Heat health alerts come into force as fifth heatwave set to hit UK Parts of the country could see highs of 36C next week. Evening Standard · Aug 8
Planting seeds of peace: teenagers from conflict-torn world build bridges at summer camp UK hosts decades-old event for first time where many participants are from opposite sides of global disputes from Israel and Palestine, to India and Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Organisers promise ‘bigger and better’ London padel tournament in 2027 London P1 will conclude on Sunday. The Independent UK · Aug 8
US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses Documents published on US embassy’s website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
UK farming not prepared for threat of new diseases amid changing weather New diseases brought on by changing weather patterns could impact Britain's plants and animals, a dairy farmer has warned. The Independent UK · Aug 8
From Love Me Tender to Kevin Bridges: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead Vicky Krieps puts her heart on the line in Anna Cazenave Cambet’s romantic drama, and the Glaswegian comedy superstar is back on stage for a massive UK tour The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around… Times Life · Aug 8
Yellow heat health alerts come into force as UK set to be gripped by fifth heatwave The health alerts run 9am Saturday to 9pm Tuesday and warn that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population The Independent UK · Aug 7
New heat alerts to come into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave The health alerts run 9am Saturday to 9pm Tuesday and warn that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population. Evening Standard · Aug 7
Boys set to outperform girls in top A-level grades this year, expert predicts More top A-level grades are likely to be awarded this summer than in any other outside the pandemic-affected years. An education expert explains why The Independent UK · Aug 7
More of England at risk of moving into drought next week The Environment Agency suggested ‘several areas’ could move towards or into drought next week The Independent UK · Aug 7
Afghans who helped British forces are at risk from Taliban but UK isn’t helping flee IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 7
Evening Standard · Aug 7 Meta paying price for ‘cavalier approach’ to online safety, say UK campaigners The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing harmful content, gave evidence in the New Mexico case.
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Burnham says it is ‘insane’ World Cup has not been hosted in UK since 1966 ‘It makes you wonder whether the authorities at the European and global level have something against us,’ Burnham said
Bangkok Post · Aug 7 Slowly, yet surely In 2024, Tharinee Ratanasatien and Nawarat Welployngam joined an artist residency programme in the UK. Unlike their counterparts in Thailand, the creative professionals had access to structural support.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring Disclosure challenges Conservative and Reform claims that police are refusing to intervene
Evening Standard · Aug 7 Tate brothers are too notorious to be flight risk, lawyers argue The pair’s legal team want them freed on bail as they fight their removal from US to face rape and sex trafficking charges in UK.
The Independent UK · Aug 7 UK admits Afghans awaiting relocation to Britain are at risk from Taliban – but still won’t help them flee Exclusive: The UK admits those who helped British forces face fear of retribution, Taliban surveillance, and door-to-door searches – but still won’t help them escape
Evening Standard · Aug 7 Ariana Grande earns her sixth consecutive UK number one album with Petal The singer will play 10 sold-out shows at The O2 in London beginning on August 15.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s Letters: Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, Prof Paul H Cleverley advocates shared openness standards, while Dr Claire Jenkins says British AI can offer a distinctive path
Evening Standard · Aug 7 Burnham: It is ‘insane’ UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966 Prime Minister says he wonders whether Fifa and Uefa have ‘something against’ UK over failure to award country hosting rights to another World Cup
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7 'My brother has a place to study in Glasgow. But he can't afford to flee Gaza' A STUDENT from Gaza is pleading for financial support so his brother can take up an offer at a Scottish university alongside him.
TechRadar · Aug 7 The end of anonymous protest — How facial recognition puts democracy at risk The use of facial recognition technology to police protesters is growing in Europe and this “erosion of privacy” may shape how citizens express dissent.