Stourbridge wildfire victims to return home after major blaze
Stourbridge wildfire victims will return home after a major blaze destroyed 19 homes and 500 acres, as emergency services declare the fire under control.
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Man, 50, charged with arson after 10 fires in London Fields
A 50-year-old man has been charged with arson after around 10 small fires were deliberately started in London Fields, Hackney, on August 15. No injuries were reported.
Reform to scrap Pip in £50bn welfare overhaul plan
Reform UK's plan to scrap Pip disability benefits, cutting £50bn from UK welfare, targeting 2.89 million people, as detailed by Robert Jenrick.
Prince Harry Plans Regular UK Visits After Royal Reunion
Prince Harry aims to visit the UK every few months after a 'happy' reunion with King Charles, sources say, with a return expected next month.
Killer Clown Craze: 10 Years On, Tragedies and Copycats
A decade after the 2016 'killer clown' craze sparked by a film stunt, copycat incidents caused deaths, arrests, and a UK jail sentence, with a new sighting in Illinois this month.
Benefits paid early before August bank holiday for millions
Millions will receive benefit payments early on August 28 ahead of the bank holiday. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more are included.
Hurricane Lala kills one in Hawaii with 91mph winds
At least one person died as Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii with 91mph winds, 25 inches of rain, and a 3ft storm surge, leaving 60,000 without power.
Bloodied Marine pilot walks away from F-18 crash
A Marine pilot survived an F-18 crash in Washington state, walking away with minor cuts after ejecting. The jet sparked a wildfire, and the incident is under investigation.
Nato jets shoot down drone over Romania in fourth incident this year
Two Spanish Nato jets shot down a drone over Romania on August 16, 2026, the fourth such incident this year, amid heightened tensions near Ukraine.
Shane Richie's Wife Files for Divorce After 19 Years
Shane Richie's wife Christine has reportedly divorced him after 19 years, citing she'd 'had enough' of his behaviour, days before his drink-driving arrest.
Ex-officer in New Orleans plot released after no indictment
Christopher Gillum, accused of planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, was released after a Louisiana grand jury declined to indict him on terrorism charges.
Morocco arrests 111 migrants at Ceuta border
Moroccan police arrested 111 people attempting to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave, two weeks after 72,000 migrants surged across, killing 96.
Zimbabwe boat tragedy: death toll rises to 68
Death toll in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba ferry disaster rises to 68 with 22 more bodies recovered; 18 children among dead.
O'Connor Takes European Heptathlon Gold
Kate O'Connor secured heptathlon gold at the European Athletics Championships on day six, marking Ireland's first major multi-event triumph in decades.
TikToker jumps fences to help as Birmingham fires destroy homes
A TikToker jumped fences to warn residents and fight flames as six homes were destroyed in Birmingham, raising over £5,567 in 24 hours.
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.
Mass deportation orders in US immigration courts' mega master hearings
US immigration courts are issuing mass deportation orders in 'mega master' hearings, with 53,808 in absentia orders in June alone, often with short notice and without legal representation, according to researchers.
Naidoc awards honour 'fearless, brilliant' Rhoda Roberts
Rhoda Roberts, a 'fearless, brilliant' promoter of First Nations culture, was posthumously awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Naidoc awards in Alice Springs.
Tupac murder trial: Duane Davis faces court 30 years later
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63, stands trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 drive-by shooting; opening statements begin Monday, with prosecutors relying on his memoir.
Peltola Rejects Harris Fundraising Support
Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris's unsolicited fundraising appeal, emphasizing her focus on Alaska and local endorsements.
Royal Estates Rent Homes Failing Energy Standards
Over 100 homes on King Charles and Prince William's estates have EPC ratings of F or G, failing legal minimums, with one in five of sampled lets substandard.
FDA elevates salmonella egg recall to highest risk level
The FDA reclassified a recall of nearly 1.6m dozen eggs as Class I after a salmonella outbreak sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalized.
Kelly Osbourne hits back at Dee Snider over Ozzy lyrics row
Kelly Osbourne defended late father Ozzy after Twisted Sister's Dee Snider claimed bassists wrote all his lyrics, calling him 'yesterday's headline'.
Tributes to Jason Arday, Former Cambridge Professor
Tributes have been paid to Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor and prominent sociologist, following his death at 42.
Royal Parks gardeners vote 95% for strike over pay
Gardeners at Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and St James's Park voted 95% for strike action after rejecting a 70p-an-hour pay rise as 'insulting'.
British hikers with prams rescued from Austrian Alps
Nine British hikers, including babies in prams, were airlifted from the Austrian Alps after getting lost at 7,628ft with no equipment.
EastEnders: Max's Affair With Priya Nears Exposure
Max Branning's affair with Priya Nandra-Hart is exposed next week, as he oversleeps at her flat, missing Cindy's calls, and lies to cover his tracks.
Billy learns Caleb and Ruby's Emmerdale secret as Kev confesses
Billy discovers Caleb and Ruby knew Kev attacked him, not Joe Tate, as Kev confesses at the Stend do, leaving Billy to decide his next move.
Richmond Council opposes Heathrow third runway plan
Richmond Council has formally objected to the Government's draft Heathrow expansion policy, arguing 'London needs a better Heathrow, not a bigger one,' citing noise, pollution, and health concerns.
Khan 'given up' on Gallows Corner, Tories claim
Conservative politicians accuse Sadiq Khan of 'giving up' on Gallows Corner after City Hall failed to respond to FOI requests about the delayed reopening, leaving businesses in misery.
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