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 Madrid, the vibrant heart of Spain, awoke this Thursday, the 15th of May in the year 2025, not to the stereotypical image of relentless Iberian sunshine, but to a sky that held a different, more nuanced story. The initial weather forecast had hinted at a day of transition, a shift in the atmospheric narrative, and as the city stirred from its slumber, the first chapters of this meteorological tale began to unfold. It wasn't a dramatic opening, no crashing thunder or sudden downpour , but rather a subtle, creeping presence that spoke of moisture in the air and a gentle, persistent coolness that belied the typical warmth expected of mid-May in this sun-drenched capital. The predawn hours were shrouded in a lingering chill . The temperature , having dipped overnight to a low that felt closer to early spring than late spring, clung stubbornly to single digits, hovering around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in the quieter corners of the city. This coolness was palpable, a crispness in the...

 On the western edge of a vast continent, where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean, the city of Perth awoke on Tuesday, the 13th of May, not to the crisp chill often associated with mid-autumn, but to the promise of a day bathed in glorious sunshine. While other parts of Australia were bracing for rain or navigating changeable skies, Perth was granted a gift – a day of clear blue, mild temperatures, and a gentle breeze, a stark and beautiful contrast to the average May conditions which often include increasing rainfall. This wasn't just a fine day; it was a Sydney-esque summer throwback delivered unexpectedly in the heart of Western Australia's cooler season. The day began quietly, long before the sun made its grand appearance. In the pre-dawn darkness, the air was cool, settling near the night's low, which hovered around 14-15°C (around 57-59°F). It was a comfortable coolness, not biting, but refreshing, carrying none of the dampness that had characterized the air furt...