22 Jun 2026
BBC News
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
22 Jun 2026 12:36pm GMT
21 Jun 2026
BBC News
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
21 Jun 2026 11:57pm GMT
Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
21 Jun 2026 5:15pm GMT