The Met Office has issued an amber Extreme Heat warning for southern and eastern England and south Wales, valid Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures could reach 35C, with hot nights and risks of health impacts, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and travel delays.
Retiring Welsh rugby star George North will play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales on Saturday, June 27th, at Twickenham. The 34-year-old, who previously announced his retirement at the end of the season, will make his debut for the Barbarians in this special occasion.
A UK probation union has declared no confidence in management due to excessive workloads, warning of direct public risk. Industrial action is threatened unless support and pay increase, as plans expand electronic tagging for 40,000 ex-offenders.
A 32-year-old Queensland man, Jay Davis, has been charged with two counts of people smuggling by Australian Federal Police. The charges relate to an alleged 'black flight' in 2025 that flew two wanted New South Wales men into Indonesia with its transponder deactivated. Davis was arrested at Brisbane Airport.
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes, including Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, to compete in 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2. The team features 66 female and 48 male athletes, with 22 Para-athletes.
Revelations about middlemen agencies exploiting creators on OnlyFans, taking 50% of earnings and pressuring women into explicit content, have prompted calls for parliamentary inquiry. The platform, valued at £3bn, faces scrutiny over its business practices and potential links to sex trafficking.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is optimistic about Ben Stokes' quick return as captain, awaiting a report from the Cricket Regulator regarding a curfew breach. Stokes wants to play on and is named in Durham's squad, potentially complicating ECB decisions.
The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, becoming the first government department to do so due to concerns about the platform inciting violence and racism. The decision follows recent disorder in Southampton and Belfast, where far-right groups allegedly used X to promote protests.
England and Scotland have received their playoff draws for the 2027 Women's World Cup. England faces Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine, while Scotland has a more challenging path, potentially needing to beat Sweden. Wales and Northern Ireland also face difficult routes.
England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses need to win two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil, after finishing second in their qualifying group behind Spain.
A coroner has found the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
A coroner has found that the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
Victoria recorded its first crime rate decrease in four years, with a 0.2% drop in total offences and a 6% fall in youth offending. However, theft, particularly from retail stores and e-bikes, surged, mirroring trends in New South Wales. Adult crime rose 10%, driven by breaches of bail, retail theft, and family violence orders.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has climbed to 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, surpassing the University of Melbourne for the first time. UNSW was praised for employment outcomes and research, while Melbourne fell to 22nd. Australia saw 58% of its ranked universities improve.
Australian universities have seen significant improvements in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with UNSW named the country's best. However, experts caution these rankings hold little relevance for domestic students, who should prioritize local employment and satisfaction data.
Ombudsman secured a second consecutive Prince of Wales's Stakes victory at Royal Ascot with a dominant performance. The 11-10 favorite, ridden by William Buick, pulled away decisively to win by four lengths, marking a significant achievement for the horse and its trainers.
Ombudsman delivered a commanding performance to win the Prince of Wales's Stakes, beating last season's Oaks and Arc winners, Minnie Hauk and Daryz. Jockey William Buick eased the 11-10 favorite to a four-length victory, showcasing exceptional acceleration. Trainer John Gosden praised the horse's class and turn of foot, with the Juddmonte International at York a potential next target.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has cautioned a former healthcare worker for attempting to access and sell the private medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales, while she was a patient at the London Clinic. The ICO found no evidence of wider organizational issues at the hospital.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has formally cautioned a former healthcare worker at The London Clinic for deliberately misusing the Princess of Wales's private medical records and offering to disclose them for financial gain. The investigation followed a breach reported in March 2024.
The New South Wales Blues suffered a devastating 44-24 loss to Queensland in Origin II, collapsing after an early lead and now face a series decider at Lang Park. Coach Laurie Daley's tactical decisions and player performance came under heavy scrutiny following the team's inability to capitalize on talent, mirroring past failures.
The New South Wales Blues suffered a devastating 44-24 loss to Queensland in Origin II, collapsing after an early lead and now face a series decider at Lang Park. Coach Laurie Daley's tactical decisions and player performance came under heavy scrutiny following the team's inability to capitalize on talent and maintain discipline.
Queensland staged a remarkable comeback to defeat New South Wales 44-24 in game two of the State of Origin series in Melbourne. Selwyn Cobbo scored a hat-trick, supported by an exceptional kicking display from Sam Walker, to level the series ahead of the decider in Brisbane.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.
New South Wales staged a historic comeback, overcoming a 20-point deficit to defeat Queensland 22-20 in State of Origin Game II. A crucial moment was Kalyn Ponga's send-off in the 57th minute, which left Queensland with 12 men.
