Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:10:23 GMT
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:23:56 GMT
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:28:35 GMT
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
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?
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 again as it enters second week
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:56:03 GMT
After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:29:21 GMT
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:11:11 GMT
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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 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.
