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
Hotel manager with asthma wins tribunal over feather pillows
A Malaysian hotel manager whose immigration status was 'tainted by illegality' won an employment tribunal after claiming feather pillows and duvets triggered her asthma.
Sports
Levi Colwill's Late Push for England World Cup Squad After Impressing Tuchel
Levi Colwill's performances in front of Thomas Tuchel have boosted his chances for England's World Cup squad, but fitness concerns remain. Tuchel names his 26-man squad on Friday.
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
China Floods: 12 Dead as Heavy Rains Trigger Disaster
At least 12 killed in China as torrential rains cause widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions across southern and central regions.
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.
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?
