44 m. ago Britain sweats on the hottest day of the year: Temperatures of 32C (90F) today spark warnings for babies, the elderly and the vulnerable

Friday and Saturday nights will be uncomfortable for sleeping, with temperatures possibly staying above 20C (68F) in parts of the UK, which is known as a 'tropical night'.

Events

52 m. ago Russian oil tycoon accused of cheating with secret second family faces jail for not paying legal fees in multi

Mikhail Kroupeev, the non-executive chairman of energy company Gulfsands appeared at the High Court in London today following the collapse of his 36-year marriage.

Society

59 m. ago You be the judge: should my colleague stop bringing cakes into the office?

Amina says the constant influx of baked goods is too much. Ruby says she’s just trying to bring joy to the workplace. You decide who should bake offFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorI’m not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcomeBringing cakes in shows we care and adds a little joy to the office. I’m not force-feeding anyone Continue reading...

Sport

75 m. ago Today's rugby news as Andy Farrell abandons Lions Test team exercise and Wales star gets new start

The latest rugby news stories from Wales, the Lions and beyond

Politics

89 m. ago ‘That’s how it should be’: Lions selection wide open due to great competition says Andy Farrell

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

Politics

1 hour ago The dashing RAF officer who believed it was his 'destiny' to marry Princess Margaret, but instead their love story ended in heartbreak

Their romance had all the trappings of a classic tale of forbidden love. He was the tall, handsome and fearless RAF war hero. She was the young, glamorous princess adored all over the world.

Politics

1 hour ago How to watch PSG vs Botafogo: TV channel and live stream for Club World Cup match today

PSG look to extend their perfect start in the competition

Society

2 h. ago Action movie with two film icons that throws logic out the window is airing on TV tonight

The film was released at a time were cinemas across the world was struggling

Culture

2 h. ago Revealed: London hotspots going alfresco his summer (and Soho isn't one of them)

Four parts of the capital will be the first to receive cash from the Mayor of London’s summer streets fund

Politics

2 h. ago Serpentine boss Hans Ulrich Obrist's guide to London: the River Cafe and the Zoo's aviary

Kensington Gardens. Whenever I’m here, I spend most of my time in the park. I go jogging at about 6 or 7am, head to the office early, and often hold my meetings as walks through the park. We also install exhibitions, build pavilions and host open-air concerts. In the summer, we often host events in the pavilion until 10 or 11pm. So yes, the park is very much alive, and it’s where I spend nearly all my time.

Politics

2 h. ago Scotland's Legal Aid system could completely collapse within 10 years

This is a moment of decision, a time for action

Politics

3 h. ago Post Office warning to avoid common parcel tracking error leading to mix

Postmaster Tony Fleming, has urged Post Office customers to check the rules before dropping off a parcel as many customers have become confused over parcel tracking

Events

3 h. ago Police hit back at Cole Cooper's mum who claims 'third party' involved in his death

After Cole Cooper disappeared a large-scale search was launched, involving helicopters, divers, digital experts, and hundreds of police officers - but his mum is convinced there was 'third party' involvement

Events

3 h. ago The Waterfront review – this Dawson’s Creek for grownups is perfect summer nonsense

Twists come thick and fast, there’s tons of plot and action is set in a water-based community. The creator of the 90s megahit’s new show is an opportunity to wallow in nostalgia – albeit with added drug runningDo you miss Dawson’s Creek now that you’re all grown up? Kevin Williamson sees you. And he has reinvented his late-90s/early-00s tale of a close knit community round a watery area for an adult market. Not adult-adult, you understand – we’re talking drug-running and crumbling family empire rather than sauce – but the main ingredients of his first TV hit are all here. Namely, masses of plot and some lightly sketched characters to keep it moving swiftly enough that nobody has time to stop and say “Hang on, fellas – I simply don’t believe a word of this!” Those of us who sat through several young women choosing Dawson over Pacey are only here for the second part of the phrase “credible drama”.The Buckleys and their fleet have long dominated the small fishing town of Havenport, Nor...

Politics

3 h. ago Lockheed Martin approaches UK government with air defence pitch

Talks with British officials come as US looks to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Politics

3 h. ago UK heatwave maps turn deep red as 38C scorcher predicted to hit 13 regions

New maps show exactly when temperatures in 13 areas could rise as high as 38C this month following a Met Office warning over scorching heatwaves similar to the summer of 2022

Events

3 h. ago Met Office invites public to honour loved ones in search for new storm names

There have been five named storms so far in the 2024/25 season.

Events

4 h. ago Why Dyson's former boss is backing the creation of a Scottish sovereign wealth fund

“Part of the problem, not necessarily just in Scotland, is that a lot of these technologies and investments are long term” – Jim Rowan

Economics

4 h. ago Top Scots law officer asked to explain how trans killer had record 'wiped' after name change

Alba MSP Ash Regan has demanded that Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain explains the blunder over Alex Stewart, who was known as Alan Baker when he killed a man.

Events

4 h. ago Key takeaways from the acquittal of Karen Read in her Boston police officer boyfriend's death

Karen Read has walked out of a Massachusetts court a free woman after a jury found her not guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend

Events