Tens of thousands evacuated from France’s Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires spread
Responding to the spread of fires, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, Madrid’s regional president, said it was: “The worst fire in the history of the region.” Speaking at an emergency command post in the southwestern municipality of Cenicientos, she…
Rhinogydd wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
Residents said the smoke had caused a “fogginess” and “acrid smell” stretching for several miles between Torfaen and Pontypool. SWFRS warned residents to keep windows and doors closed, and advised commuters to switch air…
China’s animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
In New York City’s Times Square, one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the world, photographs of Wang Wang come up on a gigantic digital screen every 35 minutes. One of the captions reads: “She was loved. She wanted to live. She…
Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
Andy Burnham has said he will review an early prisoner release policy, due to come into force this autumn, following anger that two killers of PC Andrew Harper could be freed early. From September, thousands of offenders in England and Wales will be…
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham’s government
When Burnham became prime minister on Monday, Sarwar hailed him for his “bold Labour vision”. Former Greater Manchester mayor Burnham appointed his Cabinet on Monday night, but a raft of ministerial appointments are still to come. BBC…
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
A tropical storm swirling in the US Gulf is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a “life-threatening storm surge” to the south-east of the country, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Tropical Storm Bertha was located about 105…
Watch: Keir Starmer’s last speech as prime minister in full
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his final address as prime minister on Monday as Andy Burnham takes the country’s top job. In front of an applauding crowd, Starmer said “my work is done” and wished Burnham well. After repeated assurances…
'What a way to take it' – best of Fox's winning final round at The Open
Enjoy the best moments from Ryan Fox’s final round at the 2026 Open Championship as the New Zealander wins the first major of his career at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Source link
The Papers: 'Messiah without a mandate' and 'attack of the Argie ants'
Today’s papers spotlight Andy Burnham on the eve of him becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Source link
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The Labour Party’s 2024 manifesto – which the new leader said he would follow – had pledged…