Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.

First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.