Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham BBC Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust oversees two main hospitals – Nottingham City Hospital (pictured) and the Queen’s Medical Centre The NHS is largely funded by public money paid for through taxes and national insurance. In February, one of the busiest and biggest NHS trusts in England was given […]
Frank Gardner BBC Security Correspondent Getty Images People gather outside the UK parliament protesting against Israel’s attacks on Iran Is this, some will be wondering, 2003 all over again? In 2003 Britain joined the US in a highly controversial military campaign against Iraq in a quest to rid it of its supposed arsenal of “weapons […]
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a […]
Getty Images Temperatures are expected to be high over the coming days in many parts of the UK, so here are some tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather. 1. No napping Hot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using […]
Getty Images Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, such as older people and babies. What does extreme heat do to our bodies? As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This leads […]
A retired Nicaraguan military officer who later became a critic of President Daniel Ortega has been killed in a shooting at his condominium in Costa Rica, where he lives in exile. The death of Roberto Samcam, 67, on Thursday has heightened concern about the safety of Nicaraguan dissidents, even when they live abroad. Police in […]
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat. Although heat exhaustion is not usually serious – as long as you can cool yourself down – heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment. What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when […]
According to the National Weather Service office that serves the Juneau region, a gustnado formed Monday on the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm, and the event was captured on video. JUNEAU, Alaska – The clash of the seasons is in full effect in Alaska, where residents are not only talking about the heat but […]
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter Visual Journalism Team BBC News Getty Images When temperatures soar, here are six simple things you can do to keep your home and yourself cool. 1. Let in cool air and encourage air flow Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow – releasing trapped […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. In a widely anticipated move, the US Fed kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% after its June meeting concluded yesterday. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting […]