Red heat alerts issued as Europe hit by heatwave | BBC News
Heat warnings are in place across Europe, as the continent faces record temperatures. Half of France is under a red alert and recorded its hottest night since records began on Tuesday. The Eiffel Tower said it was closing early on Tuesday because of the high temperatures forecast in the capital.Continue Reading
Peter Murrell: The Man with the Money | The Big Cases
How Peter Murrell, the husband of Scotland’s longest-serving first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, embezzled £400,000 from the party he ran – using a paper trail of lies to cover up a spending spree on luxury goods, from a motor home to coffee machines and even toilet seats. Peter Murrell was oneContinue Reading
Andy Burnham will run to replace Starmer as UK prime minister | BBC News
Andy Burnham has reacted to Keir Starmer’s resignation, and confirmed that he will try to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister. “His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myselfContinue Reading
‘Great progress’ at US-Iran talks says US Vice-President JD Vance | BBC News
Switzerland has hosted a first round of talks on a long-term peace deal between the United States and Iran. The US Vice President, JD Vance, called them ‘historic’ and that great progress had been made. Iranian media are reporting that the delegation from Tehran refused to share a photo opportunityContinue Reading
Fight or Go? Keir Starmer Considers His Next Move | BBC Newscast
Insiders have told Laura Kuenssberg that the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has joined a list of people who’ve told Keir Starmer to set out a timetable for his departure. He’s at Chequers – the PM’s retreat – considering his next move as talk of fighting a leadership challenge quietens. LauraContinue Reading
Extreme heat will continue to intensify in UK and Europe | BBC News
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales. The warning is valid for Monday and Tuesday and warns of temperatures peaking at 35C (95F). The nights will also be hot, remaining above 20C in some locations. It bringsContinue Reading
One dead and 11 very seriously injured in Bedford train crash | BBC News
One person has died after two trains collided in Bedford, UK, according to British Transport Police. The East of England Ambulance Service said a total of 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering “very serious injuries”. A major incident has been declared, with firefighters, police and ambulanceContinue Reading