Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spread
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.