Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:36 GMT
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:25:55 GMT
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:14:30 GMT
Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:40:17 GMT
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:28:21 GMT
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:12:06 GMT
China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.
New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:32:36 GMT
Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.
Man charged with spying offences linked to Iran
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:04:44 GMT
Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence.
Catfished student gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:17:23 GMT
Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:36:40 GMT
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
