About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:50:12 GMT
This comes after thousands of migrants were reported to have illegally crossed into the territory on Thursday and Friday.
Asian nations join growing opposition to Fifa's controversial World Cup investment plan
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:08:37 GMT
The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.
Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:03:37 GMT
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
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.
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:48:42 GMT
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:30:24 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.
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.
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.
What your summer reading list says about you
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:26:02 GMT
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
