Entertainment
Netflix Acquires 'Elegant' Animated Coming-of-Age Film 'In Waves'
Netflix has acquired the animated film 'In Waves,' based on AJ Dungo's graphic memoir, premiered at Cannes 2026 to rave reviews.
Politics
High Court Battle Over London Man's Burial or Cremation
A High Court dispute erupts between Simon Comerford's girlfriend and mother over burial vs cremation after his suicide following a cancer diagnosis.
Sports
Hannah Dal Sasso Reveals Death Threats from Gamblers While Dating Tennis Star
Hannah Dal Sasso reveals she received death threats from gamblers and stalkers while dating tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, including a threat to kill her cousin.
Crime
Reading Meningitis Outbreak: Fourth Case Confirmed in Junior School Pupil
A fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, involving a junior school pupil, following the death of Lewis Waters from The Henley College last week.
Health
Weather
Asteroid 2026 JH2 Makes Close Flyby of Earth
A newly-discovered asteroid, 2026 JH2, passed within 91,000 km of Earth on Monday evening, closer than the Moon and some satellites. No risk to Earth.
UK hotter than Athens: 26C forecast for bank holiday
The UK is set to be hotter than Athens on Friday as temperatures hit 26C in London. The Met Office predicts warm weather through the bank holiday weekend.
UK Heatwave: Counties Set for 26C Bank Holiday Weekend
The UK is set for a scorching bank holiday weekend with temperatures reaching 26C in some counties. The Met Office predicts warm weather from Thursday, with highs in central and eastern England.
Midwest Braces for Tornadoes and Flash Floods
A major storm system threatens tens of millions in the Midwest with deadly flash floods and intense tornadoes, with warnings across multiple states and potential for 40-50 tornadoes.
UK Braces for 30C Heatwave: 24 Counties to Hit 25C
Temperatures in the UK could soar to 30C next week, with 24 counties expected to reach at least 25C. The Met Office forecasts warm, fine weather for the bank holiday.
Monday Sports Challenge: Football, Cricket & Rugby Questions
Start your week with our Monday sports quiz featuring 100 questions about British football, cricket, and rugby. How well do you know these popular UK sports?
