Fifa says 'nobody is selling football' as it responds to backlash over World Cup investment plan
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:31:44 GMT
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:32:09 GMT
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:07:08 GMT
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:31:30 GMT
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:19 GMT
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:42:16 GMT
Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.
Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:41:09 GMT
At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:21:18 GMT
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
Situation is stabilising, say crews tackling Suffolk wildfire
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:12:58 GMT
The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.
Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:28:46 GMT
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
