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Sunday
28th June 2026

Around the world

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

In the UK

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Navy will build hybrid warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers

The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Politics

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

Education

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime

New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.

Health

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Business

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax

The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it

Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

Science

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

Technology

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises

Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

GTA 6 will launch as download only - does that mean the disc is dead?

Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

Entertainment

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.