Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:48:45 GMT
Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:34:00 GMT
The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in Bedford train crash
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:30:12 GMT
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:17:05 GMT
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:10:28 GMT
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:29:28 GMT
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:46:26 GMT
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:22:07 GMT
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:18:12 GMT
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:14:49 GMT
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
