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Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election
Second round in regional elections held amid deadly clashes and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms.
World
Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.
Finance
Gold prices today, Monday, August 3, 2026: Gold prices open higher after U.S. pauses planned airstrikes
World
Who will shape post-war Iran?
There are competing narratives in Tehran for its post-war recovery.
Tech
Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers
New security research offers a rare view inside residential proxy networks, which rely on apps that share a person's internet connection wit
World
Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship
Palestine's new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.
World
Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know
Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.
World
Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war
There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.
Finance
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
Finance
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
Health
Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties
The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.
Health
Health service reviews cost almost £188,000
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.
Tech
A Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem
June emerged from stealth today with a $20 million pre-seed round to make AI adoption simpler.
Finance
Best CD rates today, Monday, August 3, 2026: Lock in up to 4.10% APY
Finance
Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Monday, August 3, 2026: You can earn up to 4.15% APY
Finance
HELOC and home equity loan rates today, Monday, August 3, 2026: Just a 2-basis-point differential
Finance
It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
Politics
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
World
‘Tell us’: Gaza family trapped between hope and pain over missing brothers
The disappearance of two boys last year has turned the Abdel Aal family’s life into an endless search for answers.
World
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.
Finance
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
World
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
World
Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.
World
Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin
US President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.
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