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France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now
For the first time, more people in the UK are choosing reduction procedures than enlargements.

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died
After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand
James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.

The twins who make people look twice at emergency callouts
Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.

Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets
London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme.

Pony rescued from inside tractor tyre
The RSPCA slowly freed the pony with help from residents in Stoke-on-Trent.

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By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Is this the most consequential by-election ever?

Will Trump invade Cuba?
The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.

Was Celtic's cup final a fond farewell for 'Larssonesque' Maeda?
All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say goodbye.

Russell & Antonelli 'both lucky not to crash' in Canada sprint battle
Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

Magnificent Bordeaux thrash Leinster to retain Champions Cup
Bordeaux-Begles score five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup title with a comfortable victory over Leinster in the final in Bilbao and prolong the Irish team's agony in European rugby's showpiece game.

Poor England beaten as New Zealand level T20 series
Sophie Devine hits a majestic 87 as New Zealand level the T20 series to set up a decider at Hove on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Barcelona beat Lyon 4-0 to claim Women’s Champions League
Barcelona claim their fourth trophy of the season by beating Lyon 4-0 in Norway in the Women's Champions League final.

‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran
Latest Truth Social post comes amid 'delicate diplomacy', expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.

Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for humanitarian reasons
Morocco jailed 18 Senegal fans following fan disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.

Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.

Hull beat Boro in world’s most lucrative game to reach Premier League
Hull City beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley to seal promotion and ease spy-gate scandal.

Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport
Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport.

Iran sends ‘mixed’ messages as Pakistani mediators depart Tehran
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.

Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza leave behind heavy destruction
Overnight Israeli strikes devastated the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire.

US Secretary of State kicks off India visit, invites Modi to White House
US-Israel war with Iran among issues looming large as Rubio expected to seek to mend in ties with New Delhi.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR Rabat: CAF Champions League final preview
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns are seeking to end a below-par season on a high when they face AS FAR Rabat in Morocco.

Israeli forces arrest two children in occupied West Bank village
Israeli soldiers arrest two Palestinian children during a raid on al-Mughayyir village in the occupied West Bank.

More than 500 children die in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Most cases recorded by doctors among children aged between six months and five years.

Five police officers, 13 year-old boy killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
Attack on a police post in northern Gaza comes as dozens of people were wounded in Israeli attacks in the past 48 hours.

French Open has ‘positive’ meeting with players over tennis dispute
Roland Garros director discusses greater revenue sharing with player representatives after boycott-impacted media day.

Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability
Sharp price hikes for food staples are forcing Mexicans to tighten budgets and cut back consumption.

Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties
Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as 'terrorist attacks' in Turkiye.

France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over abuse of activists
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France would not tolerate its nationals being threatened or intimidated.

Israeli air strike pounds southern Lebanon leaving many injured
An Israeli air strike has hit the Al-Baqbouq area north of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

The pollution that outlives war
Long after fighting is over, the toxic leftovers of war continue to poison communities and the environment.

DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US Ebola warning
World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.

F1 legend Prost suffers head injury in alleged robbery at Swiss home
Former Formula 1 champion Alain Prost reportedly injured as police investigate robbery at family home in Switzerland.

Massive fire engulfs residential area in the Philippine capital
A massive fire is tearing through a densely-populated neighbourhood in Manila.

Cockroach Janta Party’s founder says Indian government took website down
Group’s creator says his Instagram page was also hacked, along with the movement’s account.

World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974
Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.

Global Times

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system