Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:25:07 GMT
Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says.
Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:29:11 GMT
Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.
Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest mistake, family says
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:28:06 GMT
A family who claim The Salt Path author stole thousands from their business say trusting her was a big mistake.
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:18:22 GMT
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.
Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:59:45 GMT
The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.
Amber weather warning issued as thunderstorms and flooding to cause significant disruption
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:33:52 GMT
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding for Saturday morning with disruption expected.
Doctor and husband jailed for selling stolen PPE on eBay
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:48:04 GMT
Dr Attiya Sheikh, 45, and 48-year-old Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 during the Covid pandemic in 2020.
Klarna among those to introduce stricter credit checks on customers
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:32:13 GMT
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.
How history-chasing Italy can threaten England at Euro 2025
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:56:10 GMT
With Italy waiting for England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.
Relentless immigration raids are changing California's way of life
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:23:33 GMT
A month since Donald Trump called in the National Guard, raids continue to spark violent protests - and fear.
