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Europe heatwave live: estimated 94 million people to experience temperatures above 35C today

UK issues rare red heat alert as 68,000 households lose electricity in northern France and Italy puts warnings in place for 16 cities

The Guardian - AU

Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facing

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and travel advisories are in place as the extreme heat leads to safety concerns and disruptions. This intense weather is a stark…

The Economic Times

London health specialists deployed to Africa to bolster Ebola response

The experts include seven specialists from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Evening Standard

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Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

LONDON - Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were "not aimed at the vessel".

Bangkok Post

‘This is going to make a massive difference’: iPhone snatchers are being foiled by our new Apple partnership, says the UK’s Met Police — and another clever iOS trick could be coming soon

The Met Police and Apple want to make stolen phones useless, and progress is already being made on that front.

TechRadar

World's smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials

OXFORD, England, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its capability. The news was warmly welcomed by Liz Lloyd, the UK Space Minister, and the trials were funded by…

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The UK's online safety consultation ends today — here's what it could mean for VPNs

Findings from the "Growing up in the online world" national consultation will determine whether VPN services will be age-gated in the UK.

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UK equalities watchdog bathroom guidance leaves trans people with 'less rights'

TRANSGENDER people have been left with “less rights” following the publication of the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces,…

The National (Scotland)

Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs "would undermine the privacy and security of all users," while failing to protect kids

Mozilla has pushed back against UK proposals to age-restrict VPNs, arguing that kids use them for safety, not to bypass age checks, and that mandatory ID checks would put everyone at risk.

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Nigerian man wrongly released from London prison after abducting 5-year-old son from France; UK launches manhunt

British authorities have launched a manhunt for a Nigerian-British man accused of abducting his five-year-old son from France to Nigeria after he was wrongly released from a London prison and may have fled the UK within days.

The Times of India

UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer

The chief executive of the UK Biobank, one of the world’s largest biomedical databases, recently wrote to over 500,000 participants telling them that some of their data had been made available for sale online through a Chinese website. This wasn’t a data breach or hack, but rather researchers who had…

The Conversation

UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says

The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘like rabbit in headlights’, says Swinney as SNP demand fuel price cuts

The First Minister is set to call for the UK Government to help tackle fuel price rises due to the war in Iran.

Evening Standard

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

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Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Funding will be met by the UK Government.

The Times of India

‘Who are we meant to protect?’ Netizens react as UK House of Lords votes to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions

The UK House of Lords has backed a historic move to remove criminal penalties for women who terminate pregnancies outside the current legal framework.

The Times of India

Harrow Holi clash: Overseas Friends of BJP UK seeks probe, stronger security for Hindu events

Overseas Friends of BJP UK has urged the Indian High Commissioner in London to address a disturbance during a Holi celebration in Harrow. The group seeks diplomatic engagement for a thorough investigation, accountability, and enhanced security for Indian diaspora cultural and religious events in the UK.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘should not be participating’ in US-Iran conflict, says peer

Lord Jeremy Purvis was speaking after John Swinney said he would consider blocking US forces from using Prestwick Airport.

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Foreign Office issue UAE safety advice for Britons trapped in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The UK government has told British nationals in the region to shelter in place

The Independent UK

I’m a health volunteer in Kenya – the impacts of the UK decision to cut aid are only growing

COMMENT: A year after the government announced a 40 per cent reduction in international development aid, Kristine Yakhama writes about the impact of the decision on the ground in Kenya’s Kakamega County

Euronews

Russian intelligence claims UK and France plan to send nuclear arms to Ukraine, but offers no proof

As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest, Gaza graves anger, Team Rose for Oscar

Detectives examining former prince’s conduct as trade envoy for the UK; relatives demand Israel restore bulldozed cemetery

Euronews

Scabies: What is the parasitic skin disease and why are cases rising in the UK?

A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say.

International Business Times UK

Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible Over the UK — And Parts of the US Are Also on Watch

A geomagnetic storm may bring the aurora borealis to parts of the UK this week, with northern regions best positioned for clear night sky sightings.

Euronews

Just five more minutes: These small changes in daily activity may help you live longer, studies find

An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies.

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