Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.

Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

It has happened less than 24 hours after a train came off the tracks in East Sussex.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.