The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested
From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home• The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested• How to make your vacuum clean
Tech
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US Amateur champion Whaley and Poulter's son named in GB&I Walker Cup team
US Amateur champion Jack Whaley has been selected in the Great Britain and Ireland team for the 2026 Walker Cup against the USA.
Sport
skysports.com
18.08.2026
Russia warned Britain: London will have to answer for the drones it sent to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live
Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike target
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Continue Tussle Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office
Sony’s superhero tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.3 million), elevating its running total to $106
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Half of homes in Great Britain taking longer to sell than last year amid mortgage volatility
Many buyers wait in hope of better deal, although there are hotspots in Scotland and northern EnglandHalf of homes in Great Britain are taking longer to sell than last year as volatile conditions in t
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
The ultra rich are collecting fossils, and that’s bad for science – podcast
One of the UK’s best fossil collections has been sold overseas in what experts have called a loss to the nation. The collection, which is now on display at the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi, was
Science
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government to
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
MEDIA: The phone numbers of three British ministers were leaked on the Internet
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
The personal phone numbers of three British government ministers have been leaked online
The personal mobile phone numbers of three British ministers, including Defense Minister Wes Streeting, have been leaked online.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor
The FBI has warned of 'malicious actors' misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Britain’s only desalination plant remains idle during drought
Water flow in the river Thames has dropped low enough to warrant the use of England’s only large-scale desalination plant, but it hasn’t been switched on at all this year
Science
newscientist.com
17.08.2026
Fery loses in Cincinnati despite fightback vs De Minaur after rain delays
Britain's Arthur Fery was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, but only after a thrilling fightback was halted by Alex de Minaur following several rain delays.
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 fin
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
UK children begin unsupervised outdoor play nearly a year later than their parents did, survey shows
Researchers have found that children are now nearly 11 when they first start playing outdoors without supervision. That's more than a year older than their parents' generation, with parents reporting
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Deal
British singer Ellie Goulding has taken legal action against her former managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, claiming that the two failed to disclose to her that TaP’s parent company,
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026