Another African anticyclone will bring temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius to Italy starting Monday, media warn. Rome, home to thousands of tourists from around the world, is particularly vulnerable to the heatwave. They are increasingly turning to fountains for refreshment, which is prohibited.more

As the summer break draws near, the thrill of organising a holiday often brings with it the challenge of selecting the ideal destination. Fortunately, Britain's location means the varied splendour of Europe lies just a short distance away.more

The Clacton by-election, which will decide whether Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, returns to the House of Commons, will take place on August 13, local authorities have announced.more

Czech tennis player Linda Noskova triumphed at Wimbledon, defeating compatriot Karolina Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the London final. The match lasted two hours and 28 minutes.more

The London Fire Brigade has warned of an extreme fire risk this weekend, urging residents of the British capital to be especially careful when relaxing in the city's many parks.more

Half of Poles prefer to organize their vacation independently, while less than 14% choose the all-inclusive option, according to the Provident Barometer survey. The publication indicates that trips focused on sightseeing and exploring new places are more popular than trips focused on sunbathing.more

England and Argentina needed extra time to secure their place in Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel's side beat Norway 2-1, while the defending champions defeated Switzerland, who had been down to ten men since the 72nd minute, 3-1.more

The most popular baby names in England and Wales of 2025 have been revealed with Olivia topping the girls list for the tenth year running. Muhammad, Noah and Leo were the top three for boys with Leo pushing out Oliver, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which compiles the data.more

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have visited King Charles and Queen Camilla. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday evening that the King and Queen hosted the family at Highgrove House earlier in the afternoon.more

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals 883 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in England since the beginning of the year up to July 6. In comparison, there were a total of 959 confirmed cases reported throughout 2025.more

Paris is under its highest, red, weather alert starting today. Temperatures in the French capital will exceed 35 degrees Celsius this weekend, according to the Meteo France weather office. The same warning will be in effect for a quarter of the country.more

Spain will face France in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The European champions defeated Belgium 2-1 on Friday, while France eliminated Morocco 2-0 the day before. The remaining semifinalists will be determined by matches between Argentina and Switzerland and Norway and England.more

Ryanair has finally accepted that it can’t keep charging parents to sit next to their own children. Last year, Which? reported the airline's family-booking policy to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), arguing that it’s unfair that parents must pay an additional fee to sit next to children as young as three. It also makes fares much less transparent.more

The UK is set to bake in another day of 35C highs, with temperatures expected to remain at heatwave level until the end of next week. On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days over this peak, set in 1976 and 2020.more

Britain’s deep regional income divide has barely changed in 30 years despite the promises of successive governments to narrow the gap, according to a report showing the challenge for Andy Burnham.more

UEFA may block the return of Russian football teams to European competition due to pressure from the English, German and French football associations, reports *The Guardian*. This follows the IOC’s decision to temporarily suspend the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).more

Shigella, which causes diarrhoea and stomach cramps, is most commonly found in faeces and contracted through contaminated food, but can also be spread through sexual contact.more

A Ryanair flight on Friday from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, near Munich, Germany, turned back shortly after takeoff due to a cracked cabin window. One passenger was injured. The man was taken to hospital after the plane made an emergency landing.more

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway at the weekend. The Prime Minister hailed Monday’s win over Mexico as “one of the best England performances I’ve ever seen” and victory against Norway would take them a step closer to a first World Cup win for 60 years.more

The next pandemic is only a matter of time, although the world is much better prepared for health crises, said Prof. Adrian Hill, vaccine expert and winner of the European Inventor Award 2026.more

Czech tennis player Linda Noskova, seeded ninth, defeated Ukrainian Marta Kostjuk (seed 12) 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Wimbledon Grand Slam final. She will play compatriot Karolina Muchova (seed 10) for the trophy.more

Former mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham became the official candidate for the leader of the Labor Party, and in practice also for the new British prime minister. The party announced on Thursday that the politician had collected the required number of signatures. He is one thing short of preventing any other player from entering the race.more

Italy is experiencing its third heatwave this summer, with temperatures reaching 43-45 degrees Celsius. According to meteorologists, the extreme weather will last at least until July 20.more

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it will restructure some of its bus services connecting north, central, east and south London despite significant opposition.more

France, after defeating Morocco 2-0, became the first team to advance to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. It's possible that Szymon Marciniak will also appear in the decisive stages of the tournament. A Polish referee has not yet been appointed to officiate any of the quarterfinals.more