could barely breathe.

As she called 999, Cantrill chillingly told her: “Snitches get stitches”.

At time, he was subject to a community order over an attack on his own mum and an assault on police.

Cantrill was placed into care as a baby but left aged 17 to become a MMA fighter.

He also went into the army for two years and also worked as a teaching assistant.

In the latest hearing at Plymouth Crown Court, Judge Robert Linford said he recognised Cantrill’s name and remembered the TV programme about him.

Cantrill told him he is a member of a boxing club in Manchester that is trying to teach kids to deal with problems in a “fist fight rather than with knives and guns”.

He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing.

A RISING influencer has left fans doing a double take after her famous TV star dad made a rare appearance in one of her TikTok videos.

The Hollywood actor made a rare appearance alongside his daughter as they shared the sweet father-daughter moment.

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The rising TikToker shared a video with her famous dad making a rare appearance[/caption]

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Adam Scott currently plays Mark Scout in the popular Apple+ series Severance[/caption]

Severance and Step Brothers actor Adam Scott reenacted a famous Kardashians scene with his daughter, Francesca “Frankie” Scott.

Frankie, 16, shared a TikTok with her dad to her 17.1k followers with the caption: “Me informing my dad of my weekend plans.”

She lip-synced to the famous sound of Kim Kardashian explaining her “busy week” to her former brother-in-law Scott Disick.

Fans were left stunned as her famous father rarely makes an appearance on her social media posts.

But fans also can’t believe Adam is old enough to have a 16-year-old daughter.

TikTokers went into a frenzy, with one user commenting: “How is Adam Scott my age who also has a daughter that’s my age!”

Another added: “I’m shocked Adam Scott has a daughter this old.”

A third penned: “Adam Scott is old enough to have a baddie daughter? What!”

A fourth wrote: It appears that I’ve severely underestimated Adam Scott’s age.”

Adam has been married to TV producer Naomi Sablan since 2005, and the couple share two kids – 16-year-old daughter Frankie and 18-year-old son Graham.

Adam first shot to fame back in the ’90s with his breakout role as Griff in Boy Meets World.

But it was his stint in hit comedy Step Brothers and later as Ben Wyatt – Amy Poehler’s on-screen hubby in Parks and Recreation – that made him a household name.

He’s now swapped laughs for something much darker, starring in the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ thriller Severance, where he plays Mark Scout – a man trapped in a sinister workplace secret.

Severance follows employees at Lumon Industries, where they undergo a “severance” procedure, separating their work memories from their personal lives. 

This premise allows for exploration of themes like identity, control and the human psyche. 

The show’s narrative, with its blend of sci-fi, thriller, and workplace drama, has captivated audiences.

The series is a massive streaming phenomenon – breaking records, amassing billions of viewing minutes and cementing its position as Apple TV+’s biggest hit.

The ensemble cast also includes John Turturro, Britt Lower and Patricia Arquette.

The acclaimed drama scored a 96 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and has been renewed for third series.

It has built a strong and passionate fanbase with many claiming the series as “best show on TV and has a chance to be an all time great” on Reddit.

Another added: “It is definitely one of the best psychological sci fi thriller series ever created.”

A third penned: “It’s so good that I don’t see how it’s possible for season 2 to stay at this level, but we’ll see.”

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Adam also starred in the hit comedy Step Brothers[/caption]

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He now plays Mark Scout in Severance – a man trapped in a sinister workplace secret[/caption]

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After phenomenal ratings success, it has been renewed for third series[/caption]

BRITAIN’S top defence brainboxes have unveiled a Bond-style underwater drone designed to stop Putin’s cable-cutting saboteurs in their tracks.

The super sub can hunt out and destroy sabotage threats lurking on the seabed – by blowing them to smithereens.

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The underwater drone can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats[/caption]

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The high-tech robot has already been trialled Portsmouth’s Horsea Island, Portland Harbour, South Wales and Norway[/caption]

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The sub targets any potential saboteurs by blowing them to smithereens[/caption]

Developed by the MoD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), it is armed and ready to protect the UK’s vital undersea cables and pipelines.

Using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), Dstl’s boffins have added cutting-edge sensors, cameras, and explosive systems to high-tech underwater robot.

That way, operators are able to spot unexploded bombs, place charges remotely, and safely neutralise the threat — without risking Royal Navy divers.

John, a Dstl explosives engineer, said: “This technology would be a valuable toolset for keeping our Armed Forces safe whilst providing the public with value for money.

“This unique capability with its sensors, tools and cameras will give operators a real time ability to deal with these underwater hazards in a safe, effective and efficient way.”

The underwater drone goes deeper than any diver can, staying down for far longer and working tirelessly.

It can be launched from a ship or even a shoreline, sending back sonar and video feeds to operators who remain at a safe distance while disarming explosives or fending off hostile actions.

Crucially, it’s reusable. Once a threat is neutralised, the drone sub lives to dive another day – cutting costs while keeping seas safe.

The project is also a win for British industry, supporting specialist jobs through partnerships with firms like Alford Technologies, Atlantas Marine, Sonardyne and ECS Special Projects.

Trials have already taken place in Portsmouth’s Horsea Island, Portland Harbour, South Wales and as far afield as Norway.

The Royal Navy is now developing tactics and techniques to make full use of the new tech.

The Ministry of Defence hailed the innovation on social media, calling it a leap forward in protecting sailors and vital undersea cables.

The new underwater drone arrives amid warnings about Russian undersea activity in UK waters.

 In April, it was revealed that Kremlin spy sensors had been found close to British territory — believed to be tracking the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines.

The sensors, reportedly deployed using Russian oligarchs’ luxury yachts, were discovered washed ashore and picked up by Navy minehunter ships.

Officials fear the covert operation could be part of a wider “greyzone” campaign to gather intelligence and target undersea infrastructure.

Royal Navy and RAF assets were scrambled last November when the suspected Russian spy ship Yantar was seen “lurking around pipelines and internet cables” in the Irish Sea.

Around the same time, RAF fighter jets intercepted a Russian warplane over the North Sea, and unmanned Russian underwater vehicles were also detected near communication cables.

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The Minehunter HMS Cattistock (R) shadowing Admiral Vladimirsky through the English Channel[/caption]

One senior source told The Sunday Times:  “It’s a bit like the space race. This is a world clouded in secrecy and subterfuge… but there’s enough smoke to suggest something is on fire somewhere.”

In March, HMS Cattistock and a Wildcat helicopter were sent to monitor the Admiral Vladimirskiy, a so-called research ship revealed in 2023 to be a spy vessel suspected of probing Britain’s power supply and internet links.

HMS Somerset and other Royal Navy units were also deployed multiple times to escort Russian vessels including a beach landing ship returning from the Mediterranean.

At least 11 internet cables in the Baltic Sea have been damaged in the past 15 months — some suspected to have been dragged by Russian ships — while surface vessels like the Admiral Vladimirskiy have continued probing waters near the UK.

In response, military chiefs are drawing up Operation Atlantic Bastion — a sweeping new patrol mission using air, land and sea forces to defend UK and Nato interests in the North Atlantic.

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