Singer Self Esteem to make cinematic debut in film set in 1980s
Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. Source: BBC News
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta…
Seven killed after Thai student opens fire at home and school
Authorities say the 14-year-old killed his grandparents before gunning down five teachers at his school. Source: BBC News
Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes. Source: BBC News
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2. Source: BBC News
Campaigners call for Jared Leto’s concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims
The musician – who denies the claims – is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's…
I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers. Source: BBC News
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in…
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided…