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Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says

Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

Swinney to cut number of mainland health boards from 11 to two

Existing boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.

JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech

Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mou…

WATCH: New video shows plane crashing off Florida beach

ABC News' Victor Oquendo reports on a new video showing a small banner plane crashing into the ocean off a Florida beach.

Football transfer deadline day: Manchester City move for Fernández, Villa sign Mbaye, and more – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveThe Rumour Mill: check all of the deadline-day gossipYou can mail Daniel and follow…

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UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget

The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998

Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding

The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

England v Ireland: first women’s cricket one-day international – live

Updates from the first ODI, 1pm BST start at LeicesterSign up to receive The Spin newsletter | And mail Geoff2nd over: Ireland 5-0 (Tector 4, Lewis 0) Lauren Fi…

Nepal-Tibet floods: warning signs visible before glacier collapse, report says, as death toll passes 1,000 – latest updates

Scientists say better early-warning system could have saved lives, as rescue efforts for the 4,500 still missing continueNepal last week turned down foreign ​in…

What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

‘Demonic oppression’ and ‘girly convos’: the podcast wooing young women back to Christianity

Girls Gone Bible is on tour in the US, touting a regressive ideal of femininity through discussions of abstinence and mental health strugglesAt first glance, th…

Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election

Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years agoThe year was 1962 and the Kennedy administration was…

‘They take the water, the springs dry up’: fear as Guatemalan goldmine plan is revived

After lying dormant for years, the Era Dorada project in Asunción Mita resumed this year and villagers say history is being repeated, despite promises of change…

What should we do with Trump’s monstrous architectural legacy? | Jan-Werner Müller

Questions over Trump’s ballroom and other structures might not feel urgent. But when his reign ends, Trumpism must be repudiatedOn Monday, a majority on the sup…

Smart ideas for preserving summer fruit | Kitchen aide

From fermenting plums in honey and pickling courgettes in vinegar brine to a British take on kimchi, there are many ways to make the most of the warm-weather ha…

‘We’re hunky in our own way’: Modern Family’s Mitch and Cam on their hilarious and groundbreaking love

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet proved that opposites really do attract in the smash hit sitcom. But beyond the bickering and and pranks, there was a…

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours

Damascus’ Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its streets without traffic.

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

New Norwegian King to be sworn in as ceremony takes place in Oslo parliament – Europe live

King Haakon VIII takes oath of loyalty after the death of his father King Harald V last weekOver in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first…

Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis

Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood Bellis from Southampton.

Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies

Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern EnglandThe street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across…

The 100 Best Easy Dinner Ideas for Right Now

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‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?

Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.

Tupac murder trial: Ex-gang leader found guilty

Ex-street gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of the murder of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur at a Nevada court on Monday, three decades after the rap…

Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen to hurricane before landfall: Officials

Tropical Storm Edouard is poised to significantly strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, potentially reaching hurricane strength.

Man accused of murder over fatal house fire near Middlesbrough appears in court

A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a house fire which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt.

SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns

The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP to focus on world affairs

Former PM says it is right time to go, which will trigger byelection that Greens’ Zack Polanski could targetUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is to…

They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?

The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor were razed. R…

WATCH: Woman roller skates for the first time before a large crowd

ABC News' Danny New explains how one woman turned her first time on roller skates into a social media event.

‘There’s always a fresh fury’: Tracey Scott Wilson on Black America and her play about a fraudulent journalist

As The Story – inspired by a scandal that ended a young Black reporter’s career – makes its London debut, its author explains why, two decades on, it’s more rel…

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US

One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

The man who shaped Trump: book sheds fresh light on ruthless Roy Cohn

American Scoundrel tells story of McCarthy attack dog, mob lawyer and Trump mentor – will the president be thumbing its pages?Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark have w…

‘Led us down such a dark path’: documentary explores how 9/11 changed America

In Netflix film Turning Point: Generation 9/11, the lives of people forever impacted by the terrorist attack on 2002 are exploredTwenty-five years on, memory is…

Apple enters John Ternus era as AI challenges and memory crunch intensify - cnbc.com

Apple enters John Ternus era as AI challenges and memory crunch intensify cnbc.comApple Begins Its Next Balancing Act as New C.E.O. Takes Over The New York Time…

Rampant Fires Prompt Greece to Disturb Antiquities to Save Them - The New York Times

Rampant Fires Prompt Greece to Disturb Antiquities to Save Them The New York Times

Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge - The New York Times

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Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge

Government borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs around the world, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation.

