12 h. ago Spain declares red weather emergency with maximum threat posed to UK tourists

Spain's weather agency AEMET has issued a rare 'red warning, the highest regarding heat, for parts of the country as the UK has been warned of a heatwave

Society

15 h. ago Brits heading to Spain issued warning after devastating wildfires leave one dead

Much of Europe is in the midst an extreme heat-wave with 44C temperatures triggering devastating wildfires to sweep across parts of Spain as officials warn "everyone is at risk"

Events

32 h. ago Lucy Letby: Who to Believe? review – just when you thought this case couldn’t get any more confusing

Panorama’s new investigation into the convicted nurse is muddled and stuffed with conflicting theories. It feels more like radio phone-in bickering than serious journalismIn May 2024, the New Yorker published an article with the headline “A British nurse was found guilty of killing seven babies. Did she do it?” Access to the online version of Rachel Aviv’s piece was banned in the UK due to reporting restrictions, with Letby’s retrial on an additional count of attempted murder then imminent. Rules aside, asking whether Letby was in fact innocent also felt taboo at the time, a pursuit for social media conspiracy theorists. Fast forward 15 months, and “did she do it?” is merely par for the course when it comes to the case, with even experts cited by the prosecution apparently unconvinced of Letby’s guilt.This new Panorama comes hot on the heels of an ITV documentary that aired earlier this month, Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?. That programme focused on holes in the evidence that...

Politics

37 h. ago Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul heavyweight fight faces major UK blow

The pair have verbally agreed to go head-to-head in the ring, but it's unlikely that the British Boxing Board of Control would sanction the bout as a professional contest

Sport

65 h. ago Migrants discovered suffering hypothermia after locking themselves inside freezing refrigerated lorry headed for Britain while driver slept

Thirteen freezing UK-bound migrants have been rescued in northern France after locking themselves inside a refrigerated lorry heading for London.

Events

67 h. ago What to pack for a British staycation– lightweight rain jackets and layering pieces from £40

If you're heading off on a British staycation, we've rounded up everything you need from lightweight rain coats to cosy sweatshirts and layering pieces that'll have you ready for any weather

Economics

2 d. ago Travel expert issues urgent Turkey warning to Brits heading abroad

As medical tourism in Turkey has become more popular among Brits for its accessibility and cheaper prices, an expert has warned against the risks of seeking medical and cosmetic procedures abroad

Events

4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson issues 'catastrophic' warning in 'devastating' Diddly Squat farm update

The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has warned his fans and followers about the upcoming harvest, insisting that it "will be catastrophic" for anyone who eats food

Events

4 d. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

Politics

4 d. ago ‘We’ve begun oil spill response training’: Patagonia prepares for the largest crude oil export port in Argentina

Wildlife experts warn huge facility on the Valdés peninsula in Patagonia could be devastating for ‘a treasure chest of wildlife’The rocky crevices of the Valdés peninsula and the pristine waters of the San Matías Gulf, on the Atlantic coast of Argentinian Patagonia, are a remote sanctuary for marine life, where protected southern right whales breed, orcas hunt and thousands of penguins and sea lions flourish.“It’s a treasure chest of wildlife – a breathtaking, untouched place,” says María Leoní Gaffet, a local wildlife expert and co-director of Península Valdés Orca Research. “It’s unique in the world.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago 'National Living Wage should be enough to live with, not just survive'

As the news of a National Living Wage rise makes headlines, young Brits are sharing their thoughts on the update, with many still left feeling hopeless about the future of their finances

Events

4 d. ago UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons

Plans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructureThe government is pushing head with a plan to offer those who live near new electricity pylons a discount of £2,500 from their energy bills over the next 10 years to ease the backlash against its clean power plans.Thousands of households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded electricity infrastructure could each receive up to £250 off their annual energy bill from next year to help speed up the rollout of infrastructure critical to the government’s targets. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Now Grenada drops oath of allegiance to King Charles as Commonwealth countries continue push to remove British monarchy as head of state

State officials on the Caribbean island of Grenada, commonly known as the 'Spice Isle', will no longer take the oath to King Charles III or his successors and instead make it to Grenada itself.

Politics

5 d. ago France's largest wildfire in decades leaves a trail of devastation

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades, which has already burned more than 60 square miles in the south and killed one person

Events

5 d. ago How Europe slammed its borders shut: As ten nations including Germany and France introduce police checks to tackle mass migration 'jihadi threats', how terrorists head to Britain

It was as long ago as 1957 that freedom of movement was first enshrined as a fundamental right of EU citizens. In the intervening 68 years, that right has only become even more ingrained.

Events

5 d. ago How Europe slammed its borders shut: As ten nations including Germany and France introduce police checks to tackle mass migration 'jihadi threats', how they're heading to Britain

It was as long ago as 1957 that freedom of movement was first enshrined as a fundamental right of EU citizens. In the intervening 68 years, that right has only become even more ingrained.

Events

6 d. ago France’s largest wildfire this summer leaves one dead and many injured

Blaze burns through 13,000 hectares close to Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing residents to fleeHundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France, after one woman died and nine people were injured as the blaze scorched a vast area of the Corbières hills.The fire, which started on Tuesday afternoon, has burned 13,000 hectares inland from the Mediterranean near the Spanish border, and is the largest and fastest-spreading wildfire in France this summer. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Travel expert issues warning to Brits heading to Turkey for 'cosmetic vacations'

Hordes of Brits dash over to Turkey each year - though not all visit the popular holiday destination for the same reason.

Events

6 d. ago UK travellers warned not to buy these items in duty free or face £5,000 fines

Many Brits will be heading off to Europe this summer. But those who are, have been warned against trying to take five specific items through customs - or risk facing penalties of up for £5,000.

Events

6 d. ago Travel warning issued as major strikes set to hit 12 airports across Spain

British travellers have been warned their holidays could be impacted as major strikes are set to hit 12 airports across Spain. 

Events