This week has seen blustery showers and cooler than average temperatures across parts of the country. But forecast models are now indicating the temperatures for many areas will begin to rise from next week. Sky News meteorologist Dr Christopher England said it was "very early days" for specific details and there was a "great deal of uncertainty in any forecast". But he added: "Long range weather models suggest that high pressure will build to the west of the UK into the last week of May, with a southerly flow bringing higher than average temperatures for a time at least, likely reverting towards the mean later." Check the forecast for your area Early forecasts for the period of 17 to 26 May show temperatures will "recover" before warmer conditions arrive for some parts. The Met Office said: "As this period progresses, high pressure is likely to begin to build from the south bringing more in the way of settled weather. "Temperatures likely cooler than average to begin, but tending to recover as the period progresses, perhaps becoming rather warm by the end of the period, especially in the south." Read more from Sky News:The sandwiches with 'alarmingly high' saltWoman on the run for more than 20 years arrested But unsettled conditions look set to "dominate" the early stages of this period, potentially bringing "rain or showers, some of which could be heavy, for many places," the agency added. Reports citing other forecast models suggest temperatures could climb to at least 25C by the end of the month across many regions of the UK. The Met Office currently says "patterns which bring more settled weather are more likely to dominate towards the end of May" and there is "likely to be longer spells of fine and dry weather". Any spells of very warm conditions may also increase fears of drought conditions in the summer after the Met Office revealed several counties had experienced one of their driest Aprils on record.

The cruise liner Ambition, which set sail from Belfast on 8 May, on a 14-night tour of western France and Spain, has seen dozens of cases of suspected gastroenteritis among those onboard. The vessel called at Liverpool on Saturday and cases of gastroenteritis were said to have risen after passengers boarded at that stop. There is no reason to link what looks like a stomach flu outbreak on the ship with the Hantavirus cluster on ‌the luxury MV Hondius ship, the regional health authority said. Gastroenteritis is the most common cause of the "winter vomiting bug" or "stomach flu". Ambassador Cruise Line confirmed that as of 13 May, there were 48 active cases of gastrointestinal illness onboard Ambition among guests, and one case among the crew. The company also confirmed that a 92-year-old man died onboard on Friday, but stressed the guest did not report any gastrointestinal illness symptoms and the cause of death has yet to be established, pending a coroner's report. French authorities made the decision ahead of the vessel's scheduled call into Bordeaux. While docked in the French city, authorities carried out a routine review of the ship's health status and records. While on board, the specialist medical team collected existing samples for laboratory testing at Bordeaux University Hospital, with results requiring a minimum of six hours to be processed. Passengers and crew will only be able to disembark once clearance is granted after the investigation and testing are completed. Guests who were due to travel on excursions will receive a full refund, the company said. Essex-based operator, Ambassador Cruise Line, said in a statement: "The health, safety and well-being of our guests and crew remains our highest priority, and we are sincerely grateful for the patience, understanding and cooperation shown while these precautionary measures remain in place. "We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and will provide further updates as soon as additional information becomes available." The ship is carrying a total of 1,187 guests, the majority of who are British, and 514 crew. Read more from Sky News:25C and above coming to UKLabour MPs calling on PM to go Enhanced sanitation was put in place across the ship following the initial reports of illness, a spokesperson for the cruise liner added. These include increased cleaning and disinfection measures in public areas, assisted service in selected dining venues and ongoing guidance to guests regarding hand hygiene. Viral gastroenteritis is often caused by viruses like norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus. While an initial infection often provides some immunity, it's possible to catch a stomach virus in back-to-back weeks, usually due to a different strain.

