Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.