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Severe storms threaten World Cup opening as Mexico City issues Orange Alert

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Mexico City is bracing for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the World Cup opening ceremony kicks off Thursday. Weather authorities have issued multiple "Orange Alert" warnings for the capital,...weiterlesen »

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34% of Brazilians encountered World Cup scams as AI slashes fraud setup to hours

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Cybercriminals have significantly ramped up fraud attempts targeting fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup, leveraging generative artificial intelligence to execute scams at unprecedented speed. A survey by...weiterlesen »

Netherlands take over Times Square as World Cup warm-up kicks off in empty New York stadium

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The Netherlands national football team will play their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Monday at 8:45 PM Dutch time against Uzbekistan in New York. The match at Icahn Stadium marks the...weiterlesen »

The injury that threatened Saliba's World Cup - and why Deschamps isn't worried

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William Saliba has returned to team training with France despite an ongoing back injury, easing fears that the Arsenal defender might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Didier Deschamps confirmed all...weiterlesen »

Officials warn fans not to walk to World Cup stadium—despite 4.5-mile distance through crowded neighborhoods

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Officials are warning soccer fans against walking to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, citing safety risks—despite the venue being less than 4.5 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel and accessible through...weiterlesen »

Tuchel picks Rice over Bellingham for vice-captain role - here's why it matters

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Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup 2026 campaign by manager Thomas Tuchel. The Arsenal player takes on the leadership role as England prepares for their opening match against...weiterlesen »

The Surprising Psychology Behind Black Clothing

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Black is one of the most popular colors in the wardrobe. Whether it’s a black suit, turtleneck sweater, or the famous “little black dress” – the dark shade stands for elegance, style, and timelessness....weiterlesen »

Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes first British woman to cross the Atlantic by hydrogen balloon

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A British adventurer has become the first woman from Britain to cross the Atlantic Ocean by hydrogen balloon. Alicia Hempleman-Adams from Bath landed with her teammates Bert Padelt and Peter Cuneo in Bastendorf,...weiterlesen »

Adams and Shankland both shine - but who starts for Scotland against Haiti?

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Che Adams scored twice as Scotland cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up match on Saturday in New Jersey. The Torino striker now hopes his performance has secured him a...weiterlesen »

Trump once played on a multicultural soccer team - now his World Cup faces human rights warnings

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Donald Trump's history with soccer runs deeper than his current political theater suggests. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the US President who once played the sport as a teenager now stands at the...weiterlesen »

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Spain crush England 4-0 to seize World Cup qualification control with one match left

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Spain crushed England 4-0 in Mallorca on Saturday night, handing Sarina Wiegman's side their heaviest defeat in 17 years and seizing control of World Cup qualification. The result flipped the group standings...weiterlesen »

12-game ban for assault: This referee will officiate Spain's World Cup warm-up

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Fernando Hernández, a Mexican referee previously suspended for assaulting a player, will officiate Spain's final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish national team faces Peru on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

16 minutes into friendly, Wesley's World Cup dream ends - and Brazil scrambles for a solution

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Brazil has lost right-back Wesley to a thigh injury just days before the World Cup, forcing coach Carlo Ancelotti to call up midfielder Éderson as a late replacement. The injury occurred during Saturday's...weiterlesen »

240,000 likes but accused of neo-Nazi symbols - Norway's viral Viking photo

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The Norwegian national football team sparked a social media sensation with a Viking-themed team photo that has divided opinion ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 26 years. The image shows star...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off June 11 as Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cabo Verde make historic debuts

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a historic shift in tournament scale. Expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the competition will feature 104 matches across 39 days, introducing four debutant nations and presenting...weiterlesen »

26 wickets in 3 Tests: Atkinson's Lord's magic seals England's 115-run win over New Zealand

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England secured a vital 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, with Gus Atkinson's devastating five-wicket haul sealing the win on day four. The triumph provides a much-needed boost...weiterlesen »

Sweden orders players to stay awake on World Cup flight in jet lag battle

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Sweden's national football team has landed in Dallas for the World Cup with a clear directive from staff: stay awake on the plane. Performance manager Niklas Egnell is orchestrating a detailed sleep strategy...weiterlesen »

