A severe heatwave is gripping much of Europe, with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C reported in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Germany.
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The European Parliament is preparing to debate and vote on a motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission next week, during the Strasbourg plenary.
Prime Minister François Bayrou survived an eighth no‑confidence vote after the far‑right National Rally abstained, with only 189 MPs supporting the motion, well below the 289 required to oust him.
The U.S. has temporarily halted shipments of key air-defence missiles, including systems used by Patriot batteries, alongside precision munitions previously pledged to Ukraine.
David Botham, 65, has been charged with the murder of a 93-year-old woman found deceased in Bude, Cornwall.
Starmer guts welfare reform to avert defeat in Commons | Wednesday’s newspapers
Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with the prime minister’s further concessions on his controversial welfare reforms. The late changes came ahead of the House of Commons vote to avoid an embarrassing defeat. The bill passed by 335 votes to 260.
The UK heatwave and Wimbledon find space on the front pages as tennis stars sizzled in the record-breaking temperatures.
The sports papers look ahead to this summer’s Women’s Euros as the Lionesses prepare to defend their crown.
A report reveals that a catastrophic equipment failure at North Hyde Substation, caused by moisture, triggered a 16-hour power outage at Heathrow Airport, affecting over 270,000 passengers.
Wednesday’s UK news continues to be dominated by the government’s welfare bill after ministers made last-minute concessions to avoid a possible defeat.
The bill passed by 335 votes to 260 – but 49 Labour MPs still voted against the government, while 18 others abstained.
The headlines react to the news that yesterday was the UK’s hottest day of the year so far as Britain battles a second heatwave of the summer. St James’s Park in London saw England’s hottest temperature reach 34.7C. Temperatures are set to cool down across the UK on Wednesday.
Three former senior staff members at the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Donald Trump has publicly suggested he would “take a look” at deporting Elon Musk, despite the Tesla and SpaceX CEO being a naturalised US citizen.
The Labour government has made major concessions on its flagship welfare reform bill in a bid to defuse an internal rebellion, particularly around Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changes.
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North Korea’s military deployment to Russia provides economic incentives, including fuel, food, and advanced military technology previously restricted due to sanctions.
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Anti-government protests in Lome, Togo, resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, with reports of security forces using tear gas and batons against protesters.
The potential for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza hinges on Hamas’s acceptance, amidst ongoing rigid positions from both sides of the negotiation.
Two individuals were arrested for allegedly causing criminal damage and blocking the entrance of Elbit Systems in Bristol, following a protest by Palestine Action.
Florida’s new ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre, prioritised for migrants, symbolizes the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy amid criticism of its inhumanity and high operational costs.
Andrew Agnew, known for his role as PC Plum, will reprise his character in the Balamory reboot set for 2026, following the show’s original run from 2002 to 2005.
Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare bill, despite facing a significant rebellion from 49 Labour MPs, passed its first hurdle in the Commons with a majority of 75 votes. Key concessions, including no changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility until a review in 2026, were made to address concerns from dissenting MPs regarding the impact on disabled and sick individuals. The bill predominantly entails a cut to Universal Credit sickness benefits for new claimants,…
Rebel Labour MPs received a last-minute concession concerning the welfare bill, ensuring changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility will only follow the completion of the Timms review, due in autumn 2026.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell criticises the government’s welfare reforms as “Dickensian,” urging colleagues to oppose a bill she believes fails to protect the poor.
Chris Brain, 68, accused of sexually assaulting 13 women from his congregation while leading the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield, denies the charges against him.
The Tadamon massacre, where over 41 men were executed, reignites concerns about accountability as regime affiliates are released under a peace initiative.
Europe is still sweating amid a heatwave sweeping the continent, which has turned deadly in France and Spain.
Premier League and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. The news has caused shock around the world.
In the Middle East, at least 20 Palestinians were killed by Israel after it bombed a popular cafe on the seafront. There have since been reports that the attack on the cafe may be a war crime.
In the US, Trump’s tax-and-spend bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has passed the Senate and the House, causing huge concerns amongst Americans. A mass shooting in Chicago has seen at least four people killed and many injured.