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Continued airstrikes have intensified the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, killing at least 22 in a recent attack on a popular cafe frequented by students.

A criminal investigation is underway into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan, prompted by police reviewing footage and public outcry.

Current Heatwave: Most of Europe is experiencing extreme temperatures under a “heat dome,” with highs expected to reach 34C (93.2F) in the UK, potentially surpassing tropical regions like Mexico and Jamaica.

Clashes erupted in Belgrade as police used pepper spray to disperse anti-government protesters demanding early elections and an end to President Vucic’s rule.

The Simpsons has featured some pretty harsh celebrity burns over the years — from poking fun at John Travolta’s struggling career (less than two weeks before the release of Pulp Fiction), to lampooning Robert Downey Jr.’s legal troubles, to McBain’s brutal stand-up comedy routine about Woody Allen.

Walking remains an accessible and popular exercise for many reasons — you don’t need any fancy equipment, it’s good for your heart health, helps you sleep better, feel better and is a simple way to get your daily dose of fresh air.

(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – The death of Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota dominates UK and global headlines. The Premier League, the FA and Liverpool are amongst those offering condolences after he died aged 28 in a car accident in Spain.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tearful appearance at PMQs on Wednesday sparked concerns, with many seeing her tears as a sign she was about to lose her job. It caused market panic. No. 10 has since said it was a personal matter. PMQs came after Labour got their welfare bill passed, after making huge concessions. It’s been the story that’s dominated much of the news this week.

The Glastonbury row and the UK heatwave dominated much of the news at the beginning of the week.

An inquest determined that The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, died by “misadventure” from a cardiac arrest linked to ketamine use; there was no intention of self-harm.

Turkish police detained 54 individuals, including six lawyers and at least three journalists, as they attempted to join a banned Istanbul Pride march in central districts.

A suicide bomber attacked a military convoy near Gadani, in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, close to the Indian border, killing six soldiers and injuring several others.