World
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Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Operator wins track access approval for up to 20 daily return trains through tunnel to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030
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Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
Torrential rains have pounded southern South Korea, leaving one person dead and four others injured
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Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
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Why are more Iranian women freezing their eggs?
“I don’t want to lose time.” That is a common concern among some Iranian women considering freezing their eggs.
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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario set to join Juventus on loan
Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.
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Teacher who repeatedly played with pupils’ hair banned
Anthony Hook had called another pupil ‘beautiful’ and wrote ‘I love Mr Hook’ in another’s planner
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Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’
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People await aid after powerful earthquake in Indonesia, in photos
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia.
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Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves in
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Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer.
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Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ | First Thing
President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’
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JP Morgan boss warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon told the chancellor in a phone call that higher taxes can result in jobs being driven elsewhere, according to reports
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Lawyer who suggested colleague be placed in ‘mental asylum’ disbarred
Mariam El-Sobky also made illicit recordings of Family Court hearings
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Edinburgh Fringe venue admits unlawful discrimination against Jewish comedian
Philip Simon’s show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was cancelled in 2025
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Hayden Panettiere obituary: A life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
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Hosepipe ban map: Legal restrictions in place for 27 million people
Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban
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Alzheimer’s research is latest casualty in Trump administration war against ‘DEI’
Grant cancellations at leading research institutions appear to target study of impacts of racism on brain health
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Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn
Scientists from the University of Bristol tested illegal cannabis gummies that had been seized by police
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Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication
The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.
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Hayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Selma Blair and Melissa Barrera
Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor's death at 36
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Trump again threatens to ‘bomb the s*** out of’ ally Oman over Strait of Hormuz
President had previously threatened to bomb the country in May
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Indonesia earthquake: Aid shortages and fears of starvation as aftershocks continue
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
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Boy, 12, drowns in river in north-east London
The boy was seen entering the River Lea at 6pm on Saturday
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Warning issued as water levels at US’ second-largest reservoir fall to record low
The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River
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Trump slammed for ‘flying palace’ trips with aide: ‘He wants to travel with Natalie’
Democratic senator Jon Ossoff claimed that the president is ‘treating citizens as fools and those who serve as pawns’
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Ranked: Europe’s windiest roads for your next trip
A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip. #Destinations
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Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved
New research found 34% of Britons would consider taking weight loss medication in tablet form rather than injections.
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Car washes and window cleaning could face bans on water use, ministers warned
Government planners have warned that further water restrictions could be extended to more businesses
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Huge inferno engulfs ‘Russian Amazon’ after Ukraine’s largest ever drone strike
Ukraine has successfully targeted Wildberries hubs seven times in six weeks as part of a campaign to bring the war to Russia
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Blair and Kushner in Middle East to try to save Trump’s Gaza peace deal
Jared Kushner is slated to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday in discussions aimed at saving a 15-point, U.S.-backed roadmap
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Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?
The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves
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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Virgin takes another step towards Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death
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Gianni Infantino: Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
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Athens’ all-marble Olympic Stadium gets first major clean in a century
The iconic venue hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
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Cambridge chancellor hits out at ‘racist feeding frenzy’ targeting Jason Arday
Lord Chris Smith has questioned the way in which the Black professor was treated by the media prior to his death
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The Works shareholder questions chair’s New Zealand residency and home working
The retailer is rowing with investment firm Kelso over the appointment of an additional company director to the current board of five.
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Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support
Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying change to budget measure is ‘unconscionable’
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Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms?
Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
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Trump says BBC is harassing his family after trying to subpoena his children
Trump legal team claims the BBC is ‘abusing the deposition process’ as broadcaster fights a $10 billion lawsuit
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Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia
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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters
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Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban in 50 years
The last ban was put in place during the infamous scorching summer of 1976
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Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night
‘There are people there who are not worthy of life ... they’re not even people,’ he said
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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru
Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.
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Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians
In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli.
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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, officials say
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
