US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.

England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.