Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.

Sir Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle top team
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

Andrew Griffith will take over the role as part of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.