World
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Is King Charles a ‘white Briton’? Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe won’t say
Lowe questioned on BBC about definition in report for hard-right party that both parents need to be born in UK
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,300km behind frontline, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia
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Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences
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Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers
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Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy
The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit
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Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy
Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. #EuXl
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South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign
South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements
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The ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements with surprisingly low amounts
Consumers could pay double the price for products containing no more active omega-3 than cheaper alternatives
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PC Harper widow 'will not give up' opposing early releases
Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.
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Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
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Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash
Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block
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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.
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War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, in photos
Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Crop-raiding monkeys threaten Nepal's farming communities
Monkeys are becoming one of the most persistent and destructive enemies of farmers in Nepal.
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Greece’s wildfires force thousands to flee – locals, tourists and pets
Calls for a dedicated European Union animal rescue service and funding to address the problem of wildfires
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Rihanna working on new music, says A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
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2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since the implementation of a shaky truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in June
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Who is Joshua Bonehill-Paine? The former neo-Nazi activist to stand for the Tories
Kemi Badenoch has defended the decision
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Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII
Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.
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Ukraine live: Explosive drone at German airport marks ‘new threat’, minister warns
Drone found in close proximity to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport
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Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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Professor Jason Arday’s letter in full after Cambridge resignation over plagiarism
‘The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love’, Professor Arday said
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Three things you can do in middle age to hold off dementia, according to the experts
Those who had none of the risk factors in the study lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than those who had all three
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Good Samaritan dies days after being attacked while trying to stop Melbourne shoplifters
Van Viet Truong was critically injured after coming to the aid of a fellow retail worker in Sunshine
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
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In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strike campaign
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
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Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting
After initially denying the complaint in full as a "smear", he told journalists on Thursday that he did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker.
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Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
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Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
Hiroshima is marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city during World War II
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Exhaustion, low morale plague USS Lincoln crew outside Iran, family members say
‘Apparently, the ship’s doctor or therapist said they need to hit port soon or people are going to start, you know, losing their minds,’ says Bonnie York, whose stepson serves on the carrier
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Women tell BBC of rape and abuse at Army teen college
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.
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Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Asian shares are mostly lower as Kospi falls 4% and tech giants decline on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly lower and South Korea's Kospi dropped more than 4% following declines for some Big Tech giants on Wall Street
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Human ancestor fossils unearthed in Spain point to grim secret of first Europeans
Findings shed light on the biology, social relationships, and behaviour of Homo antecessor
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The real reason SpaceX shares are tanking after rocket smashes into moon
The first financial report released by Elon Musk’s space and AI firm is having a bigger impact back on Earth
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Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires
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Call to arms: How neutrality works in a time of mass militarisation
Europe is rearming, Russia is threatening, and faith in the defensive protection given by the United States is wavering. Even as the bloc prepares for a more dangerous future, four EU countries are holding firm to neutrality. #EuropeNews
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The 'education gap' hiding in picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people.
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Iran president says interaction with supreme leader Khamenei is ‘very difficult’
Masoud Pezeshkian makes cryptic comment in state television interview
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Why Tottenham want Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo
The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
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Keaton Slater: Man extradited to UK and charged over alleged hit-and-run death
A Latvian man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the 2024 collision will appear in court on Thursday.
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Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops
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Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi
Utah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket under a federal court ruling
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Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor
‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said
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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency
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Newspaper headlines: 'Plagiarism row professor resigns' and 'West End stab rampage'
A Cambridge University professor's resignation dominates many of Thursday's papers.
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Three charged with threats linked to Nolan Wells investigation
None of the three appear to know Wells, his family or be part of the investigation
