US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.

Cooler conditions on the way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.

How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?

Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.