UK
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Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
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How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
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Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region
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World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
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Newspaper headlines: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'
The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning.
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Shea Charles: Fulham sign Northern Ireland midfielder from Southampton for £30m
Fulham confirm the signing of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to £30m.
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Dwight McNeil & Brennan Johnson: Everton and Crystal Palace agree swap deal for pair
Everton and Crystal Palace agree a swap deal that will involve Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil joining the Eagles and Wales international Brennan Johnson moving in the opposite direction.
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LIV Golf New York: Joaquin Niemann wins as Jon Rahm secures season title
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.
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The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
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'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
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Democratic Socialists leader sounds completely lost after a very simple question
DSA co-chair Megan Romer struggled to explain the group’s policy for taxing millionaires when pressed on the matter by New Yorker editor David Remnick on the magazine’s podcast
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Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
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Jose Mourinho agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd in 2013
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
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Burnham vows to tackle ‘rip-off’ subscription traps in cost-of-living crackdown
The PM will accelerate plans to force companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and provide more information about costs up-front rather than quietly auto-renewing them at a higher price
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Rangers: Derek McInnes left frustrated amid poor start to season
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.
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You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
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FDA’s ‘explosive diarrhea’ report reveals all the Taylor Farms recall products
Walmart received more than 100,000 cases of contaminated produce, new FDA report shows
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Hot weather and World Cup spending boost drives UK business recovery
However, new figures indicated that a longer-term recovery is ‘unlikely to be sustained’ without Government support.
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Vehicle fire spreads to heathland as crews tackle blaze in Hampshire
Twenty-six fire engines, four water carriers, six off-road vehicles and multiple command units were deployed to the scene
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Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September
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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
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Trump ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report says he’d walk away without nuclear deal
The president claims economic challenges will continue harming Iran, even if US negotiators have been unable to clinch a deal for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen
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Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes
Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.
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Squishy dumpling toys drive surge in high street shop sales
Retailers are reporting more young people are turning to physical collectibles
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Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs
US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care
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Royal Navy drone cameras linked to China raise security concerns
The breach is expected to spark wider concern about the security of military drone components
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UK warned of 36C heatwave as rare extreme heat alerts considered
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer as the country continues to bake in an unprecedented period of dry, hot weather
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Trump ally pressed on Obama, El-Sayed trend: ‘Trying to say, hint hint, he’s Muslim?’
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott refers to El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker as he calls Michigan Democrat ‘dangerous’ but doesn’t defend GOP ads accused of Islamophobia
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The Hundred 2026 results: Sunrisers Leeds close to qualification after Welsh Fire win
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
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New Forest vehicle fire spreads to heathland as crews fight blaze
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it is currently tackling the blaze on the A31.
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Harry Potter fans force power link diversion to avoid Dobby's grave
Potter fans complained after a project manager suggested cables would go under the grave in a BBC interview.
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Chelsea pre-season: What we learned about Xabi Alonso's side during their summer tour
Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
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Kasper Hogh makes his mark with first hat-trick for Celtic
Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.
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‘America deserved 9/11?’: Meet the Press host pushes El-Sayed on Hasan Piker
After Michigan primary win, Abdul El-Sayed knocks ‘cancel culture’ attempts to force him to disavow controversial ally Hasan Piker
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Trump trolls Jeanine Pirro with odd posts of ‘vandalism’
Federal prosecutors, led by the former Fox News star, admitted the Department of the Interior failed to provide key documents showing the pool’s new blue liner began peeling almost immediately
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EU ‘could delay’ post-Brexit border checks to avoid travel chaos
The EU's Entry/Exit System only became fully operational in April but already faces backlash
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Israel rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, says Netanyahu
In rare public break with Trump, Israel’s prime minister says IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed
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Bruno Guimaraes: Midfielder can help Arsenal reach next level, says Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
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Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer
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Ancient Roman shipwreck thought more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily coast
The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine
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Liverpool: Reds 'cannot sustain level', says Andoni Iraola
After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
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Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year
Tropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province
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Wes Streeting reveals ‘unbelievable volume’ of online homophobia
He noted that while his appointment three weeks ago was ‘almost entirely unremarked upon in the media’, the online reaction has been starkly different
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Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says
Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower light up the night sky this week
The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland
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Man charged after mother and infant killed as boat capsizes in New York Harbor
Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived
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Trump foe vows he’s ‘prepared to support a bad deal’ to end war in Iran
Comments come as Wall Street Journal reports the president is privately considering abandoning nuclear goals
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London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife
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Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts
