China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

A woman is also seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition.

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.

Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.

Moment tornado tears through southern France
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.