Beytullah Gunduz, 39, an alleged member of the Hackney Turks, also known as the Bombacilar - the Turkish for bombers - is accused of plotting to kill Onur Guzel, 38, after accusing his family of paying money to rivals the Tottenham Turks Prosecutor Jane Bickerstaff KC said Gunduz and his associates demanded the "eye-watering" sum weeks before Mr Guzel was hit with a single bullet outside Umut 2000, in Dalston, east London, on 20 June last year. The victim can be heard loudly screaming in CCTV footage as he slumped on the pavement. He survived the shooting but suffered serious injuries and now lives with a stoma bag. Gunduz is on trial at the Old Bailey, where he denies conspiracy to murder and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. The court heard the gunman, Dogan Over, who is seen firing out of the passenger window of a white Kia Niro in the footage, is not on trial because he has fled to Istanbul, while the car was set on fire minutes after the shooting. Prosecutor Jane Bickerstaff KC said there had been two previous shootings linked to Mr Guzel's family and their restaurant - which has been recommended by top chefs and appeared in a New York Times list of the top 25 dishes to eat in London. Gunduz and an associate are said to have blamed the first shooting at Mr Guzel's brother's home on 5 April 2025 on the Tottenham Turks and asked what they could do to help. They then accused Mr Guzel's father of giving money to the gang around the day of a second shooting at the restaurant on 7 April, the jury was told. "His father denied giving money but the people he was speaking to didn't seem to believe him," Ms Bickerstaff said. "They said that the Tottenham group were their enemy and gave his father a week to give them £100,000." Read more:Murder probe after man struck by car diesFarage facing £5m crypto donation probe Mr Guzel said he saw Gunduz earlier on the day he was shot, but did not see who opened fire while he was speaking to his wife on the phone during a break from working at the restaurant. "He did not see anyone point a gun at him and fire it. He just heard a loud bang and immediately felt heat. He knew it was blood and worked out that he had been shot. He can be heard loudly screaming on the CCTV," said the prosecutor. "That shot went directly into his torso. He survived his injuries, although he suffers serious, lasting effects." The trial continues.

Ross David Cutmore, from Dunfermline in Fife, shared information about the Ukrainian military in return for payment, after being recruited to work as a Russian spy. The Ukrainian prosecutor general's office said Cutmore "acted out of selfish motives and with the intent to transmit this data to the aggressor country". Cutmore was jailed for eight-and-a-half years after admitting his guilt in a plea deal at the Kyiv district court of Odesa on 30 April. According to prosecutors, Cutmore arrived in the country in January 2024 and ran classes for Ukrainian service personnel in the city of Mykolaiv. In September that year, he moved to Odesa, where he established contact with a member of the Russian special services and agreed to send military information in return for payment. In May 2025, a probe by the Ukrainian security service (SBU) found Cutmore had transmitted the coordinates of Ukrainian units, photographs of a training area, and information that could lead to the identification of service personnel. He was also found to have collected data on facilities in Odesa and "discussed the possibility of using explosive devices, and attempted to gain access to the command of military units". Read more from Sky News:Putin says Russia will deploy 'most powerful' nuclear missile this year One of the tasks is said to have netted him $6,000 (£4,500). The spy also possessed a Makarov pistol and combat cartridges, which he is said to have acquired and stored illegally. Cutmore was exposed and detained in October 2025. In March 2026, prosecutors submitted an indictment to the court, along with a plea agreement. A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: "We are providing consular assistance to a British man who is detained in Ukraine. "We remain in close contact with the Ukrainian authorities."

Tyler Fairman, 26, sustained life-threatening injuries in Market Place, Arnold, at the weekend and was pronounced dead on Tuesday night, Nottinghamshire Police said. Police said multiple pedestrians were hurt when a red Vauxhall Astra mounted a kerb at 1.12am on Saturday. Duane Anthony, 40, was arrested and then later charged with five counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance. Anthony was remanded in custody on Monday and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June. Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow said: "As we release the sad news of Tyler's death, our first thoughts go to his family and loved ones at this difficult time. "Both they and the other people injured or affected by this collision continue to be supported by specially trained police officers. "We can also confirm today that this is now a murder investigation. "As such, criminal proceedings are active, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice. "We are aware of videos of the incident circulating on social media and have informed the victims and their families of this. "They have appealed to anyone who has shared or posted any such videos to take them down immediately so that Tyler's family can grieve in peace."