Algeria rewards Petkovic with contract extension to 2028 after 24 wins in 31 games

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The Algerian Football Federation has extended coach Vladimir Petkovic's contract until July 2028, just days before the national team begins its World Cup campaign. The move signals confidence in the 62-year-old...weiterlesen »

The striker who chose Norway over England - now Haaland delivers World Cup dream

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Norway has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence from major tournaments. Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old Manchester City striker who was not yet born during...weiterlesen »

FIFA chases 60 fans for free tickets - while tens of thousands remain unsold

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FIFA has mistakenly issued about 60 World Cup tickets without charge due to a payment processing error - and now wants affected buyers to pay up. The ticketing mishap comes as the soccer governing body...weiterlesen »

Empty stadiums and $620 tickets: World Cup 2026 faces crisis as tournament kicks off Thursday

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The largest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico, but the tournament faces unprecedented challenges. Empty stadiums, soaring ticket prices, and political tensions are dampening enthusiasm...weiterlesen »

He refereed the World Cup final in 2022 - now he says reaching another is almost impossible

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Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate at his third World Cup when the tournament kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on June 11. The 45-year-old from Płock, who refereed the 2022 final between...weiterlesen »

Tuchel slams England's 'freestyle' play despite win over New Zealand

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England secured a 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, but coach Thomas Tuchel delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance. The manager criticized his players for abandoning tactical discipline...weiterlesen »

3 strikes in 12 months: Why German soccer star Laura Freigang could miss 2027 World Cup

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German national soccer player Laura Freigang has publicly addressed allegations over missed anti-doping tests that could result in a two-year ban from the sport. The 28-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker...weiterlesen »

Lammy backs Starmer as 'most resilient person I've ever met' amid leadership threat

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Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to "fight" in any leadership challenge, as internal party tensions escalate. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pledged his support for Starmer, while Greater Manchester...weiterlesen »

Armed guards protect Panini trucks as 2026 World Cup sticker frenzy empties shelves worldwide

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The 2026 World Cup Panini sticker album has triggered an unprecedented global frenzy. Stores across more than 130 countries are experiencing shortages as collectors of all ages scramble to complete what...weiterlesen »

US Vice President blamed migration for murder by British-born man

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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told US Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to link the murder of Henry Nowak to mass migration. In a phone call on Saturday, Lammy challenged Vance's claim that...weiterlesen »

Schweinsteiger sets semi-final target for Germany after decade of quarter-final struggles

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany's World Cup campaign. The former World Cup winner considers reaching the semi-finals a significant achievement, pointing to the team's inconsistent...weiterlesen »

Keane fears searing heat could derail England as key players look jaded ahead of World Cup

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Roy Keane has raised significant concerns about England's World Cup prospects, warning that extreme heat and player fatigue could derail their tournament campaign. The ITV pundit identified two critical...weiterlesen »

One billion extra pints: 2026 World Cup set for record beer sales, but 4 AM kick-offs dampen German gains

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate record beer consumption globally, with analysts estimating 1 billion extra pints sold during the tournament. But late kick-off times caused by time zone differences...weiterlesen »

Why Schweinsteiger doesn't see Germany as World Cup favorites - and what must change

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, saying a semi-final appearance would represent a significant achievement. The former World Cup winner based his assessment...weiterlesen »

Nine wins in a row - yet Nagelsmann identifies clear weaknesses before World Cup

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Germany secured a 2-1 victory over the USA in their final World Cup warm-up match in Chicago, extending their winning streak to nine games. But coach Julian Nagelsmann identified clear areas for improvement...weiterlesen »

June 18 by-election could trigger Labour leadership race between Burnham, Starmer and Streeting

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he would enter a Labour leadership race if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The statement, made in response to direct questioning during...weiterlesen »

Liverpool sacks Slot, appoints Iraola after Salah calls for attacking football

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Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola on a two-year deal after an end-of-season review concluded a "change of direction" was needed. The decision aligns with Mohamed Salah's...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA expects $11bn while host cities face losses

