Women's World Cup qualifiers: NI struggle past lowly Latvia in final match

Historic Winter Heat Wave Sets Records Across Europe

Historic Winter Heat Wave , Sets Records Across Europe. NBC reports that a heat wave has smashed previous national records for high temperatures across Europe this winter. In several European states, January temperatures reached all-time highs, with records being set in at least seven nations. On January 1, the Polish capital of Warsaw saw temperatures as high as 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, even higher temperatures were recorded in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao and in Switzerland. . The unseasonably warm weather has also forced some low-altitude ski resorts in the Alps and French Pyrenees to close down just weeks after opening. Other countries to break record-high temperatures include the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Belarus, Latvia and Lithuania. . Other countries to break record-high temperatures include the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Belarus, Latvia and Lithuania. . France, Germany and Ukraine have also seen regional record-high temperatures broken. . According to Scottish meteorologist Scott Duncan, the European heat wave is , "hard to comprehend.". Truly unprecedented in modern records, Scott Duncan, Scottish meteorologist, via NBC . NBC reports that the winter heat wave comes after Europe experienced the region's hottest summer on record.

Sunak comments on Rwanda flights during Estonian PM bilat

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds one-on-one talks with his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas on the short flight from Latvia, where the two leaders had attended the Joint Expeditionary Force summit. During the photo op on the plane, he tells her “we need to do things differently" on tackling illegal migration when asked about the High Court's ruling that the Government's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM 'really disappointed' by NHS strikes in Xmas run-up

Rishi Sunak pleads with unions to call off NHS strike action with a warning about the impact the walkouts will have on people's health. Speaking in Latvia, the prime minister said he is "really disappointed" that industrial action is being taken during the run-up to Christmas. Mr Sunak insists the government is "happy to sit down and talk" with unions but ministers have so far refused to discuss pay. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak appeals to leaders at JEF meeting in Latvia

Rishi Sunak tells fellow leaders at the Joint Expeditionary Force meeting in Latvia to ramp up supplies of air defence systems to Ukraine. The Prime Minister says it is an "incredibly important" time for the JEF to reaffirm their continued support for Kyiv, as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates the conflict with "appalling" consequences for Ukraine. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Members of human trafficking network arrested in several European countries

Police in Poland, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania and Latvia, coordinated by Europol, have arrested several members of a human smuggling ring using the Belarusian border with Poland to smuggle migrants into Europe.

Clock ticking on Northern Ireland elections after Stormont stalement deadline passes

The 12-week countdown to new elections in Norethern Ireland has officially begun after a midnight deadline to resolve Stormont's stalement passed without a deal.

Labour leader says government has 'damaged the NHS'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the government has "damaged the NHS", before adding that the "most important thing" is for the strikes to be ended. Speaking at Parliament Buildings in Belfast while on a visit to Northern Ireland, the MP says: "They [strikes] will only be ended if the government gets in the room and negotiates and so instead of grandstanding they need to govern - they need to get in the room, get on with it." Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer visits Belfast for meetings with NI parties

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast, for meetings with the Northern Ireland political parties. Sir Keir was greeted by Stormont speaker Alex Maskey before being joined by shadow Northern Ireland secretary Peter Kyle and former Northern Ireland minister Baroness Smith. He also joined a roundtable meeting with UUP leader Doug Beattie. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

‘Are you being stubborn on strikes, prime minister?’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is asked about the ongoing row over public sector pay as he leaves Downing Street for the House of Commons Liaison Committee. Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are staging a 24-hour strike on Tuesday whilst ambulance workers in England and Wales will walk out on Wednesday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nurses stage second walkout and warn there could be more

Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are staging a second 24-hour walkout as the row over pay continues. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that strikes could go on for six months unless an agreement can be reached. One nurse on the picket line in Reading said: "As far as resolution goes, we'll be here for as long as it takes." Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Southgate: My family convinced me to stay after Doha defeat

Gareth Southgate says his family played a part in him staying on as England manager. They convinced him to give the job one more go after England were knocked out by France in the quarter finals of the World Cup. The 52-year-old admits that the lack of trophies will always leave him open to criticism. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Football in 2023: What can we expect from the world's most popular sport this year?

Title races heating up, another World Cup and two of England's biggest clubs being sold. What can we expect from football in 2023?