Hundreds of schools across the United Kingdom are set to remain closed on Monday as a cold snap brings snow and icy conditions.

Iranian authorities have announced a one-day shutdown of schools and public offices in Tehran on Wednesday to manage energy consumption amid a significant drop in temperatures.

Central Florida is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures as a cold front sweeps through the region on Monday morning, bringing the coldest air of the year.

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Warnings have been issued across the UK for widespread disruption due to freezing temperatures, which are expected to drop as low as -16°C in some areas.

Oil prices continued to climb on Monday, reaching their highest levels since October, as colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere and China's economic stimulus measures fueled expectations of increased global fuel demand.

The UK is set to face "several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather" next week, with the possibility of rain, sleet, and snow, according to the Met Office.