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How does 2025 heatwave compare to record-breaking summer of 1976?

Much of England is now in its fifth day of a heatwave, with Tuesday (1 July) expected to be hotter than holiday spots such as Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit

It was the hottest opening day on record.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon 2025: Thousands of tennis fans swelter in queue as hottest-ever start to championships confirmed

London is expected to be hotter than Barbados and Jamaica as thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon

Evening Standard

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Monday set to be one of the hottest June days ever with temperatures to hit 34C

Parts of England and Wales are forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.

The Independent UK

Heatwave to serve hottest start to Wimbledon with temperatures to hit 35C

Parts of south-east England are due to be hotter than Barbados.

Evening Standard

Patient Aussies back teen opener to learn key lesson

Australia's new-look top order failed to fire in Barbados but coach Andrew McDonald has vowed to take a patient approach with recalled opener Sam Konstas.

AAP

Aussies stage quick fightback after Windies' hot start

A staggering 14 wickets fell on the first day of Australia's three-match Test series against West Indies in Bridgetown.

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How to watch West Indies vs Australia: live stream 1st Test 2025 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch West Indies vs Australia online, ready for when the 1st Test starts on Wednesday, June 25.

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Barbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement

Esther Phillips says her poetry’s ‘ultimate goal’ is to achieve justice for those who suffered at hands of European colonisers

The Guardian - US

Tracing the Drax family’s millions – a story of British landed gentry, slavery and sugar plantations

Rich British aristocratic families with a legacy of owning colonial slave plantations are often accused by campaigners that their wealth solely originates from these plantations. One frequent target of this criticism has been the Drax family of Dorset, which is headed by Richard Grosvenor Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax, who was the Conservative MP…

The Conversation

Rum was born in Barbados, not Cuba

Letter: Guy Hewitt writes that a 1651 document identifies ‘rumbullion’ as a pre-eminently Bajan product

The Guardian - UK

Apes Hill, Barbados hotel review

HOTELS: Emilie Lavinia checks in

The Independent UK

Roland Butcher: ‘West Indies are struggling – we’ve not hit rock bottom yet’

The Barbados-born former England player talks to Simon Burnton about being jettisoned as a West Indies selector, the risks of the new cricket structure and his thwarted football dreams

The Guardian - UK

Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, tariff-hit regional leaders tell Trump

Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’

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Starmer says history with Barbados ‘long and rich’ as island’s PM visits UK

The Prime Minister met Mia Mottley on the steps of No 10 on Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy

Rihanna fans might know the musician for hits such as “Umbrella” and “Diamonds."

The Guardian - UK

Drax of Drax Hall by Paul Lashmar review – forensic exposé of a British dynasty built on slavery

This timely and important book reveals Barbados plantation owner James Drax to be the equal of Robert Clive or Cecil Rhodes in his profiteering from human misery

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Rihanna Pairs Her New Fenty x Puma Sneaker With a Bikini Top and Baseball Jersey

With a look that's classic Rihanna.

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The Independent UK

The best Barbados beach hotels, for Instagrammable pink sands and water sports

Beach clubs, relaxation and rum-fuelled nights – these are the best hotels in Barbados if you are seeking a getaway on the Caribbean coast

The Independent UK

These are the best hotels in Barbados to visit in 2025, from beach clubs to luxury rooms

Whether you’ve come to party, are seeking a tranquil stay or spending time with the kids, these are the best hotels in Barbados for 2025

Evening Standard

The story of rum is the easiest way to understand the dark essence of the human condition

Rum was never just a drink, says Douglas Blyde. It was a crude, caustic, and brutally efficient solution

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'Virat Kohli aur Rohit Sharma jaate jaate ek aur ICC trophy de do yaar'

NEW DELHI: Former India bowler Praveen Kumar is confident that captain Rohit Sharma will add another ICC trophy to his impressive cabinet on March 9 in Dubai. Rohit captained India to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph by defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados, ending an 11-year wait for…

The Independent UK

The best family-friendly hotels in Barbados from kids’ clubs to watersports

While this Caribbean island is known for its party towns, Barbados also has a wide selection of hotels and resorts fit for families, from tots to teens

The Times of India

Australia to tour West Indies for Tests after a decade

West Indies have unveiled their 2025 home schedule, featuring a highly anticipated Test series against Australia, marking the first time the Aussies will play Tests in the Caribbean since 2015. The series will be part of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle and is set to begin on June…

The Times of India

'It took a while to realize': Rohit Sharma on India's T20 World Cup victory - Watch

NEW DELHI: India won their second T20 World Cup title last year when Rohit Sharma's men defeated South Africa in the final at Barbados on June 29.

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