World
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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Man City to bid for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.
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Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
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Video. Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction
Video. A rare 1920 Mondrian painting, Composition III, unseen for 25 years, will sell at Christie's London in October with an estimate of £20m to £30m.
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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene
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Darline Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters
The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats
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Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy
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Human rights in Myanmar hitting 'new low,' United Nations warns
Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs
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Hope and concern swirls for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
Piketon datacenter promises to generate thousands of jobs, but environmental groups voice concern over project
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Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86, an Edmunds sport coupe test
Sport coupes have grown scarce, so the return of the Honda Prelude alongside the purist Toyota GR86 gives shoppers a rare and unusual choice
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Trump administration abruptly halts immigrant visa interviews across the world
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that it launched a global training initiative at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide
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Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses
The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure.
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Credit score firm rolls out major ratings overhaul - what you need to know
The new scoring system will use a broader range of data, such as how account balances have changed over time
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Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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Running more effective for sleep loss than a short nap, study finds
Young adults stayed awake for 30 hours to complete the research
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Islamabad PIMS hospital fire: Witnesses say rescue was delayed as blaze killed 14 babies
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
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Man jailed for making death threats to mosques days after Manchester synagogue attack
Gabriel Levy was sentenced to more than two years in jail at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday
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The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts
The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Bill Gates warns AI could unleash biological attacks as he seeks meeting with Xi
Gates wants countries to monitor AI's ability to create molecules and carry out biological attacks
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Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war's effects
Dubai International Airport reports a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter
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Teacher who sent explicit photos to teenage boy on Snapchat banned
The tribunal heard Mr Bullen sent six unsolicited images ‘in various states of undress’
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Farage’s Reform slumps to lowest poll rating in 18 months
The dip comes after weeks of infighting within the party
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Ukrainian commander decorated after speeding through ‘kill zone’ to save troops
His feat captured the country's attention and earned him its highest military honour
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Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?
The price cap taking effect from October 1 will rise by 4% for a typical household using gas and electricity.
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‘Fear of the right holding us to ransom’: Readers on Burnham’s EU stance
Our community reacts as the new prime minister holds firm on Labour’s Brexit red lines, with some readers demanding he go further and others urging him to wait for a fresh mandate
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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.
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Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
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USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for a brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand after its deployment in the Middle East
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Experts issue fresh warning over baby food pouches sold in UK supermarkets
Experts have sent a warning to parents about the high levels of sugar in baby food pouches
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Large parts of UK under thunderstorm and flood warnings today – full list of regions
The Met Office has warned of flooding, power cuts and disruption across the country
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Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
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UK homes face winter energy squeeze as Ofgem reveals 4% price cap rise
It marks the highest average bill since July 2023
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Liverpool's midfield is fragile - but will they act in the transfer window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
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Remains of 16th-century hospital that treated sailors found in Peru
Archealogists uncovered a colonial-era hospital and adjacent church in Lima that treated sick sailors. According to experts, the hospital dates back to the 1570s and operated until shortly before 1821.
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Millions of women in England to receive ‘game-changing’ at-home HPV testing kits
Eligible women aged between 30 and 65 will be sent invitations through the NHS app, text message, email or by letter
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Rishi Sunak DID plot to oust Boris Johnson as prime minister, new book claims
Exclusive: Sunak’s aides ‘worked forensically with his tacit support to undermine Johnson’, says Sir Anthony Seldon in new book
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'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities
Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.
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Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty
In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US president
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The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain'
The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.
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What does today’s energy price cap actually mean for your bills?
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Nepal flash floods: Heavy casualties feared
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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Pensioners should be taxed more to help bolster Britain’s finances, Burnham told
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget
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Newcastle transfer news: Nico Gonzalez deal agreed with Man City for £52m
Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
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Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation
ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike
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Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket this morning
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell loses bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
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Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire
Spectrum Building leaseholders awaiting payouts after freeholder, Arinium, went bankrupt shortly after 2024 blaze
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Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support