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Britain to bake in June heatwave with mercury set to rocket to sweltering 34C

Britain to bake in June heatwave with mercury set to rocket to sweltering 34C The Met Office has issued its heatwave verdict as WXCharts weather maps and forecasts show temperatures could soar to 34C amid "very warm or hot conditions" across England and Wales in mid-June 2026 Britain is set for another scorching heatwave with weather maps forecasting highs of 34C next week. Meteorologists expect "very warm or hot conditions" as high pressure sweeps in from the west.

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UK watchdog warns online platforms as Belfast riots go viral

Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that UK authorities say was stoked by far-right activists on social media after a brutal Belfast stabbing. Britain's media regulator warned online platforms of possible legal consequences if their services are used to incite violence. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Jack Crangle, Queen's University Belfast Lecturer in Contemporary British History.

Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy

Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape Misty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year old boy. On Tuesday, 44-year old Roberts was sentenced following her conviction earlier this year of two felonies including carnal knowledge of a juvenile – or statutory rape – and indecent behavior with a juvenile.