Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil…
Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise. Source: BBC News
Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027
Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them. Source:…
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns. Source: BBC…
Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025. Source: BBC News
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered. Source: BBC News
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030. Source:…
Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence. Source:…
Musician to go ahead with Fringe shows after treasured instruments stolen
Sachie Mikawa cancelled her best-selling nights at the Rotunda Theatre after her trumpet and vintage melodica went missing. Source: BBC…