Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily…
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma. Source: BBC News
Campaigner died in crash while filming Apple series
An inquest hears Claire Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan when it crashed into a large rock. Source:…
Earl Spencer to ‘tell the truth’ about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she…
Brazil’s President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon. Source: BBC News
UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support…
Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs – though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many…
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt. Source: BBC News
OpenAI makes ChatGPT less ‘human’ for teens in new safety update
OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive. Source: BBC…