Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup Comeback: Germany produced a thrilling late comeback against Ivory Coast in a World Cup match with Deniz Undav scoring two decisive goals.
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Recent search trends in Great Britain show strong public interest in dramatic World Cup matches and key player performances, alongside serious concerns over an impending extreme heatwave.
Active topics
24
Search volume
933K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports25% (6)
Entertainment21% (5)
Politics17% (4)
World8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Great Britain are following the unfolding drama in World Cup football matches to stay updated on team standings and standout players, reflecting a 'following' intent driven by sports enthusiasm. At the same time, many are searching about extreme heat warnings out of worry for public health amid an imminent heatwave. Political interest in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s potential exit reflects both a following and explaining intent, as citizens seek clarity on government stability. Entertainment and cultural curiosities, like Dua Lipa's wedding and memorial rides, are being followed for enjoyment and community connection.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Netherlands' Commanding Win Over Sweden: The Netherlands dominated Sweden 5-1 in World Cup qualifiers, led by Brian Brobbey’s two goals.
Severe Heatwave Incoming for UK: UK faces an amber extreme heat warning as a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 37°C approaches.
Historic World Cup Draw for Curaçao: Goalkeeper Eloy Room earned Curaçao their first-ever World Cup point with a standout 15-save performance against Ecuador.
Political Pressure Mounts on Keir Starmer: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to announce his departure timetable amid leadership speculation.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Kingdom
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
barbados
2K+ searches, 200% growth.
2K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 11 days ago
atlantic slave trade
02
SportsDeclining
germany vs ivory coast
Germany staged a dramatic comeback against Ivory Coast in a recent World Cup match, highlighted by Deniz Undav scoring two crucial late goals.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
deniz undavundav
03
SportsDeclining
netherlands vs sweden
The Netherlands secured a strong World Cup victory over Sweden, with Brian Brobbey scoring two goals and helping to dominate the match.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
brian brobbeybrobbeysweden vs netherlands
04
WeatherDeclining
severe high temperature warning
An amber extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of the UK as temperatures are forecast to soar toward 37°C during an approaching heatwave.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
ukhsa north east heat warningbbc weather
05
SportsDeclining
ecuador vs curaçao
Eloy Room's standout performance secured Curaçao's first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador in the 2026 tournament.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
ecuadoreloy roomecuador vs curacao
06
PoliticsDeclining
keir starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from within his party to set a departure timetable amid leadership speculations.
20K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 11 days ago
keir starmer newspressure
07
WorldDeclining
strait of hormuz news
Iran has reportedly closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions, coinciding with ongoing US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
iran closes hormuziran hormuz strait
08
EntertainmentDeclining
dua lipa
People are searching for updates about Dua Lipa's wedding, including details about her wedding dress and ceremony in Sicily.
20K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 11 days ago
callum turnerdua lipa husbanddua lipa wedding dress
09
CultureDeclining
katie hopkins
There is high interest in reports about Katie Hopkins being removed from a pub during the England World Cup match.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
10
WorldDeclining
mark hughes
Searches spike following the sudden death of Mark Hughes' son, Alex Hughes, which has led to public expressions of grief.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
alex hughesmark hughes sonalex hughes football
11
HealthDeclining
list of 178 pip conditions dwp confirms
People are searching for an official confirmed list of 178 PIP conditions by the DWP.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
12
PoliticsDeclining
spain gibraltar border post-brexit
Interest grows in Spain-Gibraltar border arrangements following Brexit.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
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Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 11 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
Last seen 11 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations - The Guardian
Photo of the Week: Archer’s Bay, Barbados - Caribbean Journal
To Understand the American Revolution, I Went to Barbados - The New York Times
African leaders mark Juneteenth with call for reparations for Atlantic slave trade - africanews.com
Statement on the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados' Chief Fisheries OfficerBy The Food and Agriculture Organizatio…
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.