What's behind the rise of extreme wildfires and the UK's first 'mega fire'
The wildfires that engulfed Los Angeles earlier this year looked like something you'd expect to see in a Hollywood disaster movie.But new data shows they're becoming an increasing reality across the world and the UK has now had its first 'megafire'.Martin Stew tells Lucy Watson exactly what damage all that burning is doing to the planet
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New EU border gates: what to expect and the questions you'll face
An extra border security step has begun for travellers to Europe - and it affects all British passport holders. But the EU’s new Entry/Exit System comes with the warning to expect more delays while going through passport control. ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi tells Sally Biddulph how it works and how your data is stored.
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What's in Gaza peace plan first phase, and what's not?
Finally, after two years of bombardment, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal - bringing joy and relief to survivors in Gaza and hostages' families in Israel. President Trump has predicted lasting peace in the middle east. So what else needs to happen, to make that a reality? International Editor Emma Murphy tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
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Manchester synagogue attack: antisemitism in the UK
The Manchester synagogue attack left a city in shock and for Jews across the country, their sense of safety has been shattered. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed in the terror attack and the Prime Minister has called antisemitism a hatred that Britain must defeat "once again". So what is life like for British Jews in 2025 and with the government already under pressure for its handling of pro-Palestine protests, how will it respond? UK Editor Paul Brand tells Nina Hossain what you need to know.
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Putin's hybrid war with NATO explained
Unidentified drone sightings and violations by Russian jets in the skies over European nations in recent weeks have rattled NATO allies. Europe’s answer is to build a “drone wall”It's essentially a defense system along the bloc’s eastern flank to repel unmanned aircraft from Russia, using British-made drones. So would it work? And how close are we to a full on NATO military confrontation with Russia?Europe Editor James Mates tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know.
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