UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 8

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Clashes Erupt at Anti-Immigration Protests in Bristol

On Saturday, August 23, nationwide anti-immigration protests sparked clashes with police and counter-demonstrators, leading to arrests in Bristol, Liverpool, and Surrey, amid rising tensions over hotels housing asylum seekers.

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places an evidence marker beside a bullet hole in a cafe window, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer taking photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out is silhouetted, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer takes photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP stands in front of a cafe window after placing evidence markers beside bullet holes, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer taking photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out is silhouetted behind shattered glass, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places evidence markers beside bullet holes in the windows of a cafe, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Evidence markers are placed beside shell casings on the street outside a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

RCMP officers search for evidence outside a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places evidence markers beside bullet holes in a shattered cafe window, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Bullet holes are seen in the window of a cafe as a police officer works inside, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A bullet hole is seen in the shattered window of a cafe as a police officer walks by outside, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer enters a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. and Canada flags - Canada

U.S. and Canada flags - Canada

U.S. and Canada flags are seen on a transport truck trailer at the Pacific Highway Canada-U.S. border crossing in Surrey B.C., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 6

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 5

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 4

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 3

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 2

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART transit system vehicles are seen parked at a yard in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

A striking HandyDART transit system worker walks a picket line in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

Striking HandyDART transit system workers picket in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

A striking HandyDART transit system worker walks a picket line as one of the company's vehicles passes by, in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

Striking HandyDART transit system workers walk a picket line in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART transit system vehicles are seen parked at a yard in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

A driver walks through a vehicle yard after parking a HandyDART transit system vehicle, in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

A striking HandyDART transit system worker waves to motorists at a picket line as one of the company's vehicles passes by them, in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART Drivers Begin Work Stoppage - Vancouver

HandyDART transit system drivers prepare to park vehicles at a yard in Surrey, BC, Canada, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. HandyDART is Translink's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities that are unable to use regular transit routes without assistance from another person. TransDEV Canada, the operator of the service, says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

A vendor grills ribs at the Halal Ribfest event in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on August 30, 2024. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

A vendor grills ribs at the Halal Ribfest event in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on August 30, 2024. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

A vendor prepares grilled ribs for costumers at the Halal Ribfest event in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on August 30, 2024. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

People present grilled food at the Halal Ribfest event in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on August 30, 2024. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

Halal Ribfest event - Surrey

A girl takes a bite of grilled ribs at the Halal Ribfest event in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on August 30, 2024. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is presented with a certificate of appreciation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016, by Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind, front right, while attending the Mela Gadri Babian Da festival in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival commemorates 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gestures after being wrapped in a blanket by Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind, left, and MP Sukh Dhaliwal, right, as a thank you gift after being presented with a certificate of appreciation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016, while attending the Mela Gadri Babian Da festival in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival commemorates 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hugs a woman at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks with his RCMP security detail as he arrives to greet attendees at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. The photographs displayed are of Joseph Edward Bird, right, a lawyer who represented the passengers on the Komagata Maru, and Darshan Singh Canadian, second right, a Sikh trade union activist, and the artwork at left depicts Babbar Karam Singh. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gestures to Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind, left, after being wrapped in a blanket as a thank you gift after being presented with a certificate of appreciation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016, while attending the Mela Gadri Babian Da festival in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival commemorates 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau embraces Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind as he arrives at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets attendees at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets attendees at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapped in a blanket by Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind, left, and MP Sukh Dhaliwal as a thank you gift after being presented with a certificate of appreciation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016, while attending the Mela Gadri Babian Da festival in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival commemorates 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapped in a blanket by Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation founder Sahib Thind, centre left, and MP Sukh Dhaliwal, right, as a thank you gift after being presented with a certificate of appreciation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016, while attending the Mela Gadri Babian Da festival in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival commemorates 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Trudeau Attends The Mela Gadri Babian Da Festival - Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gestures while greeting attendees at the 28th annual Mela Gadri Babian Da festival, commemorating 77 years since people of South Asian descent won the right to vote in Canada, in Surrey, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Trudeau was also presented a certificate of appreciation by the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation for the Komagata Maru formal apology that was delivered in the House of Commons in 2016. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High Rise In Staines Sending Large Black Smoke Into Air 2

A large fire broke out at a high rise building in Staines-upon-Thames on Wednesday, June 26 sending a huge plume of black smoke in to the sky.

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High Rise In Staines Sending Large Black Smoke Into Air

A large fire broke out at a high rise building in Staines-upon-Thames on Wednesday, June 26 sending a huge plume of black smoke in to the sky.