John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:53:16 GMT
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:14:47 GMT
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:23:23 GMT
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:45:12 GMT
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.
Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:50:51 GMT
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:52 GMT
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:32:31 GMT
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
BBC News app
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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?
