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British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

21 June 2025

He is alleged to have been monitoring the RAF Akrotiri base on the island.


Mike Lynch’s superyacht fully raised above water for first time since it sank

Mike Lynch’s superyacht fully raised above water for first time since it sank

Mike Lynch’s superyacht fully raised above water for first time since it sank

21 June 2025

The 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian was seen being held above the water by one of Europe’s most powerful sea cranes near the fishing town of Porticello.


Man, 38, airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash in Highlands

Man, 38, airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash in Highlands

Man, 38, airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash in Highlands

21 June 2025

Anyone with information has been asked to come forward to police.


Man arrested as woman and baby taken to hospital after Edinburgh disturbance

Man arrested as woman and baby taken to hospital after Edinburgh disturbance

Man arrested as woman and baby taken to hospital after Edinburgh disturbance

21 June 2025

Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution due to the incident in St Leonard’s Street.


UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

21 June 2025

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.


EU review ‘paints grim picture’ of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Irish premier says

EU review ‘paints grim picture’ of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Irish premier says

EU review ‘paints grim picture’ of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Irish premier says

21 June 2025

EU countries including Ireland had called for an agreement with Israel to be reviewed to see if human rights clauses had been breached.


Homes evacuated and road sealed off as police respond to Edinburgh ‘disturbance’

Homes evacuated and road sealed off as police respond to Edinburgh ‘disturbance’

Homes evacuated and road sealed off as police respond to Edinburgh ‘disturbance’

21 June 2025

There have been reports of armed officers attending the incident in St Leonard’s Street.


Boy aged 10, who went missing overnight, has been found, police say

Boy aged 10, who went missing overnight, has been found, police say

Boy aged 10, who went missing overnight, has been found, police say

21 June 2025

A search was launched for Haiden Crawford after he was reported missing from the Sighthill area.


Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to step down as MSP at election next year

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to step down as MSP at election next year

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to step down as MSP at election next year

21 June 2025

Ms Johnstone says she will be leaving politics in 2026.


Police say concerns growing for welfare of missing boy, 10

Police say concerns growing for welfare of missing boy, 10

Police say concerns growing for welfare of missing boy, 10

21 June 2025

Haiden Crawford was last seen in Glenalmond Place in the Sighthill area.


Prince of Wales celebrates 43rd birthday with new puppy picture

Prince of Wales celebrates 43rd birthday with new puppy picture

Prince of Wales celebrates 43rd birthday with new puppy picture

21 June 2025

William is petting one puppy while two others play near him in the photograph taken by the Princess of Wales.


Fettes College may cut jobs after fee VAT decision

Fettes College may cut jobs after fee VAT decision

Fettes College may cut jobs after fee VAT decision

21 June 2025

The school says it is looking to ‘right size our staffing model’.


Rantzen warns peers not to hamper progress of assisted dying law

Rantzen warns peers not to hamper progress of assisted dying law

Rantzen warns peers not to hamper progress of assisted dying law

21 June 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen said peers should scrutinise but not oppose the legislation, which cleared the Commons on Friday.


Mike Lynch’s superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank

Mike Lynch’s superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank

Mike Lynch’s superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank

21 June 2025

Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off the Italian island on August 19.


Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Antarctic research scientists

Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Antarctic research scientists

Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Antarctic research scientists

21 June 2025

While the UK enjoys its longest day of sunlight on Saturday, British scientists at the South Pole experience 24 hours of darkness.


Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise

Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise

Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise

21 June 2025

Temperatures in Salisbury and Greater London reached 18C by 5am, according to the Met Office.


Scattered thunderstorms to mix with heat as temperatures up to 34C forecast

Scattered thunderstorms to mix with heat as temperatures up to 34C forecast

Scattered thunderstorms to mix with heat as temperatures up to 34C forecast

20 June 2025

An amber heat-health alert for all regions in England is in place for the whole of the weekend.


Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as MPs back Bill

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as MPs back Bill

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as MPs back Bill

20 June 2025

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill passed what could be its final Commons hurdle by 23 votes.


Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks

Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks

Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks

20 June 2025

David Lammy flew from Washington to Geneva on Friday to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.


DNA technology in line for £650m investment in bid to fight serious illness

DNA technology in line for £650m investment in bid to fight serious illness

DNA technology in line for £650m investment in bid to fight serious illness

20 June 2025

The investment in genomics is expected to support the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS.


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