Exact date and time this week UK will be 5C hotter than Barcelona amid roasting spell

BTS‘ RM has revealed that he has plans to release new solo music this year.The K-pop idol hosted a V Live livestream session on April 9, following the second night of the boyband’s ongoing residency in Las Vegas, during which he teased the arrival of new music from both himself as a soloist and BTS in the coming year.“About the new playlist [mixtape], I’m getting ready and I’m working on it,” RM said, in what seems to be a reference to a new solo album from the rapper. “I’m inviting really interesting and unexpected people to my album.”Later during the livestream, RM read out a comment left by a fan who asked if they will be dropping a “new song” this year. “You bet,” he briefly and cryptically responded, however, he did not specify whether this new song will be a solo or BTS endeavour.Later on during the live session, RM circled back to music and shared that he has been working on something new.

Will Smith has been challenged to a boxing match by Chris Rock's protective brother Kenny after he was slapped on stage at the Oscars.The shocking scenes unfolded when comedian Chris, 57, teased Jada Pinkett-Smith, 50, who has alopecia, over her look, as he said he couldn't wait to see her in the next "G.I. Jane" movie.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was nowhere to be seen this week, after being replaced by stand-in host Rachel Burden.Rachel could be seen alongside regular presenter Charlie Stayt on the red sofa on Thursday (April 14), while Naga has been conspicuously absent from the show for more than a week.Last week, Rachel was in line to take Naga's place, with the star once again missing.So far she hasn't spoken out about her absence, with her last Twitter post being to congratulate her BBC co-star on his new job as Political Editor.Chris Mason was announced as the formal replacement for Laura Kuenssberg yesterday. It comes just weeks after her co-star Dan Walker quit the show for good in favour of a new job with rival network Channel 5, announcing: "Hello, Dan Walker here.

A close friend of an Airdrie mum battling cancer for the third time has organised a fundraiser in the hope of paying off her mortgage and provide a forever home for her two children.

Christy Carlson Romano is thriving after disappearing for a moment in order to figure her life out following her days as a child star.  The former Disney Channel actress, 39, has since reemerged in Hollywood with her own blueprint, becoming a recognizable face and outspoken voice for a generation of fans who grew up flipping through channels before stopping on "Even Stevens," where Romano played Ren Stevens, the big sister of Louis Stevens, played by Shia LaBeouf. In the early-2000s, Romano could also be heard voicing the crime-fighting high school cheerleader "Kim Possible" in the animated series and had many roles in her career that allowed her the opportunity to step away from the industry, attend college and work on Broadway while living off her Coogan Fund – an industry trust fund – for the better part of four years as she figured out what direction to take in her life.

David Bowie film Moonage Daydream – the first to receive official approval from the late star’s estate – have been revealed.It was reported back in November that Brett Morgen, who directed Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck, had spent four years working on a film project that involved compiling thousands of hours of archival performance footage of Bowie, majority of which has never before been seen.Now, Bowie’s estate has confirmed those details and the film’s title (lifted from lifted from Bowie’s 1972 ‘Ziggy Stardust’ track of the same name). The estate has also revealed that Moonage Daydream – described as a feature film, concert documentary and “experiential cinematic odyssey” – is nearing completion.Though there is no confirmation of a theatrical release date, according to Variety, sources suggest that the film may premiere at Cannes Film Festival next month.

Michelle Keegan likes to exercise and stay fit – but fans were still in for a surprise this week as she shared a post-workout picture of herself and looked stunning - as always.MORE: Michelle Keegan stuns as she relaxes in string bikini and denim shortsTaking to her Stories, the Our Girl actress could be seen posing up a storm in a flattering olive green workout set whilst wearing her hair up in a messy bun.WATCH: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan reveal epic entrance to new homeMaking reference to her phone, which can be seen in the selfie taken at the gym, she wrote: "Can someone have a word with Apple, there's no phone case with a battery built-in... looks like I've got a deck of cards stuck on my phone!"READ: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's major hint for family plansWOW: Michelle Keegan poses up a storm in the cutest cardi and statement jeansShe also pointed at her bare foot and added several laughing emojis.

Kate Middleton broke a century-old royal St Patrick’s Day tradition back in 2016.During the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, female members of the Royal Family present the traditional gift of sprigs of shamrock to officers and guardsmen who will distribute them across the ranks.The duty which is traditionally performed by female royals first began in 1901 with Queen Alexandra, followed by the Queen Mother, who was in turn succeeded by Princess Anne.In 2012, the Duchess of Cambridge took over the duty and after four years where she diligently performed it, she broke royal tradition and opted to stay at home with her two kids George and Charlotte instead of attending the parade. Her husband Prince William instead was the one tasked with handing out the sprigs to 450 members of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

Victoria Beckham made an extremely saucy innuendo in front of her then 14-year-old son Brooklyn Beckham in a hilarious unearthed clip. The Spice Girl's risqué remark came at the Glamour Women of The Year Awards in 2013 as she was on stage to collect a gong.Victoria, now 47, appears adjusting the microphone which is lower than she'd like.

