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Who will be able to see the solar eclipse?
A BBC News video report explains which regions will be able to view an upcoming solar eclipse, following widespread public interest in eclipse events. The piece, published under the World, Eclipses and Nasa topics, sets out visibility expectations for viewers depending on their location. The article is presented as a short video segment rather than…
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Harry Styles Treats Fans in Mexico to Churros as a Sweet Farewell to Together, Together Residency
Harry Styles has been thanking fans in Mexico City by covering the cost of churros for all customers at a branch of Churrería El Moro in the Condesa neighbourhood, marking the close of his Together, Together residency at the GNP Seguros Stadium. The gesture, which ran from Sunday 9 August through Monday 10 August, prompted…
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Water companies circumventing bonus rules? What did ministers expect? | Nils Pratley
Nils Pratley argues that the UK government should not be surprised that water companies are finding ways around the ban on bonuses for polluting bosses, since it was entirely predictable. The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 let Ofwat block performance-related bonuses at the worst-offending firms but left salaries, allowances and retention payments untouched, so companies…
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‘That fire came so fast’: Wildfire rages in British Columbia
A wildfire in British Columbia, Canada has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency as the blaze continues to burn out of control. The fire spread with alarming speed, catching many residents off guard, and its rapid growth highlights the escalating wildfire risk facing western Canada…
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Martin Rowson on the drought and Britain’s water companies – cartoon
This item is a Martin Rowson editorial cartoon published by the Guardian, offering satirical commentary on Britain’s ongoing drought and the conduct of the country’s privatised water companies. As an illustration rather than a written report, it conveys the newspaper’s opinion through visual satire instead of reported facts or quotes, reflecting continued public and media…
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Family of bikini designer in Montauk yacht death files $50M lawsuit alleging assault
The family of Irish bikini designer Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, who was found dead on a yacht in Montauk, New York, has filed a $50 million lawsuit alleging she was assaulted before her death. Attorney Michael Bowe, representing the family, told Fox News Digital that Nolan-O’Slatarra had blood on her when she was found, raising questions about…
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Moment British travel influencer is shot in the foot by gunmen who tried to stop his vehicle during Ethiopia road trip
A British travel influencer was shot in the foot after gunmen attempted to stop his vehicle while he was on a road trip through Ethiopia, with the moment captured on camera. The footage has drawn attention as an alarming example of the security risks travellers can face on overland journeys through parts of the country,…
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England hopeful Gay will be fit for Pakistan opener
England opener Emilio Gay is set for further treatment this week on a shoulder injury, with the team hopeful he will be fit for the first Test against Pakistan starting on 19 August. The 27-year-old retired hurt while playing for Durham in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex, adding to a series of selection headaches…
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Jordan Nobbs ready to wrap wishlist with Newcastle WSL dream: ‘It would be job done’
Jordan Nobbs has said that winning promotion to the Women’s Super League with Newcastle would represent “job done” for her career ambitions, fulfilling a long-held wish to see a north-east club competing in the top flight. The former England midfielder, who was born in Stockton-on-Tees, began her career at Sunderland before moving to Arsenal in…
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When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Scotland is set to witness its most impressive solar eclipse in almost 30 years on Wednesday, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured by the Moon in the most dramatic such event visible from the UK since August 1999. Astronomers say Scotland is particularly well placed to view the spectacle because the Sun sets…