Politics
Lula returns to Vila Euclides to launch final campaign
Brazil's President Lula returns to Vila Euclides stadium, site of 1979-80 strikes that boosted democracy, to launch his seventh and final presidential campaign ahead of October's election.
Culture
EastEnders' Aaron Thiara to exit as Ravi after four years
Aaron Thiara, who plays Ravi Gulati, will leave EastEnders at the end of 2026 after four years, with exit storylines planned.
Sports
Xabi Alonso responds to Chelsea fans booing Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea fans during pre-season friendly. Xabi Alonso thanked supporters for their reception and addressed the atmosphere.
Business
John Lewis boss Peter Ruis exits as Harvey Nichols sold to Frasers
Peter Ruis steps down as John Lewis boss after nine months, with Will Kernan replacing him; Harvey Nichols bought by Frasers Group for knockdown price.
Transport
Environment
UK 'Severe Alert' Sparks Backlash Over Wildfire Warning
The UK's 'severe alert' on wildfires sparked backlash, with critics calling it 'overreach' and urging more climate action as record fires hit England and Wales.
London floods warning after record summer, expert says
London faces autumn flood risk after record summer; weather expert Jim Dale warns of heavy rain due to natural balancing and latent energy, PM Burnham echoes concerns.
Prince William Thanks Firefighters Amid UK Wildfires
Prince William thanked emergency services for battling UK wildfires, expressing condolences for those who lost homes, as 19 homes were destroyed in Stourbridge.
Khan Warns Burnham: Don't Slow Down on Net Zero
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges PM Andy Burnham to reassure on net zero, citing heatwaves and wildfires, amid concerns over oil and gas policies and EV target consultations.
London Forecast: Four Days of Rain After Record Heatwave
London is set for four days of rain starting Sunday, August 23, ending a dry spell after the hottest day of the year hit 38.1C in Kew Gardens.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!
