US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:58:28 GMT
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:41:31 GMT
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:36:53 GMT
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:40:07 GMT
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?
Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:53:48 GMT
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:28:08 GMT
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:02:45 GMT
Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:01:56 GMT
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:13:43 GMT
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.
