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If You Like A Song of Ice & Fire, Read These 5 Finished Fantasy Book Series While Waiting for The Winds of Winter

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July 9, 2026

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A Song of Ice and Fire fans have been waiting a long time for the next installment, but there are completed fantasy book series they can look to while awaiting George R.R. Martin’s next sequel. It’s been 15 years since A Dance With Dragons first debuted, and The Winds of Winter has been delayed multiple []

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ComicBook.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Winds of Winter’s Release Just Hit a Major Milestone as Fans Anticipate New Announcement

The Winds of Winter‘s release just hit a major milestone as fans anticipate a new announcement about the Song of Ice and Fire series — which, sadly, probably won’t have anything to do with the sequel. The next installment in George R.R. Martin’s bestselling fantasy series has been famously delayed multiple times, with no definitive []

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 4, 2026

Get ready for an England all-nighter! How FIFA's weather rules could lead to agonising World Cup wait for fans as forecast reveals storms in Mexico 'increasingly likely'

Get ready for an England all-nighter! How FIFA's weather rules could lead to agonising World Cup wait for fans as forecast reveals storms in Mexico 'increasingly likely'

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Good weather 'just keeps on coming' - Met Éireann

Meteorologist Rebecca Cantwell said that the good weather just keeps on coming, high pressure is sticking around right through this week.

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

More sweltering nights to come as UK heatwaves break records for hitting 35C

More sweltering nights to come as UK heatwaves break records for hitting 35C

NPR News

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· Jun 30, 2026

It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 4, 2026

Brazil vs. Norway World Cup Round Of 16: Weather Update, Forecast

The latest weather forecast for the Norway vs. Brazil round of 16 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ireland weather: Scorching temperatures to continue to next week - but 'heavy showers' on horizon

Met Éireann forecasters confirmed that the prolonged hot spells will continue for the week ahead, still reaching 28C on Thursday

The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Crazy takes the Brass Monkey Trophy as Jesse James misses out on handicap but clinches PRSC’s winter series

The sixth and final heat of the winter series was conducted in a strong north-westerly wind that was piping in at around 17 knots at the start and dropping down to only seven knots at the end of racing.

Irish Star

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ireland heatwave: Workplace temperature laws and work rules as temperatures soar

Met Eireann has forecast a heatwave for Ireland over the coming week with temperatures set to soar above 25C (77F) and potential highs of more than 30C (86F)

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Thunderstorms and 38°C heat today as temperatures set to drop over the weekend

Showers and thunderstorms will continue during the warmest part of the day, while strong northerly winds are expected to bring cooler conditions from the weekend The post Thunderstorms and 38°C heat today as temperatures set to drop over the weekend appeared first on ProtoThema English.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 6, 2026

Another week of hot weather is on the way, with Met Éireann expecting 'heatwave conditions'

The forecaster also said the warm spell could stretch into next week.

Polygon

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· Jun 21, 2026

The wait for Winds of Winter just passed a surprising milestone

The gap between A Dance With Dragons and The Winds of Winter has lasted longer than it took George R.R. Martin to write the first five books

The Watchers

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· Jun 26, 2026

Winter Storm Warnings issued for Idaho and Montana mountains

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Missoula upgraded Winter Storm Watches to Winter Storm Warnings at 11:04 MDT (17:04 UTC) on June 26, 2026, for four high-elevation zones in central Idaho and southwest Montana, where 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) of heavy wet snow, with isolated amounts up to 30 cm (12 inches), is forecast above about 2 000 m (6 500 feet) over the weekend. Source

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Global sea surface temperatures hit record levels for June: EU climate service

Scientists warn further temperature records may be likely in coming months

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Windstorms, rain over next two days

Windstorms, rain over next two days

CBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and area

The Tuesday forecast calls for clear, sunny skies but more rain is in the forecast for the weekend, which could tip the scales to make this June the rainest on record, according to Environment Canada.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Weather Winter Storm Warning Issued As up to 3 Feet of Snow Forecast Across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming

A fresh weather winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for parts of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, with forecasters warning of heavy snowfall, strong winds and dangerous travel conditions through Monday night.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Is your car heatwave ready? Top tips to get drivers through the red weather warning this week

Is your car heatwave ready? Top tips to get drivers through the red weather warning this week

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 29, 2026

Winter Storm Alerts Issued During Eastern Heat Wave

Winter Storm Alerts Issued During Eastern Heat Wave

The News Letter

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· Jun 30, 2026

Northern Ireland to push through thunderstorm warning back to warmer weather

Northern Ireland and Scotland are coming through warnings for rain and thunderstorms today – but the Province is expecting temperatures of 22C again this weekend, the Met Office says.

Kathimerini

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· Jun 22, 2026

Clear skies, winds and some clouds forecast in the north

Generally clear skies are forecast for most of Monday, with some cloud cover appearing during the afternoon in the north and northwest, a slight rise in temperature and moderately strong winds.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 5, 2026

Forecasters predict: Slight cooldown, extreme heat warnings

Seasonable temperatures are expected across most of Israel on Sunday, while heat warnings remain in effect for the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea region, Arava, and other eastern areas.

The i Paper

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· Jul 11, 2026

Temperatures hit 35°C – how long will the heatwave last?

Weather records continue to be broken as heatwave conditions continue across parts of the UK

MaltaToday

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· Jun 27, 2026

Unusually warm sea temperatures expected for Mnarja weekend

MCAST Professor Aldo Drago says seasonal forecasts suggest that further periods of elevated temperatures are likely during the upcoming summer months

Independent Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Weather update: Cold weekend ahead as rain targets SA’s Coastline

Weather update: Cold weekend ahead as rain targets SA’s Coastline

The Standard

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· Jun 26, 2026

Thunderstorm warnings in place for several counties as hot weather continues

Thunderstorm warnings are in place on Friday for all of Northern Ireland and 16 counties south of the border.

BBC Sport

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· Jul 11, 2026

Risk of thunderstorms before England face Norway in Miami heat

Alongside high temperatures as England face Norway in Miami, there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially near the start of their World Cup quarter-final.

Irish News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Thunderstorm warnings in place across Scotland after hot weather

Warnings are in place throughout Friday.

BBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, eight warnings and watches in force

Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, eight warnings and watches in force

RTL Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Weather & Traffic: Sunday 12 July: weather alert extended

The hot weather shows no sign of abating, as Meteolux extends its yellow weather warning to midnight tonight.

The Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Fast-moving wildfire spreads through western US as restrictions put in place

A cold front on Sunday will bring winds that could push the fire in new directions

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Morocco forecasts another hot day as temperatures stay elevated Monday

Morocco will experience seasonally hot weather on Monday, with above-average temperatures expected across the southeast, eastern regions, Saiss, Tadla plains and the country’s southern provinces, the General Directorate of Meteorology said. Daytime temperatures are forecast to remain stable or rise slightly nationwide, while overnight lows will range from 26°C to 30°C in the far south [] The post Morocco forecasts another hot day as temperatures stay elevated Monday appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Gulf moisture fuels daily rain chances through midweek

Starting Monday, Gulf moisture will bring daily rain and thunderstorms through midweek, with the highest risk of heavy rainfall and minor flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday before drier weather returns by week's end.

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