Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used in strikes, but the MoD says it stands against Russian aggression.

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.