Extreme Heat Alert: The Met Office has extended amber extreme heat warnings to 71 UK areas, with temperatures tipped to hit 35C and risks to people and infrastructure from Monday into Tuesday. Rail Disaster: British Transport Police declared a major incident after two trains collided north of London, killing a driver and injuring dozens, with lines blocked and weekend disruption expected. Labour Leadership Crisis: Pressure is mounting on PM Keir Starmer to set a timetable to quit after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield byelection win, with Labour MPs split and cabinet figures urging an orderly handover. Protest Flashpoints: Birmingham saw tense scenes as anti-racism protesters faced a Britain First rally, with police trying to keep order amid pushing and a smoke grenade. Defence & Industry: A UK firm showcased a home-grown deep-strike system for long-range autonomous missions, while new steel tariffs are being criticised as a costly, jobs-risking way to “back British industry.” Travel Warnings: Britons heading to Europe face possible passport-control waits of up to six hours as the EU’s digital border system strains in peak summer. Data Centre Power: A major Bedfordshire data centre is set to run on gas until 2034 due to grid delays, raising fresh questions for Labour’s net zero plans.