Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
Winner of Invertebrate of the Year 2026 crowned – and it is the size of a grain of rice
The Guardianby Patrick Barkham·6d ago
A neon green solar-powered slug that lives underwater is the winner of the increasingly popular Invertebrate of the Year competition run by the Guardian.
Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires
The Conversation UKby Christian Dunn, Professor in Natural Sciences, Bangor University·6d ago
Firefighters have been battling a vast wildfire in the hills above Blaenavon in south Wales, spreading across more than 4,000 hectares, for three weeks.
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
BBC News (World)by Koh Ewe; Kurumi Mori·6d ago
- Published Four workers in Japan have died after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
Tesla's lorry is coming to Europe | Autocar
Autocarby Charlie Martin·6d ago
The Tesla Semi will be sold in Europe, almost a full decade after the electric lorry was first unveiled.
North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills
World news | The Guardianby Associated Press·6d ago
North Korea has launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, South Korea’s military said, a day after Pyongyang shrugged off Donald Trump’s order to scale back US military...
Zambia elections: Ex-minister Mutotwe Kafwaya killed in security raid on opposition
BBC News (World)by Dingindaba Buyoya; Basillioh Rukanga·6d ago
- Published A former Zambian minister was killed in last week's raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities...
You’re sure that society is spiralling and we’re all doomed. Now what? | Psyche Videos
Psycheby Psyche Video·6d ago
From the climate crisis, to the breakneck pace of technological change, to the threat of further pandemics, there’s no shortage of reasons you could find to throw up your hands and proclaim ‘the...
Destructive and delicious: how an invasive deer in Hawaii is being turned into dinner
Wildlife | The Guardianby Kiki Aranita·6d ago
In 1868, the government of Hong Kong gave eight axis deer to Hawaii’s King Kamehameha V. They were a beautiful gift, these creatures that hail from south Asia, with their honey-colored pelts marked...
How to rediscover your purpose later in life | Psyche Guides
Psycheby Denise Taylor·6d ago
is a chartered psychologist and author of 10 books, including ThriveSpan: Walking Gently Into What Matters Now (2026).
More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia
Environment | The Guardianby Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent·6d ago
The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has declared a “significant escalation” in H5 bird flu in the state after the detection of three mass mortality events involving more than 1,000...
Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030
Sport | The Guardianby Giles Richards in Zandvoort·6d ago
Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with his Red Bull team that will extend to the end of 2030, after almost 18 months of uncertainty...
Women's Super League: Why are there so few African players?
BBC Sportby Emma Sanders·6d ago
- Published Plenty of talent was on show during the Women's Africa Cup of Nations this month - but why do so few players from the continent play for clubs in England?
Football transfer rumours: Newcastle to sign Manchester City’s Nico González?
Football | The Guardianby Will Unwin·6d ago
A Manchester City clearout is in the offing, which could aid Newcastle’s search for a new central midfielder to replace the departed Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.
Zomi Frankcom: Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
BBC News (World)by Helen Livingstone; Angus Thompson·6d ago
- Published Australia's foreign minister has said she is "outraged" over an Israeli military decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was...
Champions League 2026-27: When is the league phase draw and who is in each pot?
BBC Sportby Jonty Colman·6d ago
- Published The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign takes place on Thursday, 27 August at 17:00 BST in Monaco.
Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, prosecutors say
BBC News (World)by Katy Watson; Simon Atkinson·6d ago
- Published An Australian court has been told that the crimes of mushroom murderer Erin Patterson were "truly dreadful" and that she should never be allowed to leave prison.
Liverpool: What does Jeff Bezos' Liverpool deal mean?
BBC Sportby Aadam Patel; Dan Roan·6d ago
- Published When it was revealed on Tuesday that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) had actually sold about 38% of Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, there was certainly an element of confusion.
Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season
Football | The Guardianby Ryan Benson·6d ago
Bazoumana Touré: Newcastle Anthony Gordon will be a difficult act to follow at Newcastle, but Touré could be a shrewd replacement.
Frugal or foolish? Manchester United may regret not backing Carrick
Football | The Guardianby Dominic Booth·6d ago
After signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019, Manchester United’s PR machine boasted they had scouted 804 right-backs before landing on the Crystal Palace player.
Cincinnati Open: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek in fourth round
BBC Sport·6d ago
- Published Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffered another blow as she crumbled in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek in the fourth round at the Cincinnati Open.
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