BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:57 GMT
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:59:06 GMT
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:27 GMT
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”.
ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:23:05 GMT
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:47:20 GMT
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:26:21 GMT
Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:42:00 GMT
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:49:23 GMT
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.
