World
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Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness and Angryginge join Celebrity MasterChef as guest judges
The trio will appear in the 21st series of the BBC One cooking programme
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White House preps order on childhood vaccines and autism: report
The move comes despite the political concerns of President Donald Trump’s aides and advisers
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NOAA’s new hurricane forecast was just released. Here’s where could see the most
This year’s El Niño weather pattern is to blame, according to scientists
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The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the FIFA chief?
The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.
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Trump takes a page from Biden after loss on birthright citizenship
Trump’s latest gambit to revive his birthright citizenship ban looks suspiciously like another election-year move by his predecessor, Andrew Feinberg writes
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French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring
Disclosure challenges Conservative and Reform claims that police are refusing to intervene
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Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job losses
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US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy
The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.
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Meta paying price for ‘cavalier approach’ to online safety, say UK campaigners
The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing harmful content, gave evidence in the New Mexico case.
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RFK Jr misjudges actual food costs on his new affordable cooking show
The health secretary shared a recipe for salmon cakes that he said cost under $5 a serving, but the true cost was over three times more expensive
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Pope Leo will meet with clergy abuse survivors during trip to France
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo appears to be dedicating more attention to the experiences of the European faithful
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Scottish football summit: 'Critically important' meeting called on future
The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.
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Trump’s TSA chief confirmed by Senate amid push for private airport security
A central part of Trump's plan involves mandating that smaller airports utilize private security firms, a measure projected to eliminate more than 4,500 TSA positions
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Counter-terror police reopen as part of Widdecombe investigation
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
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Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Thailand shooting: Seven killed as teen opens fire at home and school near Bangkok
Authorities say the 14-year-old killed his grandparents before gunning down five teachers at his school.
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Serial sex offender was free to kill two women because of police blunders
Simon Levy was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, five months apart last year
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Cruise passenger feared rabies after bite from ‘swimming pig’ in Bahamas, suit says
Exclusive: New York resident Jason Gordon was on a popular ‘swim with the pigs’ excursion when one of them clamped down on his right leg and drew blood, according to court filings reviewed by The Independent
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Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls over Ceuta
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
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Newscast - Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression? - BBC Sounds
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.
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Europe’s wildfires are exposing a hidden danger: unexploded WWII bombs
Explosive fillings can ignite or detonate when heated past a critical threshold
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Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to remove border checks after Ceuta crisis
Italy declared it will not yield to ‘ultimatums’ from Spain
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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz risk creating biosecurity ‘super-spreader’ event
Experts say the risk of ecological damage following a long blockade of ships has been overlooked
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ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’
Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuries
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Guinness maker wants to brew even more pints – and sell you cocktails in a can
Diageo also owns brands such as Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Baileys
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Tate brothers claim they are too famous to run in desperate bid for freedom
In a new court filing, attorneys for the dual U.S.-British citizens argued that the former kickboxers are simply too famous to run
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Appeals court halts Trump's ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
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How to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse safely? Use a colander, expert says
The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.
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Michigan residents can resume regular lettuce-eating habits, officials say
The disease spread from human feces is not usually life-threatening - but can lead to severe dehydration that lands people in the hospital
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Video. Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill
Video. Taiwan holds an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and guiding residents as authorities test civilian emergency responses.
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Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and more
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Trump in ‘denial’ and obsessing over renovation projects, not voter issues: report
Insiders expressed frustration that Trump ‘has no desire to back off’ when it comes to the war in Iran, his trade tariffs and the overhauling of Washington monuments
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Police and prosecution errors left proven sex offender free to murder two women in London
Delays to sexual assault charges and failures to report past convictions in court hearings gave Simon Levy chance to attack more women
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The startup turning disused aircraft into Europe’s would-be water bombers
Designs for new or converted water-bombers have gained momentum after nearly 500,000 hectares burned across Europe this year
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How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.
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Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Yinon Levy charged with manslaughter in first exception this decade to culture of impunity for Israelis who kill Palestinians in the occupied West Bank
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Tory plan to evict foreign nationals branded ‘dangerous’ amid Thetford unrest
Asylum seekers were forced to flee as disorder in the town continued for a third night
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William Orbit: Madonna and Blur producer dies aged 69
Tributes are paid to the musical "genius and pioneer", who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.
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Premier League: Why do the world's best footballers move elsewhere?
Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?
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Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta migration crisis, analysis finds
Counter-disinformation group says social media channels connected to Pravda network helped amplify message
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Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM
The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.
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Stocks rise and pound up after surprise US jobs fall
For the week, the FTSE 100 was up 0.3%, the FTSE 250 was up 3.7%, and the AIM All-Share was up 4.0%.
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Bari Weiss’ CBS Evening News ratings jump when her hand-picked anchor isn’t there
Tony Dokoupil returns to his hosting duties on Monday night
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Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny
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Leicestershire prison officer jailed over relationship with ‘Latvian Pablo Escobar’
Jahvine Kwamba was jailed over her relationship with a prisoner between 24 February and 3 June 2024
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‘Collective system failure’ left serial sex attacker Simon Levy free to kill
Levy was found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third at the Old Bailey on Friday
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Lumo train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets
Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.
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Trump has lost 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near
Trump has yet to win a single case in federal courts but the Justice Department vowed to keep appealing
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Mo Salah effect: Trabzonspor move boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy
With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport.
