More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:45:28 GMT
Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.
Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:44:04 GMT
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:07:17 GMT
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:43:08 GMT
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
UK heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:05:39 GMT
After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:49:28 GMT
In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?
Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:20:38 GMT
The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:36:09 GMT
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Extra £250m for police in England to boost Jewish community safety
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:17:29 GMT
Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.
These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:25:22 GMT
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
