US hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffs
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight.

Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.

PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn