Heat and Heat Waves Jul 6, 2026 Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. See more
Heatstroke Jul 6, 2026 Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. Share
China Jul 6, 2026 Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacif... Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacif... Share
Soccer Jul 6, 2026 The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. Share
Genetics Jul 6, 2026 Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutantsAir pollution appears to alter how sperm genes func... Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutantsAir pollution appears to alter how sperm genes func... Share
County Durham Jul 6, 2026 UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County DurhamOne of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child cu... UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County DurhamOne of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child cu... Share
Scotland Jul 6, 2026 Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentresThe Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping mora... Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentresThe Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping mora... Share
Prisons and probation Jul 6, 2026 Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and trai... Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and trai... Share
Shopping and Retail Jul 6, 2026 Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. Share
Platner Jul 6, 2026 Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexuall... Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexuall... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 6, 2026 Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia t... Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia t... Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 6, 2026 Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way. There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino. Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way. There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino. Share
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Jul 6, 2026 Captain fantastic to Irish joy: farewell to the Women’s T20 World Cup | Raf Nicholson Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly and Australia v India at Lord’s felt like a finalIt’s easy to understand why Beth Mooney was ch... Captain fantastic to Irish joy: farewell to the Women’s T20 World Cup | Raf Nicholson Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly and Australia v India at Lord’s felt like a finalIt’s easy to understand why Beth Mooney was ch... Share
