Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers
PM Keir Starmer’s final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
Category: World
Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse
The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
One man’s hunger strike changed India’s map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year’s floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.
I thought we’d grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
53+ best new products in July from Hoka, Beis, Olaplex and more
We rounded up July’s newest tech, home and beauty products. Shop the Hoka Clifton 11, Beis Weekender, Olaplex serum oil mist and more.
Iceberg lettuce supplier investigated as possible source in cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms as a source in an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff
Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.
How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
Hundreds of Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke spreads south
Smoke from more than 800 blazes has affected cities from Toronto to New York, as well as the US Midwest.
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.