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Weather: 30,000 lightning strikes hit UK - with roads flooded and landslip disrupting trains

Roads have been flooded and a landslip has disrupted trains as the UK was hit by tens of thousands of lightning strikes during thunderstorms - with severe weather warnings in place for large parts of the country.
Man arrested in UK after two people shot dead in Spain

A man has been arrested in the UK over two fatal shootings in Spain.
Why did Ballymena become the latest site of anti-immigration riots?

There have now been five consecutive nights of ongoing violence and disorder on the streets of Northern Ireland, with Ballymena at the focus of the unrest following an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in the town on 7 June.

David Beckham says knighthood 'truly humbling' - as rock star and acting great also honoured

David Beckham has called it "truly humbling" and an "emotional moment" to be made a knight in the King's Birthday Honours.
Yung Filly faces further sexual assault charges in Australia

British rapper Yung Filly is facing two additional charges over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman while on tour in Australia.
Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend

Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.

Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend

Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.
Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction

A Syrian contractor made a historic discovery when clearing the rubble of a destroyed home, stumbling upon remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex.
Display of saint's remains draws huge crowds - but bishop says it 'encourages morbid curiosity'

Tens of thousands of people have flocked to see the remains of a revered Spanish saint, more than 440 years after her death, prompting debate over whether such displays "encourage morbid curiosity".

Video game actor strike ends in US - but AI described as 'direct threat' to UK industry

Video game actors in the US have ended their strike after nearly a year of industrial action, over the use of artificial intelligence by game studios.
World-first views of the Sun's poles released - but scientists say best is yet to come

The sun's south pole has been seen for the first time from outside the ecliptic plane in unprecedented images sent back to Earth by a solar orbiter.
UK backs UN treaty to stop oceans becoming the 'wild west'

A new treaty to govern international waters is "tantalisingly close" after countries - including Britain - promised to sign it into law.

Harrods plots legal action against estate of former owner al-Fayed

Harrods is preparing to take legal action against the estate of its former owner, Mohamed al-Fayed, as the multimillion-pound legal bill for compensating his sexual abuse victims continues to escalate.
High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach

The high street lender Metro Bank has been approached about a private equity-backed takeover in a move that could lead to the disappearance of another company from the London Stock Exchange.
How the Israel-Iran attacks could impact the global economy

The Middle East is the world's foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade.

Thomas Frank appointed new Tottenham head coach to succeed Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham have appointed Thomas Frank as their new head coach.
US Open 2025: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler battle through as Bryson DeChambeau misses cut and Sam Burns leads at Oakmont

Rory McIlroy recovered from a nightmare start to his second round to sneak through to the weekend at the US Open as defending champion Bryson DeChambeau suffered a shock early exit.
Florian Wirtz: Why Liverpool have gone all in on Bayer Leverkusen star and where he could be deployed under Arne Slot

Liverpool have agreed a £116.5m deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz - so why will they break the British transfer record for the attacking midfielder and where could he play under Arne Slot?

UK calls for restraint after Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for "restraint" and "diplomacy" after Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran early on Friday.
PR-savvy and now finally a knight - Beckham always knew how to turn on the charm

A sporting icon courted by prime ministers past and present, newly knighted Sir David Beckham is renowned for being extremely media savvy.
Ruling over VAT on private school fees 'huge disappointment', say campaigners

Campaigners have described losing a High Court challenge over the imposition of VAT on private school fees as a "huge disappointment".

Children orphaned as father killed in Air India plane crash days after mother dies

A father returning home after scattering his wife's ashes was among the victims of the Air India crash, leaving his two young children suddenly orphaned.
Who are some of the victims named following the Air India plane crash?

Tributes have been paid to victims of the Air India plane crash, including a couple and their three children and a man returning home after scattering his wife's ashes.
How the Israel-Iran attacks could impact the global economy

The Middle East is the world's foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade.