Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near a village on the Pacific Coast.