Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales

Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Heathrow Airport warns of disruption following floods
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport