Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.