2 h. ago European heatwave may hit 45C in matter of days, how will it impact UK weather?

A heatwave is expected to bring scorching 45C temperatures to some parts of Europe next week, with weather maps suggesting some of the heat will head to cities across Britain as well

Society

3 h. ago You say we need more babies, rightwingers? Come back to me after you’ve fought in the trenches of soft play | Emma Beddington

A ghastly coalition of tech bros and religious conservatives is pushing a baby boom. Let’s see how they feel when they’ve dragged a screaming child out of an excrement-fouled ball pitI absolutely cannot fathom the number of populist rightwing politicians and commentators who have looked at the smouldering mess that is the world currently and thought: “I know what this situation demands – more toddlers.” Population-boosting discourse and policies have spread across Europe (Hungary, Poland, Greece, Italy and beyond), while in the US an unholy coalition of tech bros, religious conservatives, blowhard podcasters and the politicians who pander to them have gone loudly pronatalist. JD Vance used his first speech as vice-president to proclaim: “I want more babies in the United States of America”; Elon Musk called declining birthrates “a much bigger risk to civilisation than global warming”; and Trump is considering various procreation-incentivising policies, including a $5,000 “baby bonus”...

Politics

4 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund breaks silence on £40m Man Utd transfer exit as Inter Milan wait

Rasmus Hojlund has been linked with a £40million transfer back to Italy this summer after struggling for goals with Manchester United, who are bringing in attacking reinforcements

Economics

4 h. ago Lions squad headache for Andy Farrell as 16 players unavailable for first camp

The British and Irish Lions training camp was always going to clash with the two domestic finals and it means Andy Farrell's absentee list runs into double digits with Leinster and Bath among the finalists

Sport

4 h. ago Snoop Dogg says he wants to open a burger van at Celtic Park and serve fans

‘Am I going to bring my burgers to Rangers as well? Nah, I think we will give that a miss’

Politics

5 h. ago Everton emerge as shock contenders for Jack Grealish as new owners look to make statement signing ahead of move to Bramley

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN:Bringing the England international to Bramley-Moore Dock would be seen as a serious statement of intent for the club's new owners, the Friedkin Group.

Events

6 h. ago Groom forced to have his toes partially amputated after being given wedding shoes that were too tight

Martin Ralph, 61, complained about the shoes being too small and uncomfortable but was reassured by NHS staff that they just needed 'breaking in'.

Politics

6 h. ago Meghan Markle would've 'horrified' King with 'astonishing' move as she 'clings' to title

Meghan Markle raised eyebrows with a video of her twerking trying to bring on labour - and royal expert Jennie Bond has revealed how those at the palace would have reacted to the clip

Politics

6 h. ago MSP says Elon Musk should ‘forget Trump and bring SpaceX to Scotland’

Calls are being made to create a bidding war for Scottish investment between the tech mogul and the US president.

Technology

7 h. ago Xena Warrior Princess star dies on 61st birthday as she leaves final message

Marise Wipani, who appeared in Soldier, Soldier and Xena: Warrior Princess, has died at the age of 61, with a post appearing on her Facebook with a parting message

Events

7 h. ago Nick Knowles and his new wife Katie Dadzie hit the dance floor! Pink

Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie partied into the night after tying the knot on Saturday.

Events

8 h. ago Activists fear low turnout threat to Italy referendum on easing citizenship rules

Parties denounce lack of public debate on move to make it easier for Italian-born children of foreigners to be citizens Italians are voting in a referendum on whether to make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, with activists saying apparently low public awareness risks rendering the vote invalid if turnout is not high enough.Campaigners for the change in the citizenship law say it will help Italians born in the country to non-European Union parents better integrate into a culture they already see as theirs. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter slips into tiny bra for bath with pigs in Manchild video pics

Sabrina Carpenter has just released her latest single Manchild, with many fans assuming it was about her ex Barry Keoghan – but she revealed what actually inspired it

Politics

9 h. ago Izaia Perese’s moment of magic sends Leicester into Premiership final

Leicester Tigers 21-16 Sale Sharks: Michael Cheika’s men set up a meeting with Bath with a hard-fought semi-final victory

Politics

9 h. ago Coco Gauff dedicates emotional French Open triumph to ‘Americans who look like me’

Gauff, 21, said she was proud to bring positivity during a period where ‘a lot is going on in our country right now’

Politics

9 h. ago Hay fever sufferers urged to use one device to help combat symptoms

EXCLUSIVE: Hay fever can be triggered by various types of pollen, and symptoms can be worse on days when the pollen count is particularly high - but there is one device that can help

Politics

9 h. ago Tottenham’s dismissal of Ange Postecoglou brings identity crisis to the fore once again

The Australian’s exit may have felt inevitable but questions remain over how Spurs rebuild following yet another managerial dismissal

Events

11 h. ago 52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)

Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccupsStuffed-up sievesAlways use a dishwasher. If one isn’t available, soak in the sink first, to loosen particles, then take a dish brush or nail brush to it. Rinse under a fast hot tap.Aggie MacKenzie, TV presenter and author Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon | Simon Tisdall

The UK’s strategic defence review risks normalising nuclear warfare. Don’t believe the PR hype: these weapons are immoral, irrational and catastrophicPlans by Keir Starmer’s government to modernise and potentially expand Britain’s nuclear weapons arsenal, unveiled in the 2025 strategic defence review (SDR), seriously undermine international non-proliferation efforts. They will fuel a global nuclear arms race led by the US, China and Russia. And they increase the chances that lower-yield, so-called tactical nukes will be deployed and detonated in conflict zones.This dangerous path leads in one direction only: towards the normalisation of nuclear warfare.Simon Tisdall is a Guardian foreign affairs commentator Continue reading...

Sport

11 h. ago Graduate, 25, found stabbed to death in ditch as lies of killer, 84, exposed

Creative university graduate Mary Schlais was killed on her way to an art show and the only clue was a hat left behind at the crime scene with no explanation until 50 years later

Events