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Newborn girl found on Bangor coast may have been in water for weeks
A newborn girl’s body was found on the shore in Bangor, Gwynedd, prompting a major police inquiry. North Wales Police say she may have been in the water for up to a few weeks and are trying to identify her and find her mother, stressing that her welfare and safety are their priority. A post-mortem…
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Samsung lifts most Galaxy S26 prices by $100 in the US
Samsung has raised US prices for nearly every Galaxy S26 model by at least $100, taking the 256GB base model to $999. Combined with an earlier launch increase, it now costs $200 more than the base Galaxy S25 did, reflecting broader phone price rises this year. The 256GB S26 Plus is now $1,199 and the…
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Review finds Travelodge guests remain at risk from room intrusions
An independent review commissioned after a serious sexual assault at Travelodge has found that guests remain at risk, with room intrusions reported at nearly one in 10 of its hotels during summer 2026. The incident in question occurred in 2022 in Maidenhead, when a man was given a copy of a guest’s room key after…
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Karaganov threatens nuclear strikes on European nations backing Ukraine
Russian foreign policy strategist Sergei Karaganov threatened that Russia could use nuclear weapons against European countries if they continued supporting Ukraine and did not surrender. His remarks underscore the risk of escalation as Moscow seeks to weaken the military and financial backing that helps Kyiv resist Russia’s invasion. Karaganov said Russia would first use conventional…
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Bedford crash survivors urge fitting of automatic train braking system
An interim investigation into the Bedford train crash found that driver Shaun Burton passed a red signal and accelerated before his train struck the rear of another train, killing him and injuring 160 people. Survivors and their solicitors say the collision could have been prevented by a trackside safety system that automatically stops trains passing…
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Trump loses it in X-rated Oval Office rant at TIME reporters as president turns on his own Supreme Court picks and makes telling admission about gas prices
Donald Trump delivered an expletive-laden tirade at TIME magazine reporters during an hour-long Oval Office interview, accusing them of asking only negative questions. The outburst came near the end of the session when pressed on potential pardons, and reflects broader frustration with his administration’s relationship with the press and the judiciary. During the interview, Trump…
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Palantir executive challenges MP’s claims with NHS platform figures
Palantir UK senior vice president Tom Watson has accused Labour MP Clive Lewis of making incorrect claims about the company, challenging his comments on its healthcare, policing and defence contracts. Lewis said the detailed letter from Watson felt like a message that “we’re watching you”, while the article notes the information cited could have been…
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‘Shane was rascality personified’: the Pogues on their late frontman, anti-Irish prejudice and the feud over Fairytale of New York
The Pogues’ co-founders Spider Stacy and James Fearnley have reflected on their late frontman Shane MacGowan in a Q&A, discussing how the band became known for fierce live performances that drew increasingly larger crowds. They highlighted MacGowan’s compassion and awareness of social issues, including his experiences with electroconvulsive therapy as a teenager and his generosity…
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MI5 warns UK universities over China-linked research funding and espionage risks
MI5 has issued a public warning that a Chinese state research body, which it links to China’s Ministry of State Security, has funded UK university research in areas that could strengthen espionage capabilities. It says universities must end arrangements with the body to avoid breaching the National Security Act, which could expose academics to prosecution.…
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Esther Rantzen, pioneering presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen, a pioneering television presenter and campaigner who died aged 86, was one of Britain’s most recognisable figures for four decades. She created and presented That’s Life!, a BBC programme that mixed consumer reporting with entertainment for 21 years from 1973, attracting 20 million viewers at its peak. Most significantly, she founded Childline…