Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
NYT: Germany, France and Britain are preparing a separate format for talks on Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
British teams race to double golden glory in European Championship relays
Men’s and women’s 4x100 teams complete wins in styleAmy Hunt to chase fourth gold in mixed relay on SundayNo sooner had Amy Hunt won a staggering third European gold medal in five days than she pointe
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset policeA body has been found in the search for an 18-year-old British man who went missing last
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Britain's prime minister has called for reflection after the sudden death of Jason Arday, a Black professor at Cambridge University who faced plagiarism accusations
World
abcnews.com
15.08.2026
Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people
A widely available food-preservation chemical is emerging as a disturbing factor in rising UK suicide deaths, particularly among younger people and men. Researchers say the scale may be underestimated
Science
sciencedaily.com
15.08.2026
Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.
Education
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
British Museum’s £33 tickets sold out in a day but some slots have been reserved for guests at five-star One AldwychThose hoping to snare a glimpse of the Bayeux tapestry when it comes to the British
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change
The UK has experienced several heat waves this summer—heat stress among workers is one of the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rash and
Science
phys.org
15.08.2026
Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stayBack in October 2020, the UK immigration minister stood up in parliament to reassure
Politics
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’
The British actor delivers his strongest performance to date in indie film Union County as a person struggling with substance abuse trying to turn his life aroundEvery week, Annette Deao, a drug depen
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Development comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a flurry of bulk orders from myster
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Carry on collecting: why old British shopping bags are suddenly in demand
Vintage classics from WH Smith, M&S and Tesco are being bought online, perhaps as part of a nostalgic return to owning tangible itemsWhen it comes to everyday objects, a supermarket carrier bag could
Finance
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
BBC was warned of author’s claim to possess missing clothes of child murder victim
Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possessionThe BBC was warned by two whistleblowers that a British true crime author was claimi
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Christopher Berry-Dee is the UK’s all-time bestselling true crime author. Is he also a violent abuser of women and children?
The British writer is known for his unique ability to get inside the heads of serial killers. But a Guardian investigation reveals multiple accusations of assault and child sexual abuse. What is the t
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
British authorities sent emergency warnings to residents
Warnings have been sent to mobile phone numbers for all residents of England and Wales due to the increased risk of bushfires due to drought in the UK.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
A light-engine plane crashed in Britain and there were fatalities
Two people died as a result of the crash of a light engine plane in the administrative territory of Wales, Great Britain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Ian Crafford, Editor of ‘Hope and Glory,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ Dies at 82
Ian Crafford, who edited notable films including John Boorman’s “Hope and Glory” and “Field of Dreams,” died July 22 of cancer at his home in Brazil. He was 82. Born in Hemel Hempstead, U.K., Crafford
Culture
variety.com
15.08.2026