Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?

UK heatwave to intensify again as it enters second week
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week