In a second night of strikes, the US says it hit dozens of Iranian targets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted US bases in the Gulf in retaliation. Follow live updates ➡️ #Iran #USA #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz...
Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves | BBC News
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts’ estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College...
At least 27 people killed in massive Bangkok pub fire
A massive fire tore through a pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on July 12, killing at least 27 people and leaving 63 others injured, including 22 critically. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 30...
Bangladesh takes on China’s global gas lighter dominance
Bangladesh is taking on China’s global dominance in the gas lighter industry. Cheaper labour costs have led to a manufacturing boom, and entrepreneurs are urging the government to back their push. Mohammad...
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies aged 78 | BBC News
The actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 78. His family says "the loss was sudden and unexpected", adding he died in Sydney "surrounded by...
What does Keir Starmer’s last week look like?
The political week starts with the shockwaves from the murder of Reform politician – Ann Widdecombe – which has put MPs security firmly back in the spotlight. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have the latest on the police...
‘I thought I was going to die’: Survivors recount horror of Bangkok bar fire that killed over 20
A fire in a Bangkok bar has killed at least 27 people, according to the Thai prime minister and other officials. Reports of the blaze began emerging after 2am local time, with a video posted by Fire & Rescue...