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.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:19:55 GMT
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:53 GMT
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:38:37 GMT
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:57 GMT
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
PM unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:01:35 GMT
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:39 GMT
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:19:12 GMT
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.
