France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar on bank holiday weekend
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.