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off this Thursday with a radically different format that has teams and fans scrambling to understand the new math of advancement. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across...weiterlesen »

King Charles appoints engineer and composer to Scotland's highest honor

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King Charles has appointed two Scots to the Order of the Thistle, widely regarded as Scotland's highest honor. Professor Sir Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan received the distinction for their notable...weiterlesen »

$2000 for nosebleed seats: NYC goes basketball-mad as Knicks chase first title in 53 years

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New York City has transformed into a basketball-obsessed metropolis as the Knicks stand two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. The fever has reached such intensity that even the Dutch...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last as calf injury threatens opener

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Brazilian football star Neymar has signaled that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance in the tournament. The 34-year-old forward responded to a FIFA social media post this Saturday by commenting...weiterlesen »

Camavinga attends Harvard course near France's World Cup camp after squad snub

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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga completed a business course at Harvard Business School this week - time he would have spent preparing for the World Cup had he been selected for France's squad....weiterlesen »

From too scared to ready: Volpato chooses Australia after rejecting Socceroos at 18

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Cristian Volpato has committed to represent Australia at the 2026 World Cup, reversing his decision from four years ago when he declined to play for the Socceroos ahead of the Qatar tournament. The Sassuolo...weiterlesen »

Portugal win 2-1 with 10 men but Leão red card threatens World Cup opener

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Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in a World Cup warm-up friendly that was marred by a violent first-half brawl, resulting in red cards for Rafael Leão and Chile's Iván Román. The match at Estádio...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last: 'The Last Dance'

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Neymar has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance at football's biggest tournament. The Brazilian player confirmed his decision in a comment on FIFA's official social media profile,...weiterlesen »

$50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers - and a Balotelli philosophy lesson from the mayor

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned to an unlikely inspiration during a press conference on World Cup preparations: Italian footballer Mario Balotelli. Mamdani cited the striker's famous philosophy on...weiterlesen »

Germany's retro World Cup warm-up shirts spark 'carnival' mockery from fans online

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Germany's national football team sparked a wave of online mockery with new warm-up shirts that fans quickly labeled a "Carnival Edition." The colorful jerseys made their debut before the team's final test...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland on Monday in final World Cup warm-up before US departure

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France faces Northern Ireland in their final preparatory friendly on Monday, June 8, at 4:10 PM Brasília time before departing for the 2026 World Cup. The match offers coach Didier Deschamps a last opportunity...weiterlesen »

Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years - Clarke faces key selection decisions tonight

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Scotland faces Bolivia tonight in New Jersey in their final warm-up match before making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The game at Sports Illustrated Stadium marks the last chance for head...weiterlesen »

From Euro champions to humiliation: What went so wrong for England against Spain?

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England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years as Spain thrashed the Lionesses 4-0 in Mallorca. The crushing loss dealt a significant blow to England's hopes of directly qualifying for the 2027 Women's...weiterlesen »

Tuchel worried about patchy pitch ahead of England's World Cup warm-up in Tampa

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern about the condition of the temporary grass pitch where his team will face New Zealand on Saturday in their first World Cup warm-up match. Tuchel said...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Zoo animals are predicting 2026 World Cup results - and they're serious

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Animals at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico have turned into World Cup fortune-tellers. Elephants, gorillas, a puma, and giraffes predicted the outcomes of several matches ahead of the tournament's June 11...weiterlesen »

Clarke warns of World Cup rule chaos as Scotland faces Bolivia in final warm-up before ending 28-year tournament drought

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Scotland faces Bolivia in their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night, with manager Steve Clarke warning his squad about unfamiliar tournament rules that could prove costly. The...weiterlesen »

World Cup as guests of enemies? How Trump's America threatens to poison the 2026 World Cup

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Two journalists have traveled across the United States to examine how President Donald Trump is using the upcoming World Cup for political purposes. Their documentary reveals a nation deeply divided over...weiterlesen »

156,000 residents, one World Cup dream - Locadia gets green light to face Germany

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FIFA has cleared Curaçao striker Jürgen Locadia to play in the Caribbean island's historic first World Cup match against Germany on June 14. The 32-year-old received a one-match suspension after being...weiterlesen »

