El Niño warming set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Scientists say the "unprecedented event" will likely push up global temperatures in 2027 and put the UK at risk of a wetter, stormier autumn.

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

My life was changed by a terror attack - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.