UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

PM says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.

How soon will the drought be over?
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".