BBC News
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in major escalation
Hezbollah says it fired hundreds of rockets after Israel says it launched pre-emptive strikes.
British man killed after journalists hit in strike on Ukraine hotel
Ryan Evans, who was part of a Reuters news team, was killed in Kramatorsk in a strike on a hotel on Saturday.
Matthew Perry's death reveals Hollywood's ketamine 'wild west'
Doctors say ketamine has become "super easy" to get through a network of online clinics that exploit government loopholes.
Dozens evacuated as fire engulfs London high-rise
Parts of the scaffolding surrounding the building as well as the ground floor and the roof are alight.
Woman, 32, critical after Notting Hill stabbing
Police said hundreds of thousands attended Sunday's event but that "a minority came to commit crime".
Tourist dies after ice collapse in Icelandic glacier
Another is injured and two are missing after ice collapsed in the Breidamerkurjökull glacier.
Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France
After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.
Tories ask who authorised Labour donor's No 10 pass
The Conservatives say it is 'deeply concerning' Labour's biggest donor was given access to No 10.
Zombie knife amnesty and compensation scheme starts
New legislation closes a loophole and comes into force at the middle of next month.
Hunt for body of soldier killed by IRA in 1977 focuses on farmland
The Army captain was abducted and murdered by the IRA while operating undercover in 1977.
Fish and chips price rise tops UK takeaways
The deep fried delicacy has seen the biggest price increase of some of the UK’s most popular takeaways, according to new figures.
Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders
José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.
The Papers: Israel-Hezbollah clash 'not the end', and worries for winter fuel
The papers focus on rising Middle East tensions, and Labour facing pressure on winter fuel payments.
The children bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak
Many of those suffering and being treated at the epicentre of the mpox outbreak are young children.
Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
A recent survey found a quarter of people aged 18 to 34 never answer the phone.
The Indian archer without arms shooting for a gold
Sheetal Devi, 17, is the world's only active female archer who competes without arms.
'In the midnight sun, slaloming through icebergs' - brothers on perilous Arctic voyage
Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage.
Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations
Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours
A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours.
World's oldest man: 'No special secret to long life'
"You either live long or you live short and you can’t do much about it," 112-year-old John Tinniswood says.
Mum urges pregnant women to take up RSV vaccine
Alice Cook's daughter became seriously ill with a respiratory virus at just three weeks old.
Man surrenders and confesses to Germany stabbing attack
The man - reportedly wearing bloodstained clothes - turned himself in to Solingen police.
Allsopp felt 'sick' after social services referral over son's holiday
The broadcaster was contacted after revealing she let her 15-year-old son go inter-railing around Europe.
Cordon lifted after tide removes suspected bomb
The coastguard is watching the beach to see if it returns and bomb disposal experts are on standby.
EE tells parents: don't give under-11s smartphones
The mobile phone network recommends parents buy under-11s phones that can only text or call.
Nature funding to be used to settle council pay deals
BBC Scotland News understands that ministers have written to councils telling them to divert the money.
Woman, 32, critical after Notting Hill stabbing
Police said hundreds of thousands attended Sunday's event but that "a minority came to commit crime".
First search for Robert Nairac since 1977 disappearance
The Army captain was abducted and murdered by the IRA while operating undercover in 1977.
Homes in Wales have the most bins in the UK
Residents with up to 10 bins per household explain how they cope with the push for more recycling.
Six killed in 'most massive' Russian air attack, Ukraine says
Russia launched missiles and drones into more than half of Ukraine's regions on Monday.
Lebanese relief as Hezbollah and Israel seem to step back from brink
Both signalled they did not want an all-out war after the biggest cross-border strikes in 10 months.
In pictures: Colourful costumes provide the dazzle at Notting Hill Carnival
Sequins, capes, feathers and bejewelled head pieces take over west London for Notting Hill Carnival.
Noel and Liam Gallagher tease Oasis reunion
A mystery announcement touted for 8am on Tuesday comes as Liam Gallagher teases dates for a 2025 tour.
Qantas sells cut-price first-class fares by mistake
The airline said it will refund or rebook passengers who bought wrongly-priced tickets due to a coding error.
Homes in Wales have the most bins in the UK
Residents in Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil and Neath Port Talbot are among those with the most waste to sort.
Scholz vows to speed up deportations from Germany after Solingen stabbings
The German chancellor also promised to tighten laws on weapons ownership "very quickly".
Global attention for club cricketer whose 0 not out off 137 forced gritty draw
Ian Bestwick's steely spell of wicket-protecting attrition delights not just his teammates.
