- 3d ago
East of England hit with first hosepipe bans in 30 years as heatwave breaks UK temperature records
Five water companies have announced hosepipe bans affecting over five million people as the UK endures its third heatwave of the year, with 2026 already registering more 35C days than any previous calendar year.
- Jul 2
Two officers investigated for gross misconduct after handcuffing dying teenager Henry Nowak
Britain's police watchdog is investigating two officers for gross misconduct after they handcuffed Henry Nowak, 18, as he lay dying from stab wounds, accepting the killer's false claim of being a racial attack victim.
- Jun 30
Tottenham agree £85m deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, beating Manchester United to club-record signing
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from relegated West Ham United for a guaranteed £85 million, fending off competition from Manchester United and smashing the club's previous transfer record.
- Jun 24
Record-breaking European heatwave kills dozens, forces hospital alerts as heat dome advances east
A historic June heatwave has shattered temperature records across Western Europe, killing at least 55 people in France and overwhelming health services, with the heat dome now pushing east towards Germany, Poland and the Balkans.
- Jun 22
Red extreme heat warning shuts schools and disrupts trains as UK faces 40C temperatures
A rare Met Office red warning is in force as southern England and Wales brace for temperatures up to 40C, prompting school closures and widespread train cancellations.
- Jun 22
Rory McIlroy's US Open hopes unravel on back nine at Shinnecock Hills, finishes 6 over
Rory McIlroy carded a final-round 73 to finish six over par at the US Open, well out of contention after a back-nine collapse on Saturday. The world number two will skip the Travelers Championship to prepare for the Open at Royal Birkdale.
- Jun 21
Europe bakes under expansive heat dome as France issues red alerts and Ireland sees 30°C highs
A massive heat dome over Western Europe is driving temperatures 15–25°C above average, with France placing a third of its departments under red alert and forecasters warning of 40°C highs. Ireland could hit 30°C, while the UK braces for 35°C heat and Italy expands health warnings.
- Jun 20
Jon Rahm misses US Open cut after worst major round as Wyndham Clark leads at Shinnecock Hills
Jon Rahm signed for an eight-over 78 in the second round, missing the cut by six shots after starting the day bogey-free and in contention.
