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Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m

Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m

August 21, 2026

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect weather around the world

Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect weather around the world

August 21, 2026

The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk

August 21, 2026

The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

August 21, 2026

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes

August 21, 2026

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism

Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism

August 21, 2026

Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

August 20, 2026

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

August 21, 2026

German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

Men admit trying to tunnel into jewellery shop

Men admit trying to tunnel into jewellery shop

August 21, 2026

Three men who tried to break into a Tooting jewellers plead guilty to conspiring to commit burglary.

World number one Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper withdraw from US Open

World number one Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper withdraw from US Open

August 21, 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.

Body recovered in search for man fallen overboard on cruise ship

Body recovered in search for man fallen overboard on cruise ship

August 21, 2026

The man was reported missing at 08:35 on Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel MS Ambition, about 36 nautical miles from Arbroath.

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

August 21, 2026

Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

Stormy autumn, cold winter - El Niño could bring a tough few months for the UK

Stormy autumn, cold winter - El Niño could bring a tough few months for the UK

August 21, 2026

This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.

The town whose council wants migrants to move in

The town whose council wants migrants to move in

August 21, 2026

Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

August 21, 2026

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

August 21, 2026

There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

August 21, 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

August 21, 2026

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

August 21, 2026

The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

August 21, 2026

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

August 21, 2026

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

August 21, 2026

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

August 21, 2026

Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says

August 21, 2026

Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

August 21, 2026

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs

August 21, 2026

The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

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Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?

Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?

August 21, 2026

And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?

Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?

August 20, 2026

The Sussexes love a surprise – but why have they decided to make a return to the UK?

An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum

An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum

July 02, 2026

Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal

'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal

August 21, 2026

Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

August 21, 2026

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan

'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan

August 21, 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.

Sinner & Draper withdraw from US Open

Sinner & Draper withdraw from US Open

August 21, 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.

Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid

Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid

August 21, 2026

Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

August 21, 2026

Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

Russell takes pole position for Dutch GP sprint race

Russell takes pole position for Dutch GP sprint race

August 21, 2026

Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.