World
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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary
Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump won
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Ukraine war latest: Putin’s forces launch ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Warehouses in several parts of Ukraine under attack overnight as Russia pounds Kyiv and surrounding regions
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Marcus Rashford: Will he return to Man Utd - and what impact would he have?
Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.
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Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats
Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residents
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Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada's top TV newscast, dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson, who was chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada’s most trusted journalists on the country’s top-rated nightly television newscast, has died
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?
Flurry of articles has raised eyebrows and prompted a response from Kemi Badenoch defending stance on net zero
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North Korea sends missile unit to Russia as Putin tries to exploit Ukraine weakness
North Korean missiles are bigger than Russia’s
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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 15 in Kyiv and surrounding region
Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion. #EuropeNews
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Emma Lovell: Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned
Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.
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El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening, and said the results of the state’s Democratic primary might take until Wednesday morning to arrive
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New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island
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How aeroplane wastewater could help spot the next pandemic
Testing aeroplane wastewater can detect circulating pathogens weeks earlier than traditional global pathogen surveillance allows, offering a potential early-warning tool for global outbreak preparedness, a US–UK pilot study found.
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 others
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UK weather forecast: What to expect in August after string of extreme heatwaves
The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month
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Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts
Software group benefits from global systems and accounting practices ‘that enable tax to be shirked’, says union boss
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Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved ones
People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100
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Jetstar to charge fees to put carry-on luggage in overhead lockers
Airline to remove 7kg weight limit for carry-on bags and introduce new fee from February 2027
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The real worry for Ukraine’s allies as beach strike on civilians marks shift in war
Kyiv has not yet acknowledged killing Russian civilians on a Black Sea beach, but as it strikes deeper at Moscow, these tragedies will multiply – and that’s not the only worry, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Daniel Andrews’ government engaged in ‘concerning’ conduct but no evidence of firefighter union blackmail: Ibac report
Anti-corruption watchdog’s long-awaited report finds ‘serious and concerning’ conduct by senior government members in dealings with union boss
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Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run for Minnesota governor
Trump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’
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CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states
Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease
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‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country
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Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan
Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts
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Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course
Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visit
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Watch: Moment passenger train crashes with trailer carrying straw bales
Railway authorities in Poland said the driver was intoxicated when he stopped his vehicle on the tracks as barriers closed.
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Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.
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Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching' and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees
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‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy
Exclusive: Warren Pickering told 2025 podcast mass deportations ‘not a reality’ in Australia and suggested politicians over 55 should ‘handball it to the next generation’
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Rep. Max Miller addresses ‘abuse’ claims in tense CNN interview
Miller faces first scrutiny from a journalist over abuse claims made by his ex-wife
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Russia launches ballistic missile and drone strike on Kyiv
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
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Cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases
The diarrhea-inducing parasite, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from mega produce supplier Taylor Farms, has been making thousands of people sick this summer
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Armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California ahead of president’s visit
Jeanine John Taele was found to be carrying hollow-point ammunition in his pocket and a loaded weapon in his vehicle
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US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud
Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in Brasília
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Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed
Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quolls
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ICE is crawling social media to find its critics, investigation reveals
The Department of Homeland Security has allegedly sent ‘hundreds’ of subpoenas to social media companies about users’ posts
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Anthropic's AI used fake human profiles to trick people in safety test
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
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Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails
Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issue
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran claims Trump could ignite World War III after US threat
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
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Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech
As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’
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Newspaper headlines: 'Profits of war' and 'super-rain'
Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain.
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Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.
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In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law
A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now
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Huge wasp nest takes over Norfolk Wildlife Trust workers office
Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.
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'Minion Man' paints over obscene graffiti on Salford estate
Martin Withers earned his nickname after painting bollards to look like the famous yellow Minions.
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Gloucestershire woman, 97, breaks record for oldest wingwalker
She has carried out six charity wing walks over the past decade.
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The Global Story - Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border? - BBC Sounds
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’
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SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans
Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.
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Campaign warns of perils UK waters can pose for dogs and owners
Dogs Trust points to hundreds of incidents over recent years, some involving deaths of pets or people
