Is a UK heatwave in the weather forecast for September?
The Met Office released the new set of storm names for 2025/26 on Monday with Amy, Bram, Chandra and Dave the first four on the list. Storms can be named…
Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty Images Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by…
EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference
The navigation system of a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted due to suspected Russian interference, the European Commission said. A spokesperson said the “GPS jamming” happened while…
Darren Jones given new role as Keir Starmer revamps No 10 team
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News AFP via Getty Images Darren Jones has been given a key No 10 role by Sir Keir Starmer, as the prime minister shakes up his…
Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power
Henry ZeffmanChief Political Correspondent Getty Images Many of the names involved in Sir Keir Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up are not even household names in Westminster. But the latest moves, announced…
Burning Man festival death investigated as homicide
A murder investigation has been launched at the Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after a man was found “lying in a pool of blood” on Saturday…
Mob burns woman to death for allegedly blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad
A woman has been burnt to death by a mob in northern Nigeria’s Niger state after she was accused of blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad, police have said. Police condemned the…
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of 11 UN staff arrested by Houthi authorities in Yemen. The workers were detained by security forces…
Royal Mail returns a profit for first time since 2022
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter, BBC News Getty Images Royal Mail has returned a profit for the first time in three years as the company attempts to turnaround its fortunes. In its…
Four injured, one seriously, in staircase collapse in St Ives
A woman has potentially life-changing injuries after an external staircase collapsed at a block of flats, police have said. Three other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after…