Mum and chef die after carnival weekend attacks

Both deaths are now being treated as murder investigations, say police.

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The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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Hospices funding woes bring cuts in beds and jobs

Five hospices caring for terminally ill people say they must cut staff because of financial pressures.

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Man caught upskirting at British Museum jailed

Jake Verano Gomez was spotted by an off-duty police officer secretly filming a woman.

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Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own.

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What taxes might be raised in the Budget?

The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?

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Elderly woman's killer released for second time to fight in Ukraine

The 85-year-old grandmother's killer has been released only a week into his 22-year prison sentence.

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Ikea trials resale website to rival eBay and Gumtree

Ikea Preowned launches in Oslo and Madrid, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year.

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Charities fear double energy price hit for pensioners

Rising energy prices and the withdrawal of financial support will hit some hard, charities say.

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Man dies in hospital days after assault in station

Police charged a man with grievous bodily harm, but say they are reviewing this after the death.

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Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus

The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills.

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'Keep Grenfell in your hearts during carnival'

Raymond Bernard lived on the top floor of Grenfell Tower for over 30 years and died in the tragedy.

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BBC sacks One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaints

The ex-footballer says there are "two sides to every story" after he is taken off air by the BBC.

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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

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Cost of public services drives up government borrowing

Borrowing hit £3.1bn last month, the highest level for July since 2021, official figures show.

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South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years

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Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Baby Reindeer up for National Television Awards

The winners will be announced at a ceremony at London's O2 Arena on 11 September.

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Circus performer hurt after falling from tightrope

The woman is being treated in hospital and Gravity Circus says she is "doing well" after the fall.

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Australia's Richardson switches to GB cycling team after Paris medals

Track cyclist Matt Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics, switches nationality and will now represent Great Britain.

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Teenager jailed for killing three friends in crash

Jake Loy admitted causing the deaths of Finlay Johns, Ian Cannon and Tyler Johnston near Dumfries.

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Relief as gallery opens, but rest of Somerset House still closed after fire

The cause of the fire at the London site is still under investigation as firefighters remain at the scene.

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The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique's freedom fighters

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Watch supplies get delivered to astronauts stranded in space

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission.

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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

Progress 89 cargo spacecraft delivers supplies to astronauts on ISS

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UK economy continues recovery with 0.6% growth

Strong growth in the services sector helped the UK to continue to emerge from last year's recession.

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North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years

Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north.

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Inflation rate rises for first time this year to 2.2%

The UK inflation rate has risen to 2.2%, but this was not as high as economists had forecast.

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Mendes makes emotional return after cancelling tour

The singer tells a London audience he felt crippled by anxiety after walking away from his 2022 tour.

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Steven Bartlett nutrition adverts banned for being misleading

Huel and Zoe were criticised for not disclosing their professional ties to the Dragons' Den star.

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Post Office IT boss quits amid Horizon delays

Post Office tech chief Chris Brocklesby leaves after a year as Horizon IT replacement faces delays.

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Disqualified Eurovision star: There never was a case against me

The singer was disqualified from the contest in May, after an alleged altercation with a camerawoman.

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Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer.

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Spurs' Bissouma apologises for laughing gas video

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised for a "severe lack of judgement" after footage emerged appearing to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas.

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Stunning pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Good weekend weather allows hundreds of balloons to fly in mass ascents.

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Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park

Superfans were told guests will go "on a journey through the African savanna" alongside a growing Simba.

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Asda to put more staff on checkouts in stores

The firm denied the move was about shoppers' preference for a human to help them rather than a machine.

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Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop key China flights

British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites.

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Baby's parents make plea for heart transplant

An 11-week-old baby is the youngest child in the UK who is waiting for a new heart.

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Corbyn in talks to form new independent MPs group

A new group could unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds of public funding and access.

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Police suffer broken bones and teeth in riot violence

More than 90 Merseyside Police officers suffered injuries in the recent disorder.

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Why are there riots in the UK?

The killing of three girls in Southport has been followed by the UK's worst unrest in over a decade.

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The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos

Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM.

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Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible."

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Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse

An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.

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Interview: Médecins Sans Frontières's Dr Natalie Roberts

Adam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières

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Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head

Officers from Palmhurst Police Department jumped into action when they received an unusual call.

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Interest rates cut... but don't expect more straight away

Rates have been cut, but the message from the Bank of England is not to expect more reductions immediately.

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Top stories so far from day eight of Paris 2024

After their most successful opening week to a summer Olympics ever, Team GB showed no signs of slowing down on day eight with gold and bronze in the rowing

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Glittery pigeon poo splat logo divides opinion

The renamed London Museum has undergone a rebrand and its new logo has raised eyebrows.

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Medal hope Kerr safely through in 1500m heats

World 1500m champion Josh Kerr runs a season's best time of 3mins 35.83 seconds to win his heat on the opening morning of the athletics in Paris 2024.

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Hodgkins-Byrne & Wilde win double sculls bronze

Great Britain's Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne and Rebecca Wilde hold off a late charge from the Netherlands boat to win double sculls bronze at Paris 2024.

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