More than two-thirds of England now in drought
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:41:39 GMT
The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.
Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:51:06 GMT
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".
Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:16:34 GMT
The Trump administration recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits.
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:52:47 GMT
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:07 GMT
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:29 GMT
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:19:41 GMT
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
Treasury contributed to woman's death, inquest hears
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:50:50 GMT
The inquest hears the Treasury did not apply written disciplinary policy before Chloe Moffat died.
Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:16:51 GMT
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
From Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMT
Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