8 wins, 0 goals conceded - Tuchel tests England's perfect World Cup squad at Wembley today

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England faces New Zealand in a crucial World Cup warm-up match on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The game serves as a final test for coach Thomas Tuchel to fine-tune his squad before the Three Lions begin...weiterlesen »

€348m budget gamble: France's football federation bets financial future on World Cup

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The French Football Federation has unveiled a record 348 million euro budget for the 2026-27 season as it attempts to recover from an unusual financial deficit, banking heavily on the national team's upcoming...weiterlesen »

Paraguay star Julio Enciso stretchered off in tears days before World Cup opener

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Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso was stretchered off in tears during his team's final World Cup warm-up match on Friday, casting serious doubt over his participation in the tournament that begins next...weiterlesen »

Argentina lose defender Balerdi days before World Cup - three-week injury rules him out

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Argentina has suffered a major blow just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a muscle injury during training. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

From 87th to 33rd - Panama's remarkable rise ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Thomas Christiansen aims to lead Panama to a historic World Cup run in 2026. The former Bundesliga top scorer, who netted 21 goals for VfL Bochum in the 2002/2003 season, has transformed the Central American...weiterlesen »

Jordan loses 20-year-old Ibrahim Sabra to injury 5 days before first-ever World Cup

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Jordan has lost forward Ibrahim Sabra to a torn ankle ligament just days before the World Cup begins. The 20-year-old's injury compounds the team's offensive problems ahead of their first-ever World Cup...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? FIFA now allows water bottles at World Cup after fans revolt over $9 stadium prices

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FIFA has reversed its controversial water bottle ban for the 2026 World Cup after facing intense criticism from fans, politicians, and health experts. The organization will now allow spectators to bring...weiterlesen »

Germany face USA tonight - but World Cup campaign already dealt major injury blow

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Germany faces the United States in their final World Cup test match on Saturday evening in Chicago, but preparations have been dealt a severe blow with midfielder Lennart Karl ruled out of the entire tournament...weiterlesen »

17-year-old Antonella Petro allegedly snubbed by Colombia captain - political firestorm erupts

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Colombia captain James Rodríguez has become the target of fierce criticism after allegedly ignoring a photo request from Antonella Petro, the 17-year-old daughter of President Gustavo Petro, during a pre-World...weiterlesen »

Iran accuses US of 'intentional discrimination' after World Cup visa denials hit coaching staff

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Iran's national football team received US visas for the upcoming World Cup, but the country has accused the United States of "discriminatory treatment" after 15 administrative and coaching staff members...weiterlesen »

27,000 ticket requests for one training session as Spain arrives in Chattanooga

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Spain's national football team touched down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday evening, beginning their World Cup 2026 campaign with a hero's welcome from hundreds of enthusiastic local fans. The European...weiterlesen »

33 wickets in two days: Debutant Gay shines with historic 57 on slammed Lord's pitch

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Rain has significantly delayed the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, but the hosts remain in a commanding position to secure victory after Test debutant Emilio Gay's...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Liverpool's £112m target just said he'd rather join PSG

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, with the German club demanding at least £112 million for last season's Bundesliga Rookie of the Year. The move comes...weiterlesen »

Burnham launches leadership bid with calls for Thames Water nationalisation

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Andy Burnham has launched his campaign to return to parliament with bold promises to reshape Britain's economy and challenge his party's current direction. The Greater Manchester mayor told Bloomberg :...weiterlesen »

Iraola officially starts at Liverpool: £112m Diomande talks open as two signings completed

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign teenage sensation Yan Diomande for £112 million, marking the first major transfer move under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The pursuit of the 19-year-old...weiterlesen »

The winger Liverpool wants for £112m just told PSG he'd welcome a move there

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger who emerged as one of the Bundesliga's breakout stars last season. The German club is demanding at least £112...weiterlesen »

Britain braces for 50mph winds and heavy rain as winter-like storm hits in June

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Britain is bracing for a weekend of unseasonable storm conditions as an Atlantic low-pressure system brings heavy rain and winds gusting up to 50mph. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning...weiterlesen »