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.

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

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

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

'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.

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.