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Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
19.08.2026 - 21:53

Murder investigation after woman dies and nine injured in fire in west London
A total of nine people were taken to hospital following the fire at a residential address in Hounslow.
19.08.2026 - 21:36

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of 171.
19.08.2026 - 21:25

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
19.08.2026 - 21:02

Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
19.08.2026 - 21:00

Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
19.08.2026 - 20:58

Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
19.08.2026 - 20:45

81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
19.08.2026 - 20:26

ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
19.08.2026 - 20:23

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
19.08.2026 - 19:47

Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.
19.08.2026 - 19:16

Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.
19.08.2026 - 19:14

Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England
Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.
19.08.2026 - 19:09

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
19.08.2026 - 18:43

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
19.08.2026 - 18:42

Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
19.08.2026 - 18:31

Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis in the spotlight
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
19.08.2026 - 18:30

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
19.08.2026 - 18:12

Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
19.08.2026 - 17:47

Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
19.08.2026 - 17:47

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.
19.08.2026 - 17:39

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
19.08.2026 - 17:33

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
19.08.2026 - 17:21

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
19.08.2026 - 17:21

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.
19.08.2026 - 17:01

'Words cannot describe losing our home in Stourbridge wildfire'
Loxie and Robin Williams returned home on Thursday to find firefighters trying to save their home.
19.08.2026 - 17:01

Track defect found on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
19.08.2026 - 16:06

Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.
19.08.2026 - 15:55

BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
19.08.2026 - 15:00

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
19.08.2026 - 14:09

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
19.08.2026 - 13:27

The US inmate convicted in 1950 who was spared execution eight times
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
19.08.2026 - 13:22

'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.
19.08.2026 - 07:01

Tuesday

Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
18.08.2026 - 17:50

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