As capital goes back to normal, Niger downplays soldiers' mutiny

Niger's capital is back to normal after an intense week-end. A soldier mutiny took over Niamey on August 29, which was stopped by the army alongside the Russian…

'Massive' Russian missile, drone attacks on Kyiv

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured several more in Kyiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukraini…

GB's Fery returns to Grand Slam stage - what lies ahead?

Shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery returns to the Grand Slam stage when he faces Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open.

Not just guilty or not - The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial - BBC

Not just guilty or not - The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial BBCJurors set to continue deliberating in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after days…

China Censors and Punishes to Shape Narrative on Floods in Tibet, a Contrast to Nepal

While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say

Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.

A Fashion Disaster

We explain the scandal over John Galliano and the Met Gala.

Man in court charged with murder after deaths of woman and girl in Teesside fire

A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.

The Breakdown | Love or hate him, Erasmus misses nothing in rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ thriller

Late changes to South Africa’s team smacked of mind games, but reinvigorated New Zealand remain in the huntThe margins are slim in South Africa this past fortni…

The U.S. Military Must Learn to Say No to Trump

How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.

Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv

Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

Abroad and at odds: How the war has divided Iranians in the diaspora

Many Iranians in the diaspora remain caught in the paradox of opposing the war and the government in Tehran.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?

The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.

‘This is systemic’: Parents demand accountability over child abuse in French childcare system

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Anne, the co-founder of SOS Périscolaire in French. She argues that the controversy surrounding France’s after-school childcare…

Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it bears down on Louisiana, Texas coasts. Maps show the forecast path. - CBS News

Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it bears down on Louisiana, Texas coasts. Maps show the forecast path. CBS NewsTropical Storm Edouard could 'significantly…

‘It’s more freaky, more balls to the wall’: how alt-country won over a new generation

From Waxahatchee and Florry in the US to Brown Horse and Little Grandad in the UK, a wave of young songwriters are reinvigorating the subgenre’s earnest emotion…

Back-to-school season in France sees tighter rules on mobile phones

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 1: It's back-to-school season in France, this time with tighter rules on mobile phones. In other news, local opposition to dat…

2 dead, 1 missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood

Two people have died and one person remains missing following deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend as rescuers brace for more treacherous…

Tunisia's iconic Sidi Bou Said town added to UNESCO world heritage list

In Tunisia, UNESCO recognised the town of Sidi Bou Said as a world heritage site this July. The designation marks a new period in the cultural preservation of t…

A Hezbollah hideout stuffed with cash? Nope, this video was AI-generated

A number of pro-Israel social media accounts have shared a video they claim shows wads of cash and stacks of gold bars in a cache belonging to a deceased Hezbol…

Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut

The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

Mobile phone ban greets French teenagers going back to high school

Millions of teenagers are going back to school in France, with one major change: mobile phones are now banned in high school, in a bid by the government to impr…

Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail - The New York Times

Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail The New York TimesWhistleblower warns Postal Service's new mail ballot system has…

Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midter…

Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink - Fox News

Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink Fox NewsLive Updates: Trump vows to hit Iran hard after U.S., Tehran exch…

Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi

Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahi…

The Supreme Court’s Secret Documents, and an Unusual Order From the C.D.C. Director

Plus, a conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.

The media’s Hasan Piker obsession is letting Republican Mike Rogers off the hook | Mehdi Hasan

Mike Rogers isn’t merely campaigning alongside a controversial supporter. His campaign put an extremist on its faith leadership teamHasan Piker.Turn on cable ne…

Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm…

First baby identified through SMA screening programme starts treatment

The first baby identified through a UK-first spinal muscular atrophy screening programme has started life-changing treatment.

Transfer deadline day live: Premier League, La Liga news and done deals

Live updates and news from all signings as Premier League targets Alvarez, Balogun and Gakpo are expected to move.

Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv

Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capitalEurope live – latest updatesAt least 12 people have…

'Let Data Reign': Trump goes all in on controversial data centers

Trump argued that data centers will make communities "successful and rich."