Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:28:39 GMT
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:37:11 GMT
Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel.
Tehran launches more strikes after second round of US attacks in southern Iran
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:13:49 GMT
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:47:41 GMT
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:02:30 GMT
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:15:10 GMT
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:57:07 GMT
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.
'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:20:54 GMT
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:21:17 GMT
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:55 GMT
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.
