Temperature keeps climbing: UK hits new record for 2021 – with 32.2C as thunder rolls in

The UK has recorded its hottest temperature of the year so far - 32.2C (89.96F) at Heathrow Airport.

Raab says EU ‘seeks to undermine UK’s sovereignty’ over Gibraltar with new negotiating proposals

Dominic Raab has attacked the European Commission's proposals on how the UK and Spain should negotiate the future of Gibraltar.

Raab says EU ‘seeks to undermine UK’s sovereignty’ over Gibraltar with new negotiating proposals

Dominic Raab has attacked the European Commission's proposals on how the UK and Spain should negotiate the future of Gibraltar.

As millions face being ‘pinged’, just how effective is the NHS Test and Trace app?

There has been widespread criticism of the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app from business leaders, but new data analysis suggests it is doing what it is designed to do.

Cyclist seriously injured in alligator attack after falling down embankment in Florida

A man has been seriously injured after being attacked by an alligator while riding his bicycle in Florida.

UK records 46,558 new COVID cases and 96 more deaths – highest number of fatalities since March

The UK has recorded 46,558 new COVID-19 cases and 96 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

What is an an extreme heat warning and what does it mean?

This week has seen the UK issued with its first ever extreme heat warning.

Hype builds as Kanye West reportedly set to unveil new music inspired by late mother

Kanye West could be about to reveal new music after reports the rapper will drop the much-hyped Donda imminently.