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…
Month: August 2026
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…
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised. Source: BBC News
‘Unprecedented’ rain in Japan kills eight people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport. Source: BBC…
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying". Source: BBC News
The Office’s Lucy Davis ‘overwhelmed’ by kindness after cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer. Source: BBC News