Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.

Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.