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  An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).

• Speculation growing King could be reunited with grandchildren - as Sussexes offered royal rooms on UK visit

  Speculation is mounting the King could be reunited with his grandchildren after a four-year hiatus - as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were offered royal accommodation for their UK visit.

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  Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?

• Gay and trans conversion therapy ban bill expected to be published 

  A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.

• Europe swelters as heatwave intensifies - with temperatures of up to 44C forecast

  An ongoing heatwave has triggered weather warnings across Europe, with several nations - including the UK - bracing for what could be one of the hottest June days on record.