BBC News The US military says it has begun launching strikes against Iran in retaliation for an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. Centcom said on X the strikes were “a powerful response” to Tuesday’s firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. […]
BBC News Much of the area is a nature reserve owned by the National Trust, which said it was assisting firefighters. The area is also close to the RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. It asked people to avoid Westleton Heath, Mount Pleasant, Westleton Walks and the main bridleway from the entrance road towards Dunwich. The fire […]
BBC News The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the UK’s four Vanguard-class vessels that have been in operation since 1992, carrying Trident missiles to provide a nuclear deterrent. Those Vanguard submarines are due to be retired in the 2030s, with the Dreadnoughts entering service at the same time. The project has taken 20 years to get […]
BBC News US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is considering asserting more power over artificial intelligence (AI) tools after recent cybersecurity incidents. Asked about OpenAI’s tools being responsible for improperly breaching the private technology of other companies, Trump said: “We’re looking at AI, we’re looking at controls, we’re also making sure […]
BBC News How to get the look: Fairycore-inspired make-up is in, which means sparkles, face gems and glitter. Don’t go for subtle, says Skinner. “The ‘no make-up look’ is gone. Clean girl is out!” There’s a child-like quality to festival make-up, he says, so embrace it – think playful colour and crystals. To stand out, […]
BBC News The UK has struggled with weak productivity growth for more than a decade, and economists say wider adoption of robotics will be essential if businesses are to become more efficient. In its 2026 report SME Technology Adoption in the United Kingdom, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said technologies like robotics […]
BBC News The committee of five women and four men will announce their latest interest rate decision at 12:00 BST, with a hold the widespread expectation. The Bank rate is the MPC’s primary tool for maintaining the rate of rising prices – inflation – at a target of 2%. The latest official figures show inflation […]
BBC News Ahead of the 60th anniversary, readers have been sending BBC Your Voice their memories of England’s dramatic victory against West Germany at Wembley Stadium in 1966 when they won the World Cup. Kenneth Farrington, now 76, watched from the stands as a 16-year-old and shares his account of the excitement of the final […]
BBC News A blood supply shortage in the US has reached a “crisis” level, according to the American Red Cross, which says it is the second time in its 150-year history that levels have been this low. Factors including wildfires and extreme heat have combined to create the current situation, Dr Courtney Lawrence, who works […]
