British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’
Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institutionOne of the most important collections of UK Jurassic fossils ever compiled
World
theguardian.com
08.08.2026
Arron Banks ‘hired private detective’ to look into journalist who investigated Reform UK
Asked whether he targeted reporter who investigated party finances, Brexit campaigner says: ‘When you live by the sword, you die by the sword’The prominent Reform UK member and Brexit campaigner Arro
World
theguardian.com
08.08.2026
The Bond effect? How MI6 fascinates spy watchers around the world
Britain’s spooks take quiet satisfaction from survey ranking Secret Intelligence Service Europe’s top espionage agency MI6 has the swagger of James Bond; its French equivalent, DGSE, the complexities
World
theguardian.com
08.08.2026
Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and moreLawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Friday to release the brother
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
UK politics: Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – as it happened
Home Office minister Anna Turley says PM is ‘authentic’ and praises video of him discussing bar snacks with John HealeyStreeting said it was “not OK” that the killers of PC Andrew Harper were eligible
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures, w
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs
Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from local councils which try to restrict custo
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Four types of thinker, the cyclosporiasis outbreak, and the UK’s biggest telescope threatened – podcast
Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample, Guardian science editor, to discuss three eye-catching science stories including an investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinker. Also on
Science
theguardian.com
06.08.2026
UK tribunal confirms professor’s anti-Zionism is legally protected belief
David Miller has told Al Jazeera the ruling is a victory that will encourage others to speak out against Zionism.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Pakistan and Uganda athletes ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games
UK police looking into reports of 'missing' athletes who didn't return home after Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Inside the Palestine Action protests
After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026