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Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented May heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures causing fatalities in France and prompting widespread warnings. A "heat dome" has pushed temperatures significantly above average, with France and Britain experiencing their hottest May days ever recorded. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, warning of a "new norm."

Chennai faces a dilemma between commercialized, ticketed parks and free, natural green spaces. Public funds are used for expensive makeovers of existing parks into paid attractions, while essential inner-city green areas are lost to development. The government's Urban Greening Policy aims for ecological equity, but population pressure questions its implementation.

Get ready for a delightful May 2026 in the UK! With bank holidays on the 4th and 25th, both Mondays, it's the perfect chance to recharge. Embrace the season by taking advantage of mini-getaways, enjoying quality time with loved ones, or tackling those home improvement projects you've been delaying.

Britain experienced an unseasonable heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs for early April. However, this warmth is short-lived as Atlantic fronts are set to bring wet skies, strong winds, and colder air by Saturday. Meteorologists attribute these extremes to long-term climate shifts, making weather patterns more pronounced. Expect a return to typical spring conditions with rain and cooler temperatures.

NEW DELHI: India is taking tentative steps to retrieve, in digital form, some of its botanical treasures which were taken away to Britain in 1947.

The first Indian superintendent of Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, a supremely disciplined man and someone who brought exotic fruits into the Garden City's landscape after studying the kew gardens, was how people who knew about Rao Bahadur HC Javaraya described him on Friday.

Deliberation on 'Empire and environmental heritage of India' on Thursday highlighted that the important component of environmental heritage.

A sprawling 137 hectare (338 acres) botanical garden will soon come up on the city's outskirts.

Silk has always been considered as one of the most regal fabrics in India. Worn on many traditional occasions, silk ensembles have their own charm. This rich textile has even made it's way into the wedding trends market. While silk saris have been quite popular in South-Indian weddings, brides are now also wearing silk lehengas on their wedding.

Veteran Chris Thompson, who turns 40 next month, produced a masterful performance to win the British Olympic Marathon trials in the unusual surroundings of London's kew gardens on Friday to secure his place in Tokyo. Looking out of it, Thompson instead reeled them in as the pace slowed, then surged clear in emphatic style and by the last lap he was half a minute ahead.

Leonardo DiCaprio has brought a touch of Hollywood star power to the UN climate summit in Glasgow, drawing a big crowd of journalists and fans as he arrived for Day 3 of the conference.

Beneath England's countryside, the Millennium Seed Bank safeguards over 2.5 billion wild plant seeds, a vital archive against extinction. This 25-year-old facility, opened by King Charles III, actively works to restore global ecosystems. Researchers are developing advanced methods to preserve plant diversity, crucial for a growing world facing environmental challenges.

Days after the rediscovery of Eulophia obtuse, a rare orchid species, in India inside the dense forests of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, officials have now spotted this critically endangered species at 47 other locations within the reserve. Field director Sanjay Pathak and deputy director Manoj Sonkar are in touch with several botanists across the globe and are planning to carry out research work for the conservation of this rare species in the country.