Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.