Recent weeks have seen extreme heat affect south and south-east Asia, resulting in fatalities, educational disruptions, and agricultural damage. The Philippines and Bangladesh closed schools last month due to the heat, with health advisories issued across the region. The heat has led to unusual phenomena such as durian fruit bursting in Thailand. Record-breaking temperatures have been observed, with Bangladesh experiencing its hottest April, featuring daily maximums up to 8C above the average. Vietnam saw record highs at 102 weather stations, with some areas reporting temperatures up to 4C above last year's.

Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 and in doing so clinched his second Masters 1000 title.

Residents of Rafah said they emerged after a terrifying night of numerous air strikes on Rafah to find fliers falling from the sky telling them to "evacuate immediately". - 'Very scared' -Rafah resident Ammar Mohammad Abu Assem told AFP that people had also been receiving calls "telling us to evacuate". "Whatever happens, my tent is ready," a resident told AFP. - 'No credible humanitarian plan' -International aid organisations have voiced alarm at the expected invasion of Rafah. "From the humanitarian perspective, no credible humanitarian plan for an attack on Rafah exists," said Bushra Khalidi, advocacy director for Oxfam in the Palestinian territories.

Lando Norris ended Max Verstappen's crushing winning streak by claiming the maiden victory of his career in the Miami Grand Prix. In his 110th Formula One appearance, the 24-year-old from Bristol, who started fifth, took advantage of a safety car period at the Hard Rock Stadium to move ahead of Verstappen before holding his nerve to take the chequered flag. An emotional Norris crossed the line seconds clear of Verstappen, who had no answer to the British driver's brilliant drive as he claimed McLaren's first victory in nearly three years. After the race Norris joked: 'Today was my day, I was like, gonna throw the safety car now, and it all worked out perfectly so, whoever that person was, I thank them, and I share my trophy and champagne with them.'

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New Yorkers were unexpectedly hit with some viral Scottish football marketing as Pollok FC took over Times Square. The West of Scotland League Premier Division outfit are trying to sell season tickets for the 2024/25 campaign. Millions of locals and tourists alike pass through the famous city landmark as they go about their day in the Big Apple. The big screens are synonymous with the area of Manhattan, usually showing world famous brands, names and faces as one of the planet's premier advertising spaces. But it was about the 'Lok as their season ticket campaign took pride of place as images from the campaign were beamed to the city that never sleeps.

Here’s what you need to know about the supermarket opening hours for the UK bank holiday tomorrow. Supermarket opening hours on Early May bank holidayMany supermarkets and shops will be open as normal. However, stores might be operating under different opening hours so employees can finish earlier or start later to enjoy the bank holiday. Check local store opening times online– Most stores will be open from 7am to 8pm, with a few opening until 10pm. Check local store opening times online Aldi – Shops will be open from 8am to 8pm.

She insisted she has 'no regrets' about taking the lead role in her West End flop. The show is performed in a venue situated between two pubs in London's West End, naturally attracting rowdy drinkers. He said: 'I had the most wonderful and inspiring time making Opening Night thanks to the talent and commitment of our incredible cast and production team. 'They were led by the exceptional Sheridan Smith, who had the bravery to play such a complex role in the West End. 'It is always sad when a show closes early but I know that Opening Night will live long in the memories of those who saw it and made it.'

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Read our privacy policy Thanks for signing up to theFootball email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}What the papers sayArsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey are on the radar of clubs in the Saudi Pro League, according to the Daily Express. The 27-year-old Brazilian has scored four goals with five assists in 25 games for Arsenal in the Premier League this season while Partey, 30, has played in 12 games. Wilson has scored nine goals in 19 games this season. Mario Hermoso: Spanish outlet AS reports Aston Villa are closing in on signing the 28-year-old Atletico Madrid defender.

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said during an interview with the BBC that she regretted backing Mr Sunak to become prime minister in 2022, although she stopped short of calling for a new leader. She criticised the government’s failure to make a “bold offer” of tax cuts to voters and said Mr Sunak needs to put a cap on legal European migration and pull Britain out of the ECHR. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick is set to publish a pamphlet in May urging more action to bring down migration before the election, according to a person familiar with his plans. But some polling experts caution against drawing firm conclusions about what local elections mean for general elections, due to differing match-ups with independent parties and tactical decisions by voters. “The country doesn’t need more political horse-trading, but action,” Mr Sunak told The Times newspaper.

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Read our privacy policy Thanks for signing up to theBreaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}Formula 1 returns to the United States this weekend as the street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium hosts the Miami Grand Prix for the third time - and the second of six sprint weekends in 2024. Miami was selected as one of six venues to host a sprint weekend by F1 this year. Verstappen has won the first two editions of the race, which first appeared on the calendar in 2022, and put his Red Bull on pole for the race on Saturday after also winning the sprint race. Follow latest updates from the Miami Grand Prix with The Independent

Here’s how the London election vote counts work. Then again, Croydon was in the last two when it came to declaring who the constituency Assembly Member would be. In Croydon and Sutton (42.2% turnout), Hall got 78,790 votes, 42% of the vote, to Khan’s 59,482 (31.9%). Croydon and Sutton Assembly seatConservative Neil “Father Jack” Garratt gets another four years of £60,416 Assembly Member salary. It is the first time since 2008 that the Labour vote in Croydon and Sutton has been below 30%.