Britons have been warned of potential shortages of two popular vegetables after drought and soaring temperatures impacted crops. Farmers have said yields for some produce are down as the whole of Wales and most of England remains in a drought.more

Ministers are under pressure to stop thousands of migrants who stormed a Spanish territory from reaching the UK. Spanish troops struggled to restore order after 60,000 migrants surged into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta by land and sea on Thursday.more

Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected the new mayor of Greater Manchester in the north of England on Friday night. Craig won the by-election and will succeed Andy Burnham, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the second half of July.more

Kamil Majchrzak has moved up from 72nd to 67th place, whilst Hubert Hurkacz has slipped from 71st to 72nd in the latest world tennis rankings. Italy’s Jannik Sinner remains at the top, but Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has moved up to second place, overtaking Germany’s Alexander Zverev.more

On Friday, a court in Hull, UK, sentenced a funeral director to 20 years’ imprisonment for failing to bury the bodies of several dozen people and for handing over the ashes of strangers to the families of the deceased.more

The government in London will share a portion of income tax revenue with regional mayors in England, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on Friday. This is part of his plans to decentralise the country.more

In Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, daily life is returning to normal following the sudden influx of 60,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco in recent days. Residents are concerned that a similar crisis could recur.more

The French automotive group Cosmobilis and the private equity firm Park Square Capital have acquired the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has officially confirmed.more

Airlines have been warned the UK's second largest airport is facing a fuel shortage, sparking fears of severe disruption during the summer holidays. Gatwick Airport issued an alert to pilots instructing them to load up fuel at other airports where possible while en-route to the airport.more

In its latest issue, the French weekly ‘L'Express’ published a ranking of European intelligence services, compiled on the basis of assessments by representatives of those services. The British MI6 came top, whilst the Polish Intelligence Agency (AW) was ranked ninth.more

Amber and yellow heat health alerts come into effect across much of England on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas. The amber alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), cover London, the South East, the East of England and the East Midlands, from 09:00 BST until the same time on Wednesday 5 August.more

Robert Lewandowski scored two goals as his team, Chicago Fire, defeated Charlotte FC 2–1 in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match on Saturday. These were the Polish player's first goals in his third appearance for his new club.more

The number of people receiving the honorary allowance for centenarians is steadily rising. In December 2025, the figure stood at 4,057, and in June 2026 it was 4,262. This represents an increase of over 200 people in the space of six months, according to the Social Insurance Institution.more

One of the capital's architectural masterpieces has been ranked among the most beautiful places in the world. The accolade went to the Barbican Estate, which ranked second on Time Out's list of the world's 26 most beautiful buildings to see in 2026. The Barbican was a new entry in the guide for 2026, and placed second only to the mighty Taj Mahal.more

Morrisons has launched a UK-first trial of AI-powered smart shopping trolleys, but some shoppers and staff have raised questions about the store's priorities.more

Heathrow passengers are facing decades of increased air fares after the airport secured permission to recover early costs incurred during the development of its expansion plan. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the aviation regulator, announced it has allowed Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320 million. more

Peace and quiet are the greatest luxury for Poles during their holidays, according to the latest Provident Barometer. This was the response given by 32.8 per cent of respondents.more

Footballers playing in English leagues, including the top tier – the Premier League – will face a default suspension of 10 matches for behaviour indicating discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation or other grounds. The league authorities may reduce or extend the length of the suspension.more

This seaside town, in easy reach of London, should be top of your list for a day out, with its idyllic sand beach and high street packed with independent shops and seafood restaurantsmore

Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos for £120m as the supermarket chain aims to focus on its core food business. Sainsbury's said it would be "business as usual" for customers, staff, and suppliers. Shoppers will see no change as Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.more

England international John Stones, a bronze medallist at this year’s World Cup, has joined Inter Milan. The experienced defender, who left Manchester City this summer after ten seasons, has signed a contract with the Italian club until June 2028.more

A select few visitors will be able to experience the magic of Stonehenge all to themselves next month in what historians are calling a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.more

The Polish coast is attracting an increasing number of tourists from the Czech Republic, and the 2026 season could set a record in this regard, experts have assessed. They added that the Baltic’s growing popularity is driven by factors such as lower prices compared to Croatia, good road infrastructure, and high service standards.more

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A London attraction has been named among the world's last great free attractions. The globally famous British Museum was recently featured on a new list by The Telegraph naming the last few attractions in the world with no entry fee. The list features attractions like Niagara Falls in Canada and the US, the East Side Gallery in Berlin and the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.more