US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

The US military said the strikes were in response to Iran firing missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.

Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.

How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?

Two children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv and Poltava also saw fatalities.