Matthew Perry's death reveals Hollywood's ketamine 'wild west'
Doctors say ketamine has become "super easy" to get through a network of online clinics that exploit government loopholes.
Diseases spread in Gaza as sewage contaminates camps and coast
Satellite images show the impact of the damage to Gaza's critical water and sanitation systems.
Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?
Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages.
Lonely dolphin looking for mate blamed for attacks
Japan's Fukui prefecture has seen a rise in dolphin attacks for the third straight year.
Four more arrested over fatal house fire
Four more people are arrested over the deaths of a mother and her children at a house in Bradford.
ScotRail driver strikes on hold but reduced timetable continues
Train drivers' union Aslef withdraws its ballot for industrial action with members to vote on the offer.
Fish and chips price rise tops UK takeaways
The deep fried delicacy has seen the biggest price increase of some of the UK’s most popular takeaways, according to new figures.
US tourist dies after ice collapse in Icelandic glacier
Another was injured after ice collapsed in the Breidamerkurjökull glacier.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Derry
Ms Elias, who the police had previously been unable to identify, was discovered in a flat following a fire in Harvey Street on Saturday.
Free iPad scheme suspended to fund Scottish council pay deals
The Scottish government said it would save £10m by pausing a project to help people get online.
Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' killed in Ukraine
Ryan Evans, 38, was killed while working with Reuters news agency in the east of the country.
Bournemouth Echo
'I will never return to Bournemouth unless its to retrieve my stolen bike'
A DERBYSHIRE pensioner said he would never return to Bournemouth unless it was to retrieve his stolen bike.
Teenager gets into dream university after battle against brain injury
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has managed to get into his dream university after a long battle with a brain injury since 2019.
New Mediterranean café with South African twist opens in Lymington
Babela’s offers high-quality, locally roasted coffee, healthy breakfasts, hearty lunches, and a tempting selection of artisanal bread and pastries.
Bosses at top Dorset attraction commit huge investment for future of site
The owners of a top Dorset beauty spot have committed a huge investment as part of major plans to keep it sustainable.
Wildlife trust hit back at water companies for Milford on Sea incident
New Forest District Council urged visitors and residents not to bathe at Milford on Sea on August 16.
Christmas light switch-on event set for return
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council is set to fully fund Christmas in the town for a second year running.
Parents urged to arrange bus travel in time for new school year
MOREBUS is urging parents to organise bus travel for their children sooner rather than later.
Public pool ‘tremendously successful' under new ownership
A PUBLIC pool is having a ‘tremendously successful first season’ under new ownership.
Car park closures and traffic restrictions during the air festival
Road and car park closures for this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival have been announced.
Election of Verderers to take place in November
AN election of two Verderers of the New Forest will take place in November.
Retirement developer holds barbecue at new home
A retirement developer hosted a sizzling summer barbecue in Wimborne.
5 of the best restaurants in and around Sandbanks you can enjoy a meal at
Sandbanks has a few highly-rated restaurants in and around its area including Lazy Jacks and The Tandy
Dozens of ex-council houses repurchased by the local authority in BCP
Dozens of ex-council houses sold under Right to Buy have been repurchased in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, new figures show.
Innovative cataract detection study launched in Dorset
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has launched a new study to improve the detection of cataracts in newborns.
Heavy delays as A31 blocked by crash
MOTORISTS are facing heavy delays following a crash on the A31.
Boy charged and nine people arrested after teenager stabbed
The victim remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Dorset Police join national scheme to get zombie knives off the streets
Dorset Police have joined a national month-long scheme to get zombie knives off the streets.
Police carry out searches in residential area after stabbing
POLICE have been carrying out searches in a residential area of Poole.
Man punched friend and police officer and urinated in police cell
Jake Rushton appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty
Air ambulance set for major event after 'busiest ever year'
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is asking the public to support this year’s Air Ambulance Week
Dorset community to vote on Neighbourhood Plan
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Dorset Pickleball serves up its first ever festival in Bournemouth
OVER 100 people picked up a paddle for Bournemouth's first-ever pickleball festival.
Police assist with search of missing child on the beach
A MISSING child and a theft were just some of the incidents dealt with by an officer patrolling the seafront.
Martin Lewis’ MSE issues one-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard holders
There are £14 million-worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers due to expire on August 31.
Downing Street sources reveal what will happen when Larry the Cat dies
UK Government sources have revealed what will happen when Downing Street's Chief Mouser Larry the Cat dies.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Race day in the Netherlands
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.
