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 ends 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.

Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".