Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:24:19 GMT
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:07 GMT
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:49:27 GMT
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than previous generations
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:52:23 GMT
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:01:32 GMT
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:39:56 GMT
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:50:04 GMT
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:10:54 GMT
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:37:33 GMT
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:15 GMT
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
