Politics
Europe's Heatwaves Could Drive Up Insurance Premiums, S&P Warns
Europe's heatwaves could hit insurers' earnings, leading to higher premiums, as claims rise from heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, S&P says.
Culture
Turner winner Abu Hamdan: sound evidence exposes human rights abuses
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Turner Prize winner and director of Earshot, uses sound evidence to investigate human rights abuses, from Gaza killings to sonic weapons in Belgrade.
Sports
Petit: Arsenal need striker and winger before transfer deadline
Emmanuel Petit says Arsenal need two more signings—a striker and a left winger—before the deadline to secure back-to-back Premier League titles.
Business
Post Office cash deposits: a new front in UK money laundering
Hundreds of millions in dirty cash are laundered via UK post offices yearly, yet police investigations are hampered by the Horizon scandal's legacy, allowing criminals to exploit the system with little oversight.
Transport
Environment
Hezbollah's welfare state fills void as Lebanon's government struggles
In south Lebanon, Hezbollah's social welfare system replaces the cash-strapped state, deepening divisions as Israeli occupation continues and the government tries to rebuild trust.
Partial Lunar Eclipse: Start Time and London Weather Risk
The partial lunar eclipse on August 28 will see 93% of the Moon covered, peaking at 5.12am, but London weather may hinder visibility.
UK Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse: Date, Time and How to Watch
A partial lunar eclipse will turn 94% of the moon blood red on Friday morning, visible across the UK without protective glasses, says the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
BBC Weather forecasts 6-day rain spell for London
London faces rain or showers for six consecutive days from Wednesday, August 26, following five official heatwaves, with temperatures dropping to 22-26°C.
London weather: BBC forecasts six days of rain
BBC Weather predicts six consecutive days of rain or showers in London from Wednesday, August 26, following five heatwaves, with highs up to 26°C.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?
