Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
Overnight temperatures will remain high this week and some locations will not get cooler than 20C. These are called “tropical nights”. It is likely we will see the warmest June…
What the inquiry into failures at maternity units in Nottingham found
The review team described a “bullying and toxic culture” at the trust over years, with some staff members “specifically and consistently mentioned as forming intimidating cliques that were/are well known,…
England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026
All our updates as Kane’s England face Ghana in Group L, with buildup, team news coverage and text commentary stream.
The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds
EXPLAINER The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities. Save Ibrahim Hilmi arrived…
South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks
South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks Anti-migrant protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30. Save Hundreds of Malawians have been…
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Many of the tankers that have transited the strait in recent days have been linked with Iran following the lifting of the US naval blockade as part of the deal.…
More than 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres: rights group
More than 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres: rights group Those trapped in the compounds include Chinese, Philippine, Taiwanese, Malaysian and Brazilian nationals. Save Victims of scam centers…
Republican-linked PACs funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters
EXPLAINER Republican-linked PACs funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters Republicans and Democrats have both employed tactics to boost weaker rivals ahead of midterms. Save Carmen Sandoval holds her dog…
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows – how Europeans are coping with the heat
By Sarah Rainsford, in Rome Even for sun-loving Italy, current temperatures are extreme for June. The list of cities issued with a red alert warning is long and set to…
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Sturgeon has said she was not aware that Murrell had purchased many of the high-value items listed in court documents. The former first minister added that she had no reason…