21 June 2026, in sixty words

France are overwhelming favourites for their second World Cup Group I game, but expect a tough challenge from Iraq.

Britain borrowed £23.3 billion in May, the second highest amount ever for that month, and much more than experts predicted.

The decision to resume discussions follows the seminary's status being highlighted as an issue by the US.

Francisco Cerundolo secured his biggest career title at Queen's, winning the longest final ever played there.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Keir Starmer will resign as UK prime minister, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday.

This World Cup Group J match could see Lionel Messi equal the all-time scoring record, adding extra excitement.

It's the most severe heat warning in four years, with temperatures possibly hitting 38C across the UK.

Britain has become a 'hunting ground for authoritarian regimes', with dozens of violent attacks on critics linked to foreign states.

Fans will instead remember the painter at memorial events planned for next year.

Andy Burnham's by-election win has put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to consider his political future.

England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are free to return after an investigation found them blameless for violent conduct.

A murder investigation has started after a man in his 30s died from stab wounds in Crystal Palace.

People face dry festival bars while extreme heat also stops sport, disrupts some trains and shuts schools.

People near the border could face more tension as fighting and warnings continue.

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, attacked Nigel Farage over a £5m gift, saying "nobody gets £5m in their pocket for nothing".

Slug damage costs UK farmers almost £44 million a year, but new prediction maps are helping cut pesticide use.

It's a devastating loss for his school and family, leading to the immediate cancellation of the popular three-day event.

This latest dispute with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlights a pattern of strained relationships with European leaders.

This is Crimea's most significant fuel restriction yet, following ongoing Ukrainian attacks on supply routes.

Prince William celebrated his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a sweet, personal message from his children.

An investigation found companies are increasingly using these fake people to promote products without telling consumers.

This risk could lead to a "catastrophic" failure across Britain's phone and broadband services.

It follows an almighty backlash after he criticised the footballer's decision to leave the tournament.

Nottingham will be the first city in the UK to outlaw balaclavas, addressing the issue of gangs on e-bikes intimidating residents.

Britain's finance industry is bouncing back after initially losing global market share and jobs following Brexit.

The Harry Potter star can now build nine new homes and convert six apartments on his Hertfordshire estate.

A Staffordshire councillor is standing down after 12 years because of 'sickening' deepfake abuse online.

A new survey shows a big majority of EU citizens want Britain back in the bloc, a decade after the Brexit vote.

A world-class cancer research centre in Manchester will get an extra £6 million a year, boosting its expertise and attracting more scientists.

Britain's biggest trade union has told Andy Burnham not to make Ed Miliband his Chancellor if he becomes Prime Minister.

Ebbw Vale, a Welsh town that strongly backed Brexit, is still quiet with few jobs despite huge EU funding for regeneration.

Dozens of film companies linked to producer Alan Latham are gone, leaving workers unable to collect unpaid fees.

A one-time American Olympic canoe team member was taken into custody following President Trump's accusation that "vandals" were responsible for defacing the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool.

Tottenham's pursuit of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has hit a snag, with Newcastle rejecting a bid of around £80m.

Arsenal is preparing a bid for Bradley Barcola, the Paris Saint-Germain winger who notably scored in his World Cup debut.

This ends speculation about uniting the right, with the Conservative leader criticising Reform's economic plans.

England faces Ghana on Tuesday, but key winger Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles issue and won't likely start.

The NHS pays out about £650 million each year for almost five million “ghost patients” who don't actually exist on GP lists.

Curacao's goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador, the most by any goalie in a single game since 1966.

Japan put four goals past Tunisia, their most ever in a World Cup game, to secure their place in the knockout stages.

Political upheaval is "enormously disruptive" and makes government borrowing more expensive, according to a former top civil servant.

New Zealand and Egypt both drew their opening World Cup games, making their upcoming match crucial for group progression.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in southeast Moscow on Thursday, marking the second attack in three days.

Cape Verde, a small island nation, surprised many by drawing with Spain in their first World Cup game.

A decade after the Brexit vote, net migration from the EU has become negative, with more EU nationals leaving than arriving in the UK.

Wyndham Clark is now the overwhelming favourite to win a second US Open title, extending his lead to six strokes after a strong third round.

Former Manchester United player Mark Hughes and his wife Jill are "totally heartbroken" after the sudden death of their son, Alex.

Remove the quote attribution to Marcelo Bielsa or clarify the context and source of the statement if it exists in a different context.

The Iran football team won't get any immediate break from strict US travel limits during the FIFA World Cup.

Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer transfer window, with ex-player Louis Saha urging them to sign Ivory Coast sensation Yan Diomande.

David Beckham is dominating US airwaves this summer, appearing in multiple TV ads during major football breaks.

With temperatures set to go above 30C in parts of the UK, keeping children cool can be tricky as their bodies heat up faster.

A study evaluating puberty-suppressing medications for children exploring their gender identity will henceforth mandate that participants be no younger than 11.

The UK government plans to ban social media for under-16s from next spring, a move welcomed by campaigners including bereaved parents.

Olympus Mons on Mars is the solar system's tallest volcano, but you'd barely notice it if you stood on its slopes.

John Edwards, the UK's information commissioner, has resigned after an independent workplace investigation found his behaviour fell short of expected conduct.

Wyndham Clark is now a huge favourite to win his second US Open, as no one has ever lost such a big lead.

A large fire in a west London building on Saturday evening tragically killed three men.

The 2026 World Cup has reached 100 goals faster than any tournament since 1958, hitting the milestone in just its 33rd game.

Curacao, the smallest nation at the World Cup, secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador thanks to goalkeeper Eloy Room's incredible performance.

Royal Mail is encouraging children aged 4-17 to send letters of support to England and Scotland's men's World Cup football teams.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has branded Donald Trump's repeated attacks as "senseless" after he questioned her popularity.

A train driver died and 100 people were injured after two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford on Friday.

Early testing can improve outcomes for people with prostate cancer.

Greater public access to royal finances is set to increase after new reporting measures were announced by Buckingham Palace.