Watering down of legislation represents most significant knock to prime minister’s leadership since coming into power a year ago

The action gets underway in Switzerland as Iceland and Finland play the curtain-raiser before the hosts face Norway

Millions of “lovebugs” have invaded South Korea, swarming hiking trails and urban areas across the capital.

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The first group of Russian tourists to the Wonsan-Kalma resort will depart on July 7 for a eight-day trip

The Lions grace one of the venues for the three Australia Tests as they take on a strong Super Rugby Pacific side

Acclaimed title became word-of-mouth smash in lockdown

Legendary promoter picks winner of upcoming heavyweight championship at Wembley Stadium

Leonna Ruka, from Dagenham, was visiting family in the area on Saturday

Britons are warned to check their passport validity to avoid being turned away from their holiday flights due to post-Brexit rules.

Jobe’s Borussia Dortmund have set up a clash with Jude’s Real Madrid at the tournament - but the brothers will have to wait to meet

Most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia

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The expanded version of the competition in the United States rounds out the last 16 phase with Chelsea still in with a chance but Man City’s hopes were ended by Al-Hilal

Much of England is now in its fifth day of a heatwave, with Tuesday (1 July) expected to be hotter than holiday spots such as Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico.

The 14th Dalai Lama has repeatedly said his successor will be born outside China and urges followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing

This is the moment a rare phenomenon was spotted at a beach in Portugal, as the country faces a heatwave with highs of 42C.

Drawing could point to universal rule of design, researcher says

Aerial footage shows raging wildfires across Scotland’s Dava Moor, which has seen intense blazes for four days in a row.

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Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense

Dystopian thriller racks up more than 60 million views in three days

Stay hydrated as temperatures hit record highs in the UK this week

It remains unclear if Hamas is ready to accept Israeli terms

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Monterrey: Serhou Guirassy’s double fired the German side into the last eight

Temperatures are expected to drop by the end of the week across much of Europe

Holiday hotspots across the continent sweltered with temperature highs near 40C over the weekend

Exclusive: £260 trip from Gatwick to Turkey buys 3,700 miles of travel

Tarvet, 21 years of age and the world No 719, made a mockery of the rankings to reach the main draw

Families are unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

Areas near the Victorian border could also be impacted today

Wimbledon will be broadcast live on the BBC in the UK throughout the fortnight with TNT Sports airing highlights

The third Grand Slam of the year, lasting 14 days, starts in late June at the All England Club in SW19