Europe's unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Two 11-year-old boys have separately been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings within hours of each other, after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

Final preparations are underway for the National Poson Festival, with authorities expecting between 1.5 million and 1.7 million devotees to visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura during the Poson holiday.

Bangladesh's fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country "this year", according to an interview published on Sunday (Jun 28), months after she was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.

A digital guidance platform has been introduced to assist devotees travelling to Anuradhapura for the Poson pilgrimage, providing easy access to essential information and services during the festival.

Tamil Nadu is set to introduce duty-free retail facilities at the international passenger terminal at THE Nagapattinam Port, marking a major upgrade to strengthen maritime passenger services between India and Sri Lanka.

The government is committed to building a disciplined and civilized society where people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds can live together in harmony, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath stated.

Iran says that a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon must be part of a final deal with the US, as fighting continues to strain the tentative US-Iran agreement.

The “Tell IGP” public complaints service has been introduced by Sri Lanka Police which enables the general public to submit complaints and information directly to the Inspector General of Police through an online platform.

The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Yatiyanthota Police Station has been remanded following his arrest in connection with the alleged misplacement of a service-issued firearm.

At least 14 people were killed when a helicopter belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Restoration and reconstruction efforts following extensive damage due to Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025 are unlikely to be completed within 2026, the Ministry of Finance has warned in its latest Fiscal Strategy Report.

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran' "total oversight and management" during the next 30 days, asserting that Iran holds full responsibility for the waterway's operations.

Health authorities have raised concerns over the rapid spread of dengue in the Southern Province, warning that the disease has reached an alarming level after nearly 8,000 cases and five deaths were reported during the first half of the year.

Five individuals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (28) after authorities allegedly discovered a large consignment of ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 72.2 million.

The journey towards national progress requires collective effort and a shared commitment and the progress and continuous improvement of higher education remain among the most important responsibilities in building that capable society, according to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

The Sri Lankan Rupee had depreciated by 8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed.