It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think – here’s why
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss’ order
The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash. Source: BBC News
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official. Source: BBC News
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Source: BBC News
‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Source:…
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. Source: BBC News
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis. Source:…
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to…
The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. Source: BBC News
Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid ‘endless’ scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative…