The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. ...
Month: July 2026
Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concernsOfcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being “safe enough” for children. ...
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forestNew monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. ...
Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking softwareMoroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets A former member of Morocco’s domestic intelligence service has helped to provide an unprecedented insight into how the north African state used hacking software – including Pegasus spyware – to target journalists, human rights defenders, ...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it ‘better behave’US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it ‘better behave’
US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will “finish off” Iran. ...
Argentina shatter England’s World Cup dreams in semi-finalArgentina shatter England’s World Cup dreams in semi-final
Argentina shatter England’s World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel’s side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. ...
Argentina face action after waving Falklands bannerArgentina face action after waving Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. ...
Government brings British Steel under public ownershipGovernment brings British Steel under public ownership
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. ...
Can Andy Burnham solve the UK’s housing crisis?Can Andy Burnham solve the UK’s housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM. ...
Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a ‘victory’Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a ‘victory’
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England. ...