Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.…
Month: August 2026
Tupac murder trial: ‘All hell broke loose’ night of rapper’s shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care…
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine. Source: BBC News
US-Canada trade talks ‘intense’ as new tariff deadline looms
Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a…
To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.…
Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds ‘no signs of trauma’
The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville. Source:…
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes…
Russia’s prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army – a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.…
Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian’s Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after…
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran issue
The US and Oman have separately been negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has been closed…