Politics
US pauses Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures
The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Trump to halt the bombing campaign. The Pentagon updated its war casualty database, showing 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since the war began.
Culture
Bill Oddie, Goodies star and beloved birdwatcher, dies aged 85
Bill Oddie, comedian from The Goodies and pioneering wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. He inspired new generations of birdwatchers through TV series like Springwatch.
Sports
Arsenal and Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Inter reach verbal agreement for John Stones
Inter Milan have reached a verbal agreement with John Stones on a free transfer, beating Arsenal and Chelsea to the England defender's signature.
Business
DCC Energy agrees £5.75bn takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners
DCC Energy, a FTSE 100 energy firm, has agreed a £5.75bn takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners despite opposition from its founder and major shareholders, highlighting the exodus of UK-listed companies.
Environment
Transport
Bill Oddie, comedy legend and birdwatcher, dies aged 85
Bill Oddie, star of The Goodies and Springwatch, has died at 85. He faced bipolar disorder and felt undervalued by the BBC despite his iconic TV career.
My year as a 'gopher' taught me all errand runners are holy
A former law student reflects on her year as a bicycle courier delivering legal documents in Canberra, learning to appreciate all errand runners.
London could see six days of rain in early August
London may get six days of rain from August 4-9 after a heatwave, with 38% rain likelihood on August 4. July has been 3C above average with just 1% rainfall in southern England.
Sandy beach 'most beautiful in UK' 2 hours from London
Broadstairs in Kent, named one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK, is under 2 hours from London by train. Explore seven sandy bays including Viking Bay, Botany Bay, and Joss Bay.
Girlguiding redesigns uniforms for self-expression
Girlguiding is overhauling its uniforms to emphasize self-expression and confidence, introducing a flexible kit with multiple options for each badge level.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?