Kate was welcomed to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy by the city's mayor, Marco Massari, as she began a rare solo working trip with her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. One of Kate's aides described the two-day visit to the city as a "really significant moment" after her cancer recovery, with the royal "taking it up a gear" in her "global mission". The Princess of Wales has not undertaken an official foreign tour since 2022, when she went to Boston in the US for her husband's Earthshot Prize award ceremony. As well as promoting the foundation, the future queen has travelled to Italy to learn about the "Reggio Emilia approach" to early years development. The visit attracted hundreds of locals to the city's Piazza Prampolini where Kate received a rapturous welcome outside the town hall. A few held Union flags, some watched from balconies, and she was greeted with cheers when she stepped out of her car wearing a trouser suit and waving to the crowds. Before entering the town hall, Kate crouched down to talk to nursery-age children gathered near the entrance and chatted to the mayor for a few minutes. On the town hall steps, the Princess of Wales again spoke to the mayor and turned to wave to the crowds, who responded with cheers and waved back. Kate was then presented with the Primo Tricolore award, the city's highest honour. Early years teaching for children has been central to Kate's public work for more than a decade and the visit comes after the royal last week launched a new resource for people working with youngsters and their families, from her foundation. The city pioneered the teaching method that has become recognised across the globe, stressing the importance of parents, educators and the environment in helping children grow. Read more from Sky News:'Alarmingly' salty sandwiches namedChatGPT boss hits back at Elon Musk The visit comes two years after the Princess of Wales went public with her diagnosis of an unspecified cancer in March 2024. She underwent chemotherapy and announced she was in remission in January 2025. Her aide said: "Undoubtedly, this is a huge moment for the princess. Although there will be many highlights of 2026, I think being her first official international visit post her recovery [...] is a really significant moment for her."

A teacher accused of murdering his adopted baby angrily denied harming or sexually abusing him when confronted by police, a court has heard. Jamie Varley, 37, is accused of killing 13-month-old Preston Davey, and faces 25 further charges of sexually and physically assaulting the child. The defendant's video interview with detectives was shown to the jury at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday, in which he was heard telling officers: "I have not done it. I will fight you 'til the day I die." His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, is also accused of sexual assault, of causing or allowing the death of the child, and four other offences. Both men, from Blackpool, deny all charges. The baby was rushed to a Blackpool hospital on 27 July 2023 by the defendants after an alleged final sexual assault by Varley. The couple had adopted the child four months previously. Doctors worked for nearly an hour to resuscitate the child, but could not save him. Varley said he had left the child alone in the bath for three or four minutes before he returned and that the baby had drowned. However, during the police interview, officers presented him with the post-mortem examination findings of Home Office pathologist Dr Alison Armour. Dr Armour concluded Preston had not drowned but was the victim of "abusive trauma, non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse". In the footage, the detective tells Varley that the pathologist also found the injuries to the baby suggest he was sexually assaulted shortly before his death. "You are absolutely wrong," Varley replies. The post-mortem examination also found bruises to Preston's forehead, back of throat, mouth and bottom, as well as bleeding in the lungs. When asked to explain the bruising found, Varley responds with "no comment". It is alleged that the baby was routinely ill-treated, sexually abused, physically assaulted and had indecent images and videos taken of him. His cause of death was given as an upper airway obstruction, leading to his collapse by a deliberate act of smothering, or an object or objects inserted into his mouth. "I'm going to suggest you have killed Preston," the officer says in the footage. The defendant, raising his voice, replies: "I have not done it. I will fight you 'til the day I die. I know you are wrong. I have not done it." Earlier, the officer put to Varley the series of images and videos taken of the baby as evidence of alleged cruelty or indecency. They include one video lasting 14 minutes and 31 seconds where Preston is left alone in a bath. Varley said he set his phone up to record and was on the landing out of sight "to see how he reacts to his own company". The officer asks Varley: "How do you explain that, Jamie? He's slipped, whimpering, I would describe him as distressed. Why not go to comfort him? "Have you left him in the bath because you are fed up with him?" Varley replies: "I was keeping an eye on him. He's not distressed. There was no intent to hurt him." When asked about intimate videos and photos of the child found on his phone, which prosecutors allege are indecent images, Varley responds: "Unlike you, I don't think about his genitals 24/7. "You are making a mountain out of a molehill. It's totally innocent, it's ridiculous. You have got it now as if I'm a bloody pervert. "That's your job I guess."Read more from Sky News:Ship operator and employee charged over Baltimore bridge collapseNBA's first openly gay player dies Last week, the court was shown footage of Varley and his mother in the hospital's bereavement room, where he was described as "hysterical" as medics asked him to come to the child's bedside. Varley denies murder, manslaughter, two counts of assault by penetration, five counts of cruelty to a child, grievous bodily harm, sexual assault of a child, 13 counts of taking indecent photos or videos of a child, one of distributing an indecent photo of a child to his co-accused, and one of making an indecent photo. McGowan-Fazakerley denies allowing the death of a child, three counts of child cruelty and one count of the sexual assault of a child. The trial was adjourned until Wednesday morning.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that impacts how a woman's ovaries work, will now be referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). PMOS is characterised by fluctuations in hormones, impacting weight, metabolic and mental health, skin, and the reproductive system. It is the most common cause of anovulation - where an egg does not release from the ovary during a menstrual cycle - among women globally and a leading cause of infertility, according to the World Health Organisation. Researchers and supporters of the change said the old name misrepresented what is a complex hormonal or endocrine disorder, often leading to a flawed focus on cysts and ovaries. The name change process, outlined on Wednesday in The Lancet, has taken 14 years of global collaboration between experts and those who have lived with the condition, which affects one in eight women worldwide. Professor Helena Teede, director of Monash University's Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation in Australia, led the process after decades of research and seeing the old name's impact first-hand. "What we now know is that there is actually no increase in abnormal cysts on the ovary, and the diverse features of the condition were often unappreciated," Professor Teede said. "It was heart-breaking to see the delayed diagnosis, limited awareness and inadequate care afforded to those affected by this neglected condition." Professor Teede said it was the largest initiative to change the name of a medical condition, describing it as a "landmark moment" that will lead to worldwide advancements in clinical practice and research. "The agreed principles of the new name included patient benefit, scientific accuracy, ease of communication, avoidance of stigma, cultural appropriateness and accompanying implementation," she said. What is PMOS? The three main features of PMOS are: irregular periods, excess androgen, and polycystic ovaries. Signs and symptoms usually become apparent during the late teens or early 20s. Read more from Sky News:The popular sandwiches with 'alarmingly high' salt content'Really significant moment' as Kate returns to world stage They can include: irregular periods or no periods at all, difficulty getting pregnant as a result of irregular ovulation or no ovulation, excessive hair growth, weight gain, thinning hair and hair loss from the head, and oily skin or acne. PMOS is also associated with a greater risk of developing health problems in later life, such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. What causes the condition? The exact cause is unknown, but PMOS often runs in families, and it is related to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including high insulin levels. Many women with PMOS are resistant to the action of insulin and produce higher levels of insulin to counter this, contributing to the increased production and activity of hormones such as testosterone. How can PMOS be treated? There's no cure for PMOS, but symptoms can be treated. If you have it and you're overweight, losing weight and eating a healthy, balanced diet can help with some symptoms. There are also medicines available to treat individual symptoms, including excessive hair growth, irregular periods and fertility problems. A simple surgical procedure called laparoscopic ovarian drilling may be recommended if fertility medicines are not effective.

