UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.