Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again
The Government will meet to discuss this summer’s record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under “unprecedented pressure”.
Primary Elections Live Updates: Key Races in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina – The New York Times
Primary Elections Live Updates: Key Races in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina The New York Times A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary AP News Too Close to Call, Again: 8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Left-Wing Francesca Hong Locked in Tight Race for Democratic …
Depay says Corinthians ‘unacceptable’ as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.
Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report finds
A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.
Why is the women’s 800m record so tough to break?
The world record for the women’s 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
Emery chases first Super Cup – but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia – cnn.com
Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia cnn.com Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise Reuters At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years BBC Earthquake Hits Colombia Days After New President Takes Reins WSJ What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia The New York Times
Amber heat health alerts in place for almost all of England as next heatwave hits
The amber alerts are in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.