The Foreign Office updated travel advice on Tuesday warning Britons of extreme temperatures in France, Spain, and Portugal as a record-breaking heatwave grips western Europe, with France hitting its hottest day ever.
Jurgen Klopp abruptly ended a German media interview after being asked about Bastian Schweinsteiger's controversial 'African football' remarks, calling the subject too serious to address without full context.
Britain roasted through its hottest June day ever at 35.8C, eclipsing the 1976 record of 35.6C. Fears of drought and crop failures mount as red heat warning extended.
The UK's June temperature record was broken for the fourth time on Wednesday, reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, amid a heatwave driven by climate change.
British Gas shares six free, super effective tips to keep your home cool during a heatwave, including using reflective window film and ice in front of fans.
British Gas shares six simple, cost-free methods to keep your home cool during a heatwave, including closing curtains, using ice with fans, and installing reflective window film.
Housing Minister James Browne requests postponement of non-urgent water works due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 31°C on Thursday in Ireland.
The Wallich and councils across Wales are helping homeless and rough sleepers cope with extreme heat, offering water, sun cream, and access to cool spaces amid red and amber weather warnings.
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As temperatures hit 36.1°C in Hampshire, the UK's hottest June day, a red heat health alert is extended. TV presenter Alison Hammond's trick: freeze rice-filled socks to stay cool.
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The UK's June temperature record was broken for the fourth time on Wednesday, with a provisional 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, surpassing the 1976 record of 35.6C, driven by a heat-dome and climate change.
The eighth annual Alex Lindsay Cup football tournament on June 28 at Calderglen High School raises funds for suicide prevention charity Adored, founded in memory of Alex Lindsay who died in 2018.
After record heat of 35.7C in Surrey, the Met Office warns 22 areas will face heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, June 28, as a cooler front arrives.
Major UK supermarkets like Tesco, M&S, and Sainsbury's faced fridge failures amid an extreme heatwave, leaving shelves empty of chilled goods. Shoppers reported empty aisles and broken refrigeration systems.
The UK's June temperature record was broken for the fourth time on Wednesday, reaching 36.1°C in Gosport, Hampshire, surpassing the previous 1976 record of 35.6°C, as a heatwave driven by climate change grips the country.
Households in parts of the UK are urged to unplug non-essential appliances like kettles and toasters as thunderstorms threaten lightning strikes, power cuts and damage, with a Met Office yellow warning in place.
The Met Office warns 31 areas in eastern England will remain above 30°C on Saturday, with a 34°C peak possible, as cooler air arrives by Sunday.
London reached 35.1C, with 36C in Surrey and Hampshire, as a rare 'risk to life' red warning forced shops, offices, and schools to close, causing widespread disruption.
Freeview viewers across the UK face TV reception disruption from Wednesday to Friday due to high pressure weather. Signals weaken, causing glitches. Freely offers an internet-based alternative unaffected by weather.
Ukraine's special forces, with Crimea resistance, destroyed a key logistics bridge and over 60 Russian military targets, cutting off the peninsula and causing major embarrassment to Putin.
The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables on June 24, 2026, highlights the UK heatwave that smashed the hottest June day record with 35.7°C in Surrey.
The UK's June temperature record has been broken for the third time, with a provisional 36C in Surrey and Hampshire, surpassing the 1976 record of 35.6C amid a heatwave driven by climate change.
King Charles was fanned by an aide at a climate reception in St James's Palace as the UK experienced its hottest June day on record, with temperatures reaching 35°C.
UK households are advised to clear electronics and under-bed clutter to reduce bedroom temperatures during the heatwave, as these items trap heat and block airflow.
Opening your loft hatch during a heatwave can help cool your home and improve sleep, experts say. The UK recorded 35.7C in Surrey, with temperatures possibly exceeding the 40.3C record.
An NHS doctor has warned people to avoid going outside between 11am and 3pm as the Met Office issues red extreme heat warnings for parts of southern England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to reach 39C.
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for 54 areas across England on Friday, warning of potential power cuts and health risks as temperatures soar.