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
Month: August 2026
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…
Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library. Source: BBC News
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the…
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided…
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C. Source: BBC News
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry. Source: BBC News