More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.

Prison capacity crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".

Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.

Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.