More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:19:08 GMT
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:12:02 GMT
Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.
Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:11:39 GMT
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:14 GMT
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:07:05 GMT
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:08:13 GMT
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.
'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:34:17 GMT
A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.
Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:28:34 GMT
More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Ariana Grande says 'boundaries need to be set' after announcing break
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:36:18 GMT
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".
Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:19:01 GMT
Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.
