Hit their highest average Surface Temperature on record, as they soak up warmth from Climate Change and scientists are warning this will have serious consequences for the health of the planet. The average temperature this week was nearly 21 celsius, far above whats typical for this time of year. The global average is around half a Degree Celsius Lower which might not sound much, but experts say they are worried. The oceans are vital to help regulate our climate and drive weather patterns, and are home to a vast range of species. Heres our climate editorjustin rowlatt. Marine scientists send down an array of instruments to assess the impact of Warming Sea Water off the coast of plymouth. Have we got a reading for today yet, do you know . I heard them Say Something around 18 19, which is 4 Degrees Higher than it should be. One of the most dramatic heat waves ever recorded in uk seas hasjust subsided, part of a global trend of warming waters. The ocean temperature, or the ocean itself, is
According to the british retail consortium, Food Inflation fell last month to 13. 4 thanks to the lower cost of staple goods like oils, breakfast cereals, fats and fish. Heres our Business Correspondent emma simpson. It may not feel like it but the worst of food price rises could now be over. Grocery bills, though, are still way too high for many shoppers. Like, before you can just walk in with £10 and get a lot of things but now even £10 cant even buy what you actually want to buy. I mean, at the moment im ok but i guess im very lucky. But if it increased any more, just like Mortgage Rates as well, just like, yeah, the whole things going up, isnt it . Instead of Buying Luxuries now i buy the basics. Todays Food Price Figures come from the trade body for retail which also monitors the change in shop prices. Lets take a look at this chart which tells the story. Now, you can see how food prices jumped from last year. They were going up before the war in ukraine, but then they really st
Force to reinstate nigers president , mohamed bazoum, after he was ousted by members of the president ial guard last week. The bbc s Nancy Kacungira has this breakdown of the issues as we know it. Niger is the largest country in west africa. Its a key part of the sahel region. Thats the belt of land that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the red sea. Now, this is a territory thats been Destabilised Byjihadists and military regimes, and thats one reason why niger is so important. It was seen as an oasis of the walk an otherwise troubled reason. So, what went wrong . The soldiers said they staged a coup because of the lack of Good Government and insecurity in the country. Translation the government and insecurity in the country. Translation the action of the cns pete country. Translation the action of the cns pete is country. Translation the action of the cns pete is motivated country. Translation the action of the cns pete is motivated by country. Translation the action of the cns pe
today and saying that they have flown out nearly 1900 people since tuesday. it comes as sudan s former prime minister, abdalla hamdok, warned that the conflict would be a mayor conflict for the world if it continues and could become worse than those in syria and libya. this is khartoum earlier. the ceasefire between warring generals in sudan has been repeatedly violated and the army now says it is launching a large scale attack on the capital. our diplomatic correspondent paul adams reports. hello, everyone, we have just landed at stansted london airport. for dr abdulrahman babiker, a welcome return to british soil a return that almost didn t happen. thank you to the government for helping this and facilitating for us getting the guidance for the nhs doctors. by sea and air, others are following. thousands of foreign nationals fleeing anyway they can. port sudan on the red sea fast becoming a major hub. in the capital khartoum, the ceasefire seems precarious with the army w
the sudanese army has deployed tanks and heavy artillery in preparation for launching a large scale offensive. the deployment of the artillery as part of an effort to recapture areas held by the viable forces. the army has urged people to remain indoors and stay away from windows. it comes as the uk s final evacuation flight is due to depart in the coming hours. the foreign office confirmed the move earlier and said they have flown out 1900 people since tuesday. the former prime minister has also warned that the conflict will be a nightmare for the world if it continues and could become worse than those in syria and libya. this is khartoum earlier. the ceasefire between warring generals and sedan has been repeatedly violated. our diplomatic correspondent reports now. hello, everyone, we have just landed at stansted london airport. for dr abdulrahman babiker, a welcome return to british soil a return that almost didn t happen. thank you to the government for helping this and