Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:27 GMT
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:50:13 GMT
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:22:22 GMT
Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:58:27 GMT
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:01 GMT
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:50:38 GMT
Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:21:10 GMT
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:47:47 GMT
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:29:15 GMT
Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
Teen denies endangering lives of more than 160 people on migrant boat crossing
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:03:24 GMT
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK.
