El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.

'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.