55 m. ago UK tourists in France warned to 'avoid' one thing between 12pm and 4pm amid 'extreme heat'

Temperatures are exceeding 40C in some areas of the country

Events

62 m. ago 'Putin is bluffing': Zelensky's warning to Donald Trump ahead of Alaska meeting

There are growing concerns in Ukraine that the US President will attempt to force through a peace deal that sells their country out when he meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday

Events

1 hour ago Research explains why a simple life is likely to be a happier life

Researchers said people are ‘happier and more satisfied’ when living more communal lifestyles

Politics

1 hour ago Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.

Society

2 h. ago Scotland's top five holiday cottage 'gems' for staycation crowned

Properties from all over the country were singled out.

Politics

2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson to finally offer ‘banned’ product at pub after huge demand

‘Clarkson’s Farm’ star was inundated with thousands of requests for food item – and has pulled out all the stops to keep his punters happy

Events

3 h. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

Society

3 h. ago I visited North Korea's glitzy beach resort and I was shocked by what I discovered

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

Events

3 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago France urges drivers to stay off the road during ‘hottest hours of the day’

The guidance comes as thousands of UK motorists are in the country for summer holidays.

Transport

4 h. ago Hollyoaks star announces she’s engaged as she shows off ring after sharing pregnancy news

Former Hollyoaks star Roxanne McKee has announced that she is engaged, one day after revealing that she is pregnant with her first child. The actress, 45, shared the happy news on social media

Politics

4 h. ago Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights starting Thursday to allow an orderly shutdown of operations with a complete cessation of flights for the country’s largest airline by Saturday as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants

Events

4 h. ago US warns of fresh sanctions on Russia if Putin summit does not ‘go well’

European leaders hold talks with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian leader

Events

4 h. ago US warns of fresh sanctions on Russia if Putin summit on Ukraine does not ‘go well’

European leaders hold talks with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian leader

Events

4 h. ago Europeans say Trump agrees Ukraine must have a say over territory ahead of Putin talks

European leaders hold talks with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian leader

Politics

4 h. ago Live facial recognition is 'worrying for our democracy', experts warn as the government expands the 'Orwellian' system across Britain

Experts have warned of a 'frightening expansion' of 'Orwellian' technology as the government expands the use of facial recognition across the country.

Events

5 h. ago 10 beaches in Scotland you need to visit before the end of summer

Here are some of the country's best sandy bays to head to this August.

Politics

5 h. ago Louise Minchin's family heartbroken as they mourn 'loyal' pal Waffle

Former BBC Breakfast anchor Louise Minchin has announced that her beloved golden Labrador Waffle has died after 12 "happy years" as her family mourns

Politics

5 h. ago Woman jailed after trying to smuggle £800k of cocaine in Parmesan cheese at Heathrow Airport

A California resident tried to smuggle crack cocaine into the country at Heathrow Airport

Society

5 h. ago Jet off for a Christmas market tour in a mystery country for just £99 per person with this deal

This mystery holiday offer could take you to Lapland, New York or Rome for just £99 per person, hotel included

Economics