France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region. Source: BBC News
Month: July 2026
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to…
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham…
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms ‘left out in the cold’
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out. Source: BBC News
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules. Source: BBC News
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.…
Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up
Winstone, known for EastEnders and Made in Dagenham, is the eighth celebrity to be confirmed. Source: BBC News
Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive ‘substantial’ libel damages from the Sun publisher
Qasim Akhtar is to receive "substantial" damages to settle a High Court libel claim from a story last eyar. Source:…
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it". Source: BBC…
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and…