Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:49:40 GMT
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:59:59 GMT
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.
The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:52:23 GMT
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:47:28 GMT
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:15 GMT
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:50:34 GMT
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.
Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:12 GMT
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:14:03 GMT
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:36:29 GMT
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:30:50 GMT
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
