London was hit by a dramatic overnight thunderstorm that unleashed thousands of lightning strikes, torrential rain, and widespread flooding across parts of the capital. The intense storm system moved through the city during the early hours of Tuesday morning, surprising many residents and forecasters alike. Thunder rumbled across London for several hours, while heavy downpours left roads submerged and disrupted transport services.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister following mounting pressure from Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the party's next leader and potentially Britain's next Prime Minister. The dramatic announcement comes less than two years after Starmer led Labour to a historic general election victory, marking a remarkable fall from power for the man who returned the party to government in 2024.

The United Kingdom is preparing for what forecasters say could become one of the most intense June heatwaves on record, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 38C in parts of the country during the coming week. The Met Office has issued expanded extreme heat warnings as meteorologists monitor conditions that could challenge long-standing temperature records.

Janice Nix, 67, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of the manslaughter of Andrea Bernard, who suffered catastrophic burns in June 1978 after being forced into a scalding hot bath at her family's home in Thornton Heath, south London. Andrea died nearly six weeks later from complications caused by her injuries.

A former teacher who sexually abused and murdered the 13-month-old boy he had adopted with his partner has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Jamie Varley, 37, from Blackpool, was convicted over the death of Preston Davey, who died in July 2023 after enduring months of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The court heard that the abuse occurred during the final four months of the child's life after he was placed in the couple's care.

Since stepping into the Love Island villa on day one, West End performer Ope Sowande has found himself at the centre of a discussion on how exactly his name should be pronounced. When he introduced himself on the show, Ope explained that his name is pronounced "Oh-pee." However, viewers questioned why he did not go by the traditional Nigerian/Yoruba pronunciation, sparking weeks of debate across social media.