“At present there are a number of Omicron sub-lineages we’re following closely, including BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5 and another recombinant detected, made up of BA.1 and BA.2,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today. That recombinant is called XE and, until today was the newest more-transmissible variant raising concern. Now there are subvariants BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1.

Prince Harry has 'lost his sense of duty and service' to the United Kingdom after 'snubbing' the Prince Philip memorial service last month, according to a royal commentator.The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex was absent from the Commonwealth Thanksgiving Service for his late grandfather on March 29, and has not publicly spoken on why he decided against going.But many have criticised his activities since then, as he and Meghan Markle have opted to go to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games only a few weeks afterwards.Speaking to Sky News Australia, political commentator and thinktank researcher Calvin Robinson described Harry's move to sideline his family as "sad".He told the news channel that Harry had “lost all sense of service and duty and obligation to his family" as well as "the nation" and "wider community of the Commonwealth".He commented: “He's willing to align himself with singers and celebrity culture but he cannot go home to mourn the loss of a loved national figure.“It really is sad because you would just think he would be there for the Queen at the very least.”He added that Harry "should have been there to support" the 95-year-old Queen at the event as "it's his grandmother".The Sussexes may now have to face their own 'snub' from the Royal Family of the Netherlands after reports emerged that they will not to be given an audience with the country's king.Harry and Meghan are expected in the Hague “for the first few days” of the Invictus Games, which is set to run from April 16 to April 22.King Willem-Alexander and his aunt Princess Margriet will both attend the Games for injured servicemen, but will not grant the couple an official reception.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the

Atletico Madrid’s players in their Champions League quarter-final defeat by Manchester City was “embarrassing”, according to Rio Ferdinand.City progressed to the semi-finals of the competition 1-0 on aggregate after holding Atleti to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night. But the result was overshadowed by ugly scenes in the closing stages, which were sparked by the actions of the home side.

A number of holidaymakers who left their cars with a 'meet and greet' airport parking service have returned to find them trapped in a muddy field with their keys missing. Three travellers who flew out of Manchester Airport and booked the parking through an online comparison site, have told the Manchester Evening News that they were unable to contact the firm they booked with and have their cars returned when they landed.

She was left disappointed by her time on The Apprentice and Amy Anzel looked angry while taking a phone call in Manchester following a workout session. Beauty entrepreneur Amy was one of the 16 contestants hoping to secure £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar in this year's series.

A "bright" teenage girl died after taking an overdose and collapsing during an "impulsive cry for help", an inquest heard. Emily Shore, 17, of Brinnington, Stockport, was described by her heartbroken mum as a "lovely, bubbly girl who enjoyed life and loved her horses".

defund the police” policies as part of the reason for the rise in crime in cities across the U.S.Hostin blamed Republicans for the rise in crime, citing their opposition to gun control measures proposed by Democrats.

Brits have been lapping up the sunshine amid a heatwave which saw the mercury hit 21C in recent days, but temperatures are set to nosedive next week. Forecasters now say that snow will be making a big return with several inches set to hit parts of the UK. However, the warm spell isn't over yet and there are still a few hours of scorching sun to come.

Manchester will continue to have a nice and warm sun throughout today while temperatures remain at a relatively high level.

hottest day of the year in the UK so far, and that record could be broken again at several times this week. Yesterday saw the mercury hit 20.5C in Northolt, West London - a staggering temperature for this time of year.

The Met Office saying the UK's weather could see temperatures of 18C. The weather forecast shows that parts of the UK are to be hit by a surprise temperature spike, marking this weekend as the hottest on record this year.

UK are set to see scorching temperatures of 20C today as a mini heatwave takes hold of the country.The warm spell follows relatively drab conditions for most yesterday with patchy showers and grey skies.'Blood rain' was even reported yesterday in parts after a wave of Saharan dust swept across Europe. There are hopes that the glorious weather today could last into the weekend, allowing us to make full use of it.Netweather’s Ian Simpson has said: "It will turn very warm for the time of year away from south and east-facing coasts, with highs of 17 to 19C in parts of England and perhaps even 20C locally."It is expected that the warmest temperatures will be down south, although northern regions are also expected to be hotter than usual for this time of year.