EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:32 GMT
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:49:51 GMT
The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.
All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:26:47 GMT
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.
Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:45 GMT
Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Barnsley.
Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:45:46 GMT
The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.
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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT
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Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:58:41 GMT
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is set to stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side amid interest from Arsenal.
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:11:30 GMT
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
