| Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village - Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:16:22 GMT |
| Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says - Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice in a letter to staff says she shares concerns raised about Jason Arday's appointment as professor. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:14:24 GMT |
| Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations - The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:09:48 GMT |
| Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration - The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:48:58 GMT |
| Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing - Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:32:17 GMT |
| Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle - A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:28:05 GMT |
| Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake - Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:28:02 GMT |
| I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans - Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:23 GMT |
| Phones banned in Edinburgh schools - but still no pouches to keep them in - The council say the pouches will not be ready until next month at the earliest, as the new system is still being tested. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:13:37 GMT |
| X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show - Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:03:56 GMT |
| Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns - The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure". Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:57:44 GMT |
| The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m - Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:29:22 GMT |
| Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed - Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:30:16 GMT |
| Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends - Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:35:01 GMT |
| Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report finds - A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:32:52 GMT |
| Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break? - The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:39 GMT |
| Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break? - The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:39 GMT |
| Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter? - Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:26:48 GMT |
| How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? - The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:04:59 GMT |
| Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez - The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:29:02 GMT |