Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:56:38 GMT
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:32 GMT
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:03 GMT
The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:21 GMT
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.
AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:21 GMT
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:17:22 GMT
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:33 GMT
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:54 GMT
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:05:47 GMT
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
