If you claim the benefit and are planning on going abroad, you need to let the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) know so that it doesn't affect your payments. If you are found to have gone abroad without informing the government, you could face a fine of up to £5,000.more

Defending champions Liverpool won 4-2 at home against AFC Bournemouth in their first match of the English Premier League season. The match was preceded by a minute's silence in memory of former home player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car accident in July.more

The NHS waiting list has risen again as it is “struggling to keep pace with demand”. The backlog rose by 10,000 to 7.37 million as of the end of June, compared with the previous month, driven by an increase in the number of patients being referred for appointments.more

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin described their meeting yesterday in Alaska as ‘constructive,’ but did not announce any specific agreements after the talks ended abruptly. Trump noted that they agreed on many issues, but several important issues remained unresolved.more

Third seed Iga Świątek defeated Russia's Anne Kalinska (No. 28) 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tennis tournament on hard courts in Cincinnati. The Polish player's next opponent will be Yelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan.more

Fashion accessories chain Claire's is set to appoint administrators for its UK and Ireland business - putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The move will raise fears over the future of 306 stores, with 278 of those in the UK and 28 in Ireland.more

In an aviation tech breakthrough that could change naval warfare, Chinese aerospace engineers have unveiled what could be the world’s first high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone powered by a jet engine. The sleek, runway-independent uncrewed aircraft can be launched from the decks of ordinary warships – even in rough seas.more

Eleven-time Polish international Krystian Bielik has moved from Birmingham City to West Bromwich Albion, according to announcements by both clubs playing in the English Premier League. The 27-year-old footballer has signed a contract valid until the end of the 2027/28 season. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.more

Insect expert Dr Nathaniel Green is urging Brits to do one simply thing to keep flying ants from invading their home during the annual phenomenon known as Flying Ant Week.more

Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.more

The West must not be cowed by Vladimir Putin, the head of Britain’s Armed Forces has warned ahead of Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting with the Russian president. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Nato allies must be “assertive in every domain – nuclear, land, sea, air, cyber and space – as well as in the diplomatic and economic arenas”.more

Legia Warsaw defeated AEK Larnaca 2–1 (2–0) at home in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League. However, Legia lost the tie overall, having lost the first leg 1–4. They will now compete in the fourth qualifying round of the Conference League.more

The message, which was recorded in the Morning Room at Clarence House earlier this month, echoes the address to the nation made by his grandfather, King George VI, at the end of the war in 1945.more

If Ukraine wants to regain territory occupied by Russia, it should adopt a porcupine strategy, meaning it should become a well-armed, difficult target, said security and defense analyst Michael Clarke in an interview with the British station Sky News. The expert commented on the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for today.more

Strikes during the busy holiday period at Gatwick Airport have been suspended following an improved pay offer. Baggage screeners employed by ICTS had planned to walk out from August 22-26 – which includes a bank holiday weekend – and August 29 to September 2.more

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There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden fever and joint pain and is normally only found in Africa and southern Asia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says more than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the first six months of this year, more than double than in the same period last year.more

Magda Linette was eliminated in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 tournament on hard courts in Cincinnati. The 31st-seeded tennis player lost to Russian Veronika Kudermetova 4:6, 3:6.more

Germany is facing a heatwave. Temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius were recorded yesterday across much of the country. The heatwave will begin to subside on Saturday, bringing a cooling trend, according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD).more

There has been a record number of wildfires in England and Wales in the first six months of 2025, fire chiefs say. By the end of July, fire and rescue services had responded to 793 such incidents.more

Almost half of those surveyed do not believe that Poland will face a real threat of war in the next five years, according to a survey published by "Super Express".more

A man accused of deliberately driving into a crowd of fans at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade has been charged with 24 new offences, including attempted grievous bodily harm against two babies.more

Experts warn extreme weather is a growing public health emergency, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems amid rising heat-related deaths and disease outbreaks. more

The English Premier League season begins today with defending champions Liverpool's match against AFC Bournemouth. The hosts' form, following a slight squad overhaul and the death of Diogo Jota, is difficult to assess. Sunday's defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield is a cause for concern.more

When you ponder London's best walks, your mind likely drifts to images of the Thames path leading up to Westminster, leaves crunching underfoot in Hyde Park or playing fetch with your dog on Hampstead Heath. However, the reality is that London is chock-a-block with fantastic trails, and unfortunately, most Londoners are unaware of the absolute gems right on their doorstep.more