Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

A woman is also seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition.

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.