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Heat warnings cover much of England, with amber alerts in the East Midlands, London, the South East and East England. Yellow alerts remain for Yorkshire, the West Midlands and the South West. Officials warn of health risks, drought and heightened wildfire danger as temperatures rise this week.
Fringe performers from The Scotsman, Guardian and Independent discuss their journeys, challenges and upcoming Edinburgh shows, offering a window into the festival’s evolving landscape.
In Britannia Point, south-west London, tenants in emergency temporary accommodation faced extreme heat as air conditioning was switched off in some flats. After wide reporting, Aura Assets Management says the system is fully operational and tenants may use it, with a note to avoid high bills. Authorities are seeking to prevent another health risk as a heatwave looms.
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Al‑Khair Foundation after the arrest in the UK of Mohammad Yousef Hasna on US charges alleging he channelled money and supplies to Hamas through a purported humanitarian network. The regulator has restricted some transactions, is examining partnerships and finances, and Al‑Khair says it is cooperating.
Updates show a rising tide of subsidence cases driven by heat, drought and shifting foundations. Insurance payouts and delays in repairs are impacting homeowners, with thousands facing long remediation timelines and higher premiums.
Marvel Studios is moving forward with a standalone X‑Men film under Jake Schreier, following the integration of X‑Men characters into the MCU. Kit Connor is tipped for Cyclops and Samara Weaving for Emma Frost as casting discussions accelerate ahead of a D23 reveal. The project aims for a younger, ensemble-led approach, avoiding heavy time-travel tropes.
Hundreds of residents in nine Tower Hamlets blocks have faced taps going dry for months as a housing association delays repairs. MPs demand accountability while residents rely on bottled water and public facilities during a record heatwave.
England-based Jamaican Romell Glave has won European 100m gold with a 10.09, finishing ahead of Jeremiah Azu (10.16) on the second night of the European Championships in Birmingham. Azu earns silver as Britain secures a one-two, while Owen Ansah takes bronze. Hudson-Smith eyes a 400m final later.
The 24-year-old batsman, named in reports as Robin Das, has been charged with two counts of rape following an incident investigated by police. He is currently suspended by Essex County Cricket Club while legal proceedings continue.
Dr Yusuf Ali Osman has challenged the British Museum for not offering live audio-described tours of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, arguing it breaches the Equality Act. The museum has announced in-person tours and is exploring app-based audio descriptions as the legal process unfolds. The case highlights accessibility policy at major cultural institutions.
A new Children’s Commissioner report has identified a national postcode lottery in children’s services, placing Middlesbrough at the top of the hardest places to grow up. The findings call for a national standard and targeted funding to address inequities in health, education and youth services.
The Childhood Lottery analysis has identified Middlesbrough as the hardest place to grow up in England and Cheshire East as the least challenging. It shows wide disparities in education, health, safety, and funding, prompting calls for minimum standards and a national fund for improvement, with mayors and local authorities urged to take stronger roles.