Hamilton rues impact of poor qualifying in Zandvoort as Russell mystified by Mercedes’ lack of pace
Lewis Hamilton was left questioning what could have been after a recovery drive to P8 in the Dutch Grand Prix, with the seven-time world champion suggesting that a top five result would have been possible had he had a better qualifying, while George Russell admitted his surprise at Mercedes’ drop-off in pace.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Zandvoort – Who excelled as F1 returned with a bang?
Lando Norris got his championship tilt back on track with a commanding performance in title rival Max Verstappen’s backyard in the Netherlands. But while he toasted a second career victory, others left the Dutch seaside resort bitterly disappointed. Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the Dutch Grand Prix...
Albon identifies Williams ‘silver lining’ after ‘double whammy’ disappointment in Zandvoort
Alex Albon was left understandably disappointed following a "double whammy" at the Dutch Grand Prix, but singled out a "silver lining" for Williams as a weekend of promise ultimately unraveled.
‘What a race!’ – Gasly hails ‘amazing’ Dutch Grand Prix as he bags precious points for Alpine
Pierre Gasly was left delighted with his efforts in Zandvoort after scoring two valuable points for Alpine courtesy of his P9 finish.
F1 NATION: An emphatic victory for McLaren as Verstappen tastes defeat on home soil – it’s our Dutch GP review
‘He’s been absolutely faultless’ – Brown and Stella heap praise on Norris after commanding Zandvoort victory
Andrea Stella and Zak Brown had nothing but praise for Lando Norris after he stormed to take his second win of the season in a remarkably dominant fashion, crossing the line more than 20s ahead of rival Max Verstappen.
‘We haven’t seen the real Mick’ – Wolff insists Schumacher 'deserves' potential Williams chance amid Sargeant speculation
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has stated he hopes Mick Schumacher can get a chance at Williams this season, following reports the Grove outfit could be looking for a short-term replacement for Logan Sargeant.
Piastri admits McLaren need to review key area after Dutch GP as he reflects on ‘disappointing’ weekend
Oscar Piastri stated that there will be “some things to look at” for himself and McLaren following the Dutch Grand Prix after missing out on a podium finish and having to settle for fourth position.
‘It was discouraging’ – Perez concedes Red Bull need to ‘understand where pace has gone’ after being outclassed in Zandvoort
Sergio Perez was left with mixed feelings in the wake of the Dutch Grand Prix after coming home sixth to his team mate’s second. While he felt positive about his own performance, the Mexican conceded that Red Bull were ‘discouraged’ by McLaren’s pace in the Netherlands, with Lando Norris winning the race by over 20 seconds.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: The critical moments for Norris as he soared to an emphatic Dutch Grand Prix win
Around Zandvoort Lando Norris’s second Grand Prix victory was much more emphatic than his first, in Miami earlier this year, when he took advantage of some help from the timing of the safety car. This time he beat Max Verstappen’s Red Bull by overtaking it and pulling out over 20s in the remaining 44 laps.
Windows Central
Xbox says AI augments game developer abilities but "isn’t a silver bullet" for replacing humans. Here's why.
Xbox's General Manager for AI Gaming says game developers' adoption of AI will be a significant leap forward, making games more enjoyable for players.
A revolutionary new Xbox and PC controller coming later this year from Nacon includes an LCD screen
Nacon announced a new controller for Xbox and PC gaming during Gamescom 2024. The controller features instant triggers, Hall Effect Technology, and a unique LCD display built in.
Leaked document: Microsoft pays, on average, $120K more per year for an AI software engineer compared to someone working in Azure
A leaked spreadsheet reportedly belonging to Microsoft employees discloses that the company is paying employees in the AI division handsomely compared to counterparts in Azure and Cloud.
Ex-OpenAI researchers claim Sam Altman's public support for AI regulation is a facade: "When actual regulation is on the table, he opposes it"
OpenAI opposed a proposed AI bill (SB 1047) to install safety protocols to prevent the technology from veering off the guardrails, citing a need for federal legislation.
Think the Legion Go gaming handheld could be even more versatile? Lenovo's latest official accessories agree
The Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld just got even more versatile thanks to a new line of official accessories like a carrying case and controller connector.
Outlaws is a fun open-world Star Wars game filled with stealth mechanics but lacking in one major way
Star Wars Outlaws is a fun open-world adventure that needs a little more polish. Our review.
Laffgaff
Lake St. Clair is between which two of the Great Lakes?
Huron and Erie.
Stolen Car
Someone stole my car last night but left their mobile phone in the parking space. Went from Kia to Nokia overnight.
Itsfoss
For Fun Sake, I Installed macOS on Linux in a VM
Installing macOS as a virtual machine in a Linux system? Well, let's do it for the sake of some 'virtual fun'