Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:25:13 GMT
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:27 GMT
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:01:19 GMT
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:55 GMT
The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:13:26 GMT
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.
Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:16 GMT
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.
‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:21:34 GMT
Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?
How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:11:31 GMT
Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.
Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:23:50 GMT
Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?
Search begins for King's new top aide
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:23:35 GMT
The King will need a new private secretary, with Sir Clive Alderton stepping down next year.
