Politics
Alan Jones Trial: Week One Reveals Fearful Friendship and Generous Payments
Week one of Alan Jones's trial reveals a 'fearful' friendship and 'generous' payments to an alleged teenage victim, according to prosecutor's opening statements.
Culture
Billy confirms Joe attacked him in Emmerdale, changing everything
Billy Fletcher confirms Joe Tate attacked him in Emmerdale, changing everything ahead of Dawn's exit. But is he telling the truth?
Sports
Kerolin's £1m Barcelona Move Stuns Manchester City After No-Show
Kerolin joined Barcelona from Manchester City for a WSL-record €1.2m fee after failing to report for pre-season, leaving staff and players disappointed.
Business
Diageo to double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis unveils plan to nearly double Guinness production by 2031 and cut jobs, boosting shares over 6% despite sales decline.
Environment
Transport
Power cut halts trains across north-west England
A power cut at Manchester Rail Operating Centre halted trains across north-west England, causing major disruption. Passengers advised not to travel; services delayed by over an hour.
Rail chaos after electrical fault hits six operators
An electrical fault at a rail communications centre caused major disruption across six train operators in England, with delays up to 60 minutes and cancellations until end of day.
Biggest London McDonald's to Open 24/7
McDonald's Leicester Square, London's largest branch, will soon operate 24/7 after Westminster Council approved extended hours, despite Met Police concerns over crime.
Robotaxis to hit London after Uber, Wayve get licences
Uber and Wayve have been granted minicab licences by TfL, paving the way for robotaxis to debut in London later this summer, with 100,000 people already on the interest list.
NYC Auctions Last MetroCard Machines for Omny Transition
MTA auctions final 60 MetroCard vending machines, weighing up to 1,050 lbs, as contactless Omny system replaces them. Bids open until Aug 19.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.
