- 20h ago
Prince Louis dons Wales bucket hat as George, Charlotte make first official Scotland visit at Commonwealth Games
Prince Louis wore a Wales cycling bucket hat as he joined Prince George and Princess Charlotte for their first official visit to Scotland, watching netball and cycling at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
- 2d ago
Savannah Guthrie issues desperate plea six months after mother's disappearance as police release ransom notes
Six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, her daughter Savannah Guthrie posted an emotional appeal on Instagram, while authorities released two ransom notes in hopes of generating new leads.
- Jul 25
Prince Harry and Meghan share photos of children at Diana's grave during first UK visit in four years
Intimate photographs released by the Duchess of Sussex show Archie and Lilibet carrying flowers at the Spencer family estate, while a private meeting with King Charles III ended a four-year separation.
- Jul 23
Finucane powers Wales to team sprint gold as Fachie makes history at Commonwealth Games
Emma Finucane led Wales to a record-breaking team sprint victory over England, while Neil Fachie became Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth athlete with a sixth gold on an emotional opening night of track cycling in Glasgow.
- Jul 22
Sánchez and new UK PM Burnham discuss Gibraltar and shared agenda in first phone call
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held his first conversation with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday, one day after Burnham took office following Keir Starmer's resignation.
- Jul 21
Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, pledges deeper NATO cooperation
Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, expressing confidence that bilateral and NATO cooperation will deepen under the new Labour leader.
- Jul 20
King Filip warns budget deficit and June heatwave threaten cohesion in National Day speech
In his traditional eve of National Day address, King Filip said the June heatwave killed hundreds and called defence spending unavoidable as Belgium faces a budget crunch.
- Jul 20
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledges immediate cost-of-living relief
Andy Burnham was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Monday, becoming the seventh UK prime minister in a decade. He pledged immediate action on living costs and a long-term plan to reindustrialise Britain.
- Jul 20
Andy Burnham appointed UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resigns: 'We must be better'
The former Greater Manchester mayor took office following a formal audience with King Charles III, becoming the sixth prime minister in a decade.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 14
Spain and Britain dismantle Gibraltar border fence, ending 116 years of land controls and opening Schengen access
The metal barrier known as 'la verja,' in place since 1909, was lifted by crane at midnight on 15 July 2026, hours after Brussels and London signed a treaty aligning the British Overseas Territory with the Schengen zone six years post-Brexit.
- Jul 12
Sinner retains Wimbledon crown in four-set battle with Zverev, claiming fifth major and second straight title
The world No.1 rallied from a set down on Centre Court, sealing a 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 victory in nearly four hours to become the 10th man in the Open Era to successfully defend the Wimbledon men's singles trophy.
- Jul 10
King Charles hosts Harry, Meghan and grandchildren at Highgrove for first family reunion since 2022
King Charles III welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet at his Gloucestershire estate on Friday afternoon, the first time the monarch has seen his grandchildren in person in more than four years.
- Jul 10
Duchess Meghan makes surprise UK return with Archie and Lilibet as royal reunion hopes build
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to return to the United Kingdom this week with her children, Archie and Lilibet, after a four-year absence, though all public appearances have been cancelled.
- Jul 9
Wimbledon 2026: British wildcard Arthur Fery battles Alexander Zverev for final spot
British wildcard Arthur Fery, world No 114, continues his Wimbledon run against second seed Alexander Zverev on Friday, while Marta Kostyuk reaches the women's last four.
- Jul 9
Disney announces 'The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen' with Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon reprising roles; production begins in South Africa
Disney has officially greenlit a fourth Cheetah Girls film, The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, with original stars Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon returning. The music-driven movie will go into production in South Africa this month.
- Jul 6
Buckingham Palace withdraws stay invitation for Prince Harry after deadline missed
Prince Harry arrives in London today for Invictus Games preparations, but a planned stay at Buckingham Palace fell through after palace sources said he failed to respond to the invitation by the deadline.
- Jul 3
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490 as 19,500 shelter in camps and aid efforts intensify
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed the updated toll on Sunday, 18 days after two powerful tremors struck the coastal state of La Guaira and Caracas, leaving nearly 18,000 homeless.
- Jul 1
Spain reports over 1,000 heat-related deaths in second-hottest June on record as Europe reels from heatwave
Spain has recorded more than 1,000 excess deaths attributed to the June heatwave, official data showed, as the month became the second-hottest ever in the country. The toll marks the highest heat-related mortality for June since monitoring began in 2015.
- Jun 29
Deportees among dead as Venezuela quake toll hits 1,719, survivor found after 106 hours
Five days after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes devastated La Guaira, the official death toll has reached 1,719, with over 15,000 displaced. Among the victims were deported Venezuelans whose hotel collapsed; a 21-year-old man was pulled alive from rubble after 106 hours.
