Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:51 GMT
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
Track defect found on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:06:42 GMT
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:09:47 GMT
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:33:32 GMT
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:43:56 GMT
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:48 GMT
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:01:57 GMT
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:34:41 GMT
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:16:28 GMT
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.
Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:09:34 GMT
Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.
