Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.