That is in excess of 95,000 alerts triggered a day, the figures from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation - the British charity that set up the system - shows. The alerts are sent when someone looks for child abuse content on platforms like TikTok, Meta products, ChatGPT, Google and pornography sites. The warning includes four key messages: viewing sexual images of children and having online sexual conversations with children is a crime, it causes harm to children, there are consequences for the offender, but there is help available to stop and change. "Tens of millions of people have been reached through just 22 targeted interventions on tech platforms," said Deborah Denis, chief executive at Lucy Faithfull Foundation. "That makes one thing clear - the potential to scale this approach is enormous. "By placing more warnings across more online spaces, we can disrupt harmful behaviour at the moment it's happening and prevent countless children from being harmed. "The need has never been more urgent, particularly as new AI technologies accelerate the spread of online child sexual abuse." From the tens of millions of alerts, just under 700,000 people followed links to further support, where they are encouraged to address their behaviour through online learning modules. One pornography site user said he found the modules after his searches triggered were useful. "I found the modules on addiction and pornography very helpful," he said. "About two months ago, I gave up those sites. I want to keep my mind occupied and more productive." Read more from Sky News:ChatGPT boss hits back at Elon MuskBodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton There are ongoing efforts to tackle the growing problem of child sexual abuse crimes. Organisations like the Internet Watch Foundation track down and remove abusive imagery, and then tag the images so they can't be reuploaded, while more VPN companies are announcing they'll stop people accessing websites containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). End-to-end encrypted services, where only the sender and recipient can see what is being sent, are often seen as a particularly difficult area to tackle when it comes to CSAM. However, the chief technology officer of Mega, an encrypted cloud storage provider that uses the alert system, said companies like his could take "meaningful action". "We recognised that it isn't enough to reactively or even proactively remove material, we alsoneeded to intervene earlier in the path towards harmful behaviour, before patterns become entrenched," said Andre Meister. "Through our work with Project Intercept, we are delivering well-timed deterrence messaging and self-help resourcing that interrupts harmful behaviour right at the point of intent, and we are pleased with the level of engagement the intervention has been driving. "It is a more complete, science-backed approach, and we are grateful for the partnership in our continued fight against CSAM."