The Guardian

Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave

Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions.School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Two people killed and child injured in northern California library shooting

Suspect in incident at Chico branch of Butte county library arrested, police say, but no known motiveTwo people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting at a northern California library on Monday evening, authorities said.A suspect in the incident at the Chico branch of the Butte county library has been arrested, according to the Chico police department. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem Warns of Excess Imbalances Amid Shifting Financial System

Excess global imbalances are widening again, with risks of an economic disruption heightened by an increasing share of financial activity being conducted outside of the regulated banking sector, says Canada’s top central banker.

general  Jun 23, 2026

NY Times World

After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks

Tehran and Washington face myriad negotiating pitfalls. But both sides are exhausted and running out of options. They may finally need a deal.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Body found in south Wales believed to be missing 14-year-old girl

Gwent police launch murder investigation as Blaenau Gwent councillor says people are ‘devastated’ by the newsPolice have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a body believed to be a missing 14-year-old girl in south Wales.The body was found in Duffryn Park in the town of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent at approximately 10.10pm on Monday night, the police force said in a statement. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves

As hot weather becomes more common, companies and homeowners are coming up with innovative ways to keep properties coolWhen graphic designer Marc Alabaster had a new set of glass doors installed at his West Sussex home eight years ago, he soon realised how they magnified the heat of the afternoon sun.“The kitchen was 40-plus degrees,” he said. Then he went on holiday to Spain and saw an apartment building wrapped in louvre-like rows of angled fins or blades that shaded the external walls against

general  Jun 23, 2026

WSJ World News

BOE Urged to Lower Rate if There Is Peace in Middle East

Monetary Policy Committees member Alan Taylor said that for as long as there are high levels of uncertainty about the progress of the conflict, leaving the key rate at 3.75% is the right decision.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Major incident declared after bus crash in west Wales

Injuries reported as bus is said to have flipped on to its side after collision on roundabout on outskirts of KidwellyPolice have declared a major incident after a bus crash in west Wales.Dyfed-Powys police said on Tuesday afternoon there had been a collision involving a bus on a roundabout on the A484 on the outskirts of Kidwelly, in Carmarthenshire. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

NY Times World

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Nuclear Discussions

President Trump said Iran had agreed to the “highest level” inspections, hours after an Iranian official said there were “no detailed discussions on the nuclear issue,” as the two sides continued to present different narratives of their latest talks.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night

France has its hottest night on record, 15 Italian cities under red heat alert and UN chief says London is ‘cooking’Europe heatwave live – latest updatesForty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas across France in recent days, the prime minister has said, as people across the country sought respite from the record-breaking heatwave sweeping across much of Europe.“There is a tragic scourge of drownings,” Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. “The latest figures we’ve received are

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services

The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Burnham adviser calls for billions of pounds in borrowing for infrastructure

Jim O’Neill, a former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, says government should spend more on major projectsThe man tapped by Andy Burnham to be his chief economic adviser has called for billions of pounds more borrowing to pay for investment in infrastructure, in a sign of how Burnham may seek to break from the policies pursued by Keir Starmer.Jim O’Neill, an economist and former minister, said he wanted the government to create an independent body for infrastructure spending along the lines of

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Hantavirus quarantine ends for Americans held for six weeks in Nebraska

The US health department said the enforced 42-day quarantine was necessary to protect the publicEight Americans quarantined for six weeks in Nebraska after they were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak were released on Monday, including one who accused the government of holding her against her will.The US health and human services department (HHS) confirmed that it had ended the required isolation for the group, who were among dozens evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Canary Is

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committeeThe British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far back as 2024 but did not go public with the news for fear of upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a parliamentary committee will hear.In May 2024, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develop

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Audit firm to Gupta metals empire fined and banned for ‘egregious’ failures

UK watchdog gives King & King severe reprimand for failing ‘to identify clear self-interest’ when conducting auditsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s accounting watchdog has fined and temporarily banned a tiny audit firm for “egregious” failures and “widespread deficiencies” linked to its work in signing off accounts of several companies in Sanjeev Gupta’s metals empire.King & King and its managing partner Milankumar Patel have been fined a total of £378,184, received a “severe repri

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Marco Rubio to meet Gulf allies amid division over US-Iran ceasefire deal

US secretary of state to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain that his country remains committed to their securityMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesMarco Rubio, the US secretary of state, is to meet Gulf allies on Tuesday and Wednesday in an attempt to reassure them that the US remains committed to their security and the 60-day ceasefire deal struck with Iran last week will not embolden Tehran.The Gulf is divided over the deal. While Qatar has played a central role in mediating the agreement,

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Nationalist group leaders agree to stop hoisting St George’s flags in Oxfordshire

Representatives of Raise the Colours appeared in court after local council accused them of intimidating staffLeaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours have agreed to stop hoisting England flags from lamp-posts in Oxfordshire after the local authority sought a high court injunction against the campaign.Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen and Trudy Wells told the high court on Tuesday they would not raise St George’s flags from Oxfordshire county council property, encourage others to do so or impede

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Hosepipe ban introduced by South East Water as heatwave causes surge in demand

Company urges customers in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to use water only for essential purposes as temperatures soarEurope heatwave live – latest updatesA hosepipe ban has been put in place by South East Water in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, after a surge in demand amid the ongoing heatwave.The company said it treated and supplied 644m litres of water on Sunday 21 June, 56m litres more than the average daily demand for June of 588m litres. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

NY Times World

The Extraordinary Embezzlement Case That Rocked Scottish Politics

Peter Murrell, the husband of the former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, was sentenced on Tuesday after he admitted to buying a bizarre range of items with the Scottish National Party’s money.

general  Jun 23, 2026