Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:54 GMT
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:57:07 GMT
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.
'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:39:06 GMT
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:02:30 GMT
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:56:57 GMT
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:03:37 GMT
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.
Jersey assisted dying law granted Royal Assent
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:58:22 GMT
Jersey is set to be the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.
Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:23:46 GMT
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:14 GMT
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:49:12 GMT
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
