12 June 2026, in sixty words

Although a strong El Niño has been formally declared, bringing extreme global weather, its influence on the UK is expected to be much weaker.

England are off to a strong start against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, taking key wickets as they defend their target of 220.

Britain will stop importing Russian diesel and jet fuel by January 2027, as part of its sanctions package against Moscow after the war.

This therapy is now seen as a way to offer effective support for PTSD to a much wider group of people.

A Toronto pot shop got a legal warning from FIFA for selling bongs that look like the famous World Cup trophy.

Elon Musk's SpaceX has just made the biggest initial public offering in history, raising a record $75 billion for its ambitious plans.

This is a major blow for the government, as former armed forces minister Al Carns quit, saying UK defence plans are badly funded and outdated.

Britons now expect inflation to stay high for years, which could push the Bank of England to raise interest rates soon.

Drivers are facing significant disruption near Stansted Airport on Friday because of two multi-vehicle collisions on the M11.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil meet Morocco, who finished fourth in the 2022 tournament, in a big opening Group C game.

It's a massive honour for the British football legend, who became the 2,849th person to get a star.

This is a big government crackdown on social media for young people, with some platforms facing an outright ban.

Co-hosts Canada opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on Friday.

Qatar, the back-to-back Asian champions, are looking to bounce back from a poor World Cup debut as they face Switzerland.

World Cup co-hosts Canada kick off their campaign against Bosnia tonight in Toronto, hoping to finally break their winless streak.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is presenting a singular spectacle featuring contests on the White House South Lawn, commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary.

Users across the world were locked out of Facebook and Messenger this afternoon during a huge outage.

SpaceX's record-breaking stock market debut today made Elon Musk the first person ever to reach a trillion dollars in wealth.

Peace talks with Iran are hitting a snag after the US President accused them of leaking false deal terms.

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, just had the biggest stock market debut ever, valued at US$1.77 trillion.

England aims for 60% of kids to walk or cycle to school by 2035, a big jump from today's 47%.

Hamburg Airport stopped all departures on Friday morning after a passenger accidentally opened an emergency exit door, causing widespread disruption.

People could see greater focus on military strength after fresh comments from Washington about Britain's defence needs.

People could face more political uncertainty as talk grows of a contest for Labour's top job following departures linked to a dispute over military funding.

About 500,000 children in the UK use GoHenry, a popular app helping them manage their money.

Fans got an early look at the pace ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as several stand-in drivers joined the opening session.

People affected by debate over Gaza could see pressure grow for a tougher UK position, as campaigners say support is building inside the governing party.

Taylor Swift emotionally accepted her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, making history as the youngest woman ever honoured.

Any agreement linked to ending fighting could face further hurdles if disputes over money continue.

People and businesses using AI research could be misled when incorrect claims spread through publications and chatbots.

Young people and families could see more banking options aimed at children as a major lender expands its reach in this market.

Garden visitors across Britain will recognise the species chosen as the country's top butterfly after a nationwide public vote.

Travellers could end up paying more for flights from the UK's biggest airport if higher charges are passed on by airlines.

More investors could soon gain access to one of the world's biggest technology firms as demand for its shares far exceeded supply.

People using sterling saw the currency hold up even after figures showed the UK economy got smaller in April.

It's the first monthly fall since last August, with the UK economy shrinking by 0.1% in April, largely due to the Iran war.

After days of serious street violence, Northern Ireland saw a much calmer night on Thursday, though some incidents still occurred.

Al Carns, the armed forces minister, quit on Thursday night, saying the UK's defence plans are underfunded and use outdated systems.

The art world is mourning the loss of David Hockney, who was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

St Helier Hospital, a major London hospital, has secured up to £57 million from NHS London to expand and improve its overcrowded A&E.

It's a huge rise in children needing extra support, showing big pressure on schools and local councils.

BYD, the world's biggest electric car maker, is investing about £300m to roll out ultra-fast charging points across Britain.

Train passengers are still facing delays today on the vital West Coast Main Line after a bridge collapsed.

Over 390,000 people have been affected by a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday.

The biggest World Cup ever starts early Saturday, with co-hosts USA facing a tough Paraguay side.

A late turnaround gave South Korea three points after they fell behind in the second half.

Oil prices fell and hopes rose that fighting and shipping disruption in the Gulf may ease if talks succeed.

The resignations of Labour's defence secretary and armed forces minister are putting pressure on Sir Keir Starmer.

Scientists have finally figured out the clever trick Venus flytraps use to snap shut quickly, a puzzle that even stumped Charles Darwin.

Two debut authors, Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet, have won this year's Women's Prize awards for fiction and nonfiction.

Chaotic scenes unfolded outside Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11, as the World Cup opening game kicked off.

This little guy defied odds, surviving a 'significant' fire at a Buntingford soft play centre where other animals sadly died.

A major new poll, ten years after the UK left the EU, shows a big shift in public opinion.

A massive fire at a west London warehouse has forced about 70 people from their homes overnight.

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with a colourful opening ceremony and Mexico's first home game in 40 years.

Around a million young people across the UK will get a Meningitis B vaccine in a new one-off programme.