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The European Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote against President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasising rising discontent in Brussels following controversial decisions.

A red shipping container in Sierra Leone was seized containing suspected kush ingredients, which have been traced back to shipments from the UK, indicating a growing crisis of synthetic drug addiction in the region.

Four individuals have been charged with conspiracy related to the £7m damage caused to two Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, an incident investigated by counter-terror police.

Lorde’s new album, Virgin, was released alongside a surprise performance at Glastonbury 2025, captivating fans with unexpected appearances.

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students, likely avoiding the death penalty through a plea deal submitted before his trial.

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan has withdrawn from the Radar Festival in Manchester following controversial chants at Glastonbury, which have been deemed antisemitic by the BBC.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution but acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

The Dalai Lama has confirmed plans for a successor to be found in accordance with Buddhist traditions

The U.S. Senate narrowly approved Donald Trump’s flagship tax-and-spending package, now called the One Big Beautiful Bill, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50–50 tie following three Republican defections.

Prosecutors are reviewing additional evidence for potential criminal charges against Lucy Letby, focusing on deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at two hospitals where she worked.

A severe heatwave is gripping much of Europe, with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C reported in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Germany.

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.

Cliff Notes Jimmy Swaggart, a pivotal figure in US televangelism, passed away at the age of 90 following a cardiac arrest. His death was confirmed…

North Korea’s military deployment to Russia provides economic incentives, including fuel, food, and advanced military technology previously restricted due to sanctions.

Divided Opinions: The “big, beautiful bill” has ignited significant debate in Congress, with both ambitious proposals and political infighting surrounding it.

Elon Musk has signalled intentions to create a new political party, the “America Party,” in response to dissatisfaction with the current US tax and spending bill, indicating potential opposition to Republican lawmakers.