Summer 2025 ‘almost certainly’ UK’s hottest on record
Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter 26 August 2025, 14:32 BST 124 Comments Updated 48 minutes ago The United Kingdom has “almost certainly” had its hottest summer on record, according to…
EU calls Israel’s Nasser Hospital attack ‘completely unacceptable’
A European Union spokesperson said Israel’s attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital was ‘completely unacceptable’.
Legal expert calls for investigation into Gaza hospital attack
Experts are calling for Israel to be investigated over the ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
Man told girls in Epping he wanted to ‘have a baby’, court hears
Man told girls he wanted to ‘have a baby’, court hears 1 hour agoLewis AdamsBBC News, EssexReporting fromChelmsford Magistrates’ Court Julia Quenzler/BBCHadush Kebatu is on trial at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court…
US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?
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Trump news live: US president moves to fire Federal Reserve governor
Lisa Cook refuses to resign after Trump announces her dismissal from the Federal Reserve.
Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case
Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security. Police restrain supporters of…
Hasbara with glitter: Israel’s politics of pleasure
Hasbara with glitter: Israel’s politics of pleasure From Sun City under apartheid to Woodstock during Vietnam, colonial and imperial regimes have always used leisure to mask brutality. Today, Israel’s pride…
Is misogyny on the rise among young boys in schools?
Barking at teachers, filming up their skirts, and groping are just some examples of rising misogynistic behaviour among teenage boys. In the United Kingdom, a third of secondary school teachers…
Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal Hamas agreed to the proposal, which was put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar more than 10 days ago. Video…