England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.

Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.

AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried