Tom Parry, 49, and Richie were due home in Cheshire after visiting Glen Nevis and GlencoeA man and his 12-year-old son are missing after a hillwalking trip in the Scottish Highlands, police have said.Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday after visiting Glen Nevis and Glencoe. Continue reading...

The Ukraine president told the PM he needs as many nations as possible to attend next month’s summit in Switzerland. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMining giant BHP has given up on its attempts to buy rival miner Anglo American for A$75bn in what would have been the biggest takeover...

Authorities warn of water shortages as temperatures reach nine degrees higher than expectedRecord breaking heat hits Delhi – in picturesTemperatures in Delhi have hit a record high of 52.9C (127.2F), as authorities warned of water shortages in India’s capital.A heatwave alert has been in place for large parts of India since last week, but on Wednesday...

President and vice-president hold joint rally aimed at re-engaging with Black voters who were crucial to 2020 victory – and likely to be key againWhat if the jury convicts Donald Trump? It would present an unprecedented test of America’s political system, and also the bureaucracy that deals with convicts in New York state, the Guardian’s Sam Levine...

Brexit campaigner suggested he and prime minister should ‘have a conversation’ after favours he had done Tories over the yearsRishi Sunak has ruled out a deal with Nigel Farage after the Reform politician suggested they should “have a conversation” before the election.Farage has held back from running as a candidate for the Reform party, which is led...

Research that looked at 53 million births says Black and Hispanic mothers and those in lower socioeconomic groups most at riskHeatwaves increase rates of preterm births, which can lead to poorer health outcomes for babies and impact their long-term health, a new study found.Black and Hispanic mothers, as well as those in lower socioeconomic groups,...