More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.

Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.

At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.