Jennie Buzaglo

Travel expert Simon Calder warns that temperatures above 35°C could cause significant disruption to UK rail services, including speed restrictions, buckling rails and sagging overhead wires. Trackside fires and overstretched transport infrastructure could add to delays and cancellations, with passengers advised to prepare for difficult journeys during the approaching heatwave.

Andy Burnham, in his first major BBC News interview as prime minister, categorically ruled out calling an early general election, arguing that voters had already endorsed a manifesto and that the UK operates through parliamentary democracy. His comments prompted a series of strongly negative reactions from viewers, who accused him of lacking a mandate, contradicting previous positions and avoiding an election. Burnham said his priority was to improve the country’s direction and performance.

Lucas Trejo's wife and two children were found dead in Venezuela after back‑to‑back earthquakes that killed at least 1,500 people. The discovery followed a 74‑hour search confirmed by his club, Sport Maritimo de La Guaira. Additional fatalities among Venezuelan athletes and relatives were reported, with La Guaira suffering the worst impact and tens of thousands still missing.