August 2026
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The grieving family who says the coroner's courts aren't working
One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts
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US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war
The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting
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Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits
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Your Eggs Could Have Salmonella. Here’s How to Make Them Safer
I used a sous vide machine and guidance from infectious disease experts to pasteurize eggs without hard-boiling them.
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Asbestos cancer killed mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
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Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers
Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak
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Why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Caffeine in Costa cappuccino more than three times that of Starbucks – study
The caffeine content in Costa’s cappuccino is the equivalent of around four cans of Red Bull, Which? found.
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US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
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All we know about A66 police crash as all seven people killed in collision named
The police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the fatal crash
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This company wants to stop underwater drones and even submarines with a whole new form of sonar technology
Leveraging existing sonar tech to do more
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Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers shine in Chelsea win but Robert Sanchez struggles
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
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Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that the country may need to pivot away from matching US duties dollar for dollar
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Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO | TechCrunch
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
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Brydon Carse: Michael Vaughan says England need punishment to 'send a shiver'
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
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Police arrest 101-year-old great-grandmother for selling drugs in sachets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Esther Ogunmabo on suspicion of selling skunk
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Met Police send evidence on Mohamed Al Fayed suspect to prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service will now consider whether charges should be brought against the suspect
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Burnham hails council house comeback with £10bn for 70,000 new homes
PM makes first major spending announcement on policy priority – but uses money set aside by predecessor Starmer
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Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.
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Millions of women to receive ‘game-changing’ at-home cervical screening kits
Eligible women aged between 30 and 65, who have not attended screening appointments, will be sent invitations through the NHS app, text message, email or by letter
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China's humanoid robots are stealing the show, but a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
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Sandisk's biggest NAS SSD packs 7.68 TB and 14,000 TBW
Sandisk launches NAS-focused SSDs with 7.68TB capacity, PCIe 5.0 speeds, and prices reaching an eye-watering $2,199.99
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An NFL player coming back to college? Yes, it could happen. Here's why
A recent rule passed by the NCAA has resulted in confusion, lawsuits and the once-unthinkable notion of players leaving college, signing with NFL teams, and now leaving those teams to head back to college
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Map: Areas in line for £10bn council housebuilding fund after Burnham announcement
Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government
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Premier League highlights: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
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Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine
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Plans lodged for 32-chalet holiday park at site of former York pub
Plans for a holiday park with 32 chalets at the site of a former York pub have been lodged.
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Heartbroken father mourns wife and 2-year-old daughter killed in lightning strike
A family of four from Florida has been forever changed after lightning struck as they were arriving at an aunt’s home for dinner
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Tornado in Aude: at least 26 injured and around 100 homes damaged
A powerful tornado hit several communes in the Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas, with gusts recorded at up to 117 km/h.
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Home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
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Lindsay Clancy trial: psychologist says he doubts claim she was hallucinating
Dr Kirk Heilbrun says he believes Clancy took children’s lives so they wouldn’t ‘suffer’ after she killed herself
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Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
President Donald Trump is moving toward imposing a new tariff on China to penalize Beijing for flooding the global market with underpriced goods
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Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.
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York stonemason combines wildlife with Minster in new artwork
A York-based stone carver has taken inspiration from one of the city's most iconic buildings in his newest wildlife based creation.
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Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service will review evidence relating to a man in his 80s gathered by police investigating allegations against the late Harrods owner.
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Plans for holiday park with 32 chalets at former York pub
Plans for a holiday park with 32 chalets at the site of a former York pub have been lodged.
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Problems brewing for the proper pint as Camra membership falls
Cost of living has hit campaign group while multinational breweries are threatening to squeeze out independents
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Dr. Oz breaks with Trump by stating MMR shot ‘is not a lethal vaccine’
Trump caused outrage among hundreds of renowned medical groups after he signed an executive order this month recommending splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots
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Police issue CCTV appeal after teenage girl sexually assaulted on Brighton beach
Police said the alleged offence took place in the water
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Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI's hack of Hugging Face | TechCrunch
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s Attorney General announced an investigation into the incident.
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at car park used by Gatwick passengers
Blaze near Crawley destroyed 140 vehicles, damaged nearby businesses and led to power cuts on Saturday night
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More than £22,000 raised for family who died in Shoreham sea incident
More than 400 people have donated to the fundraiser which aims to cover funeral and repatriation costs, and to support the family
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Woman arrested after police respond to reports of burglary in the Bradford district
A woman has been arrested after police responded to reports of a burglary in progress.
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Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage | TechCrunch
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
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Briton Bradley Townsend killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.
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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States
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Fire safety works planned at York flats more than 20 years after devastating blaze
Works are planned to improve fire safety at a block of York flats more than 20 years after it was badly damaged by a blaze. Plans lodged by Taylor Wimpey would see fire safety works carried out at Heslington House, also known as Fulford...
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York swimming pools set to reopen after temporary closure
York Sport Village is set to reopen its two swimming pools after a technical problem caused them to close temporarily.
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NYPD to investigate another video of people emerging from manhole
Video posted on social media shows three people climbing out of sewer system at 4am, months after similar reports
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Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions
People in Iran are bracing for a new round of U.S. sanctions aimed at further isolating the country and increasing pressure on its battered economy. Washington also warned nations to cut financial ties with Tehran or face retaliation.
