More than two-thirds of England now in drought
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.