Politics
UK officials held talks with spyware firm Intellexa, court documents reveal
British officials met with Intellexa, whose Predator spyware targeted journalists and was sanctioned by the US, court documents reveal. Sales engineer testified about UK pitches.
Culture
Emmerdale star hints at Sadie King meeting Lewis Barton as gay icon
Emmerdale's Bradley Riches hints at a scene between Lewis Barton and returning villain Sadie King, calling her a 'gay icon' after fan demand.
Sports
Cole Palmer unfazed by World Cup omission: 'I'm not crying' over Tuchel's decision
Cole Palmer says he is 'not crying' over Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of England's World Cup squad, despite being one of the highest-profile omissions.
Business
Dunelm opens new superstore in former M&S in Kingston upon Thames
Dunelm opened a new 34,000 sq ft superstore in Kingston upon Thames on 25 June 2026, in the former Marks & Spencer building, creating 48 jobs and featuring a Pausa café.
Health
Environment
Transport
Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over 594ft waterfall
Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, died after being swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite park. A bystander who tried to rescue him barely survived.
Venezuela Earthquake: State of Emergency After Twin Quakes
Two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and prompting a state of emergency. Rescue workers search for survivors amid widespread damage.
One dead, child critical after train hits car in Lancashire
One person died and a child suffered life-threatening injuries when a train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on June 25, 2026.
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to open at Royal Docks by 2029
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to a new shared site at Newham's Royal Docks, with full operations expected by 2029, pending Royal Assent by mid-2027.
Victoria Embankment shut after fatal fall, man in 20s dies
Victoria Embankment closed since 2am after a man in his 20s died from a fall. Road and cycle lane shut until tomorrow, causing severe delays.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.
