Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
Africa is bigger than we’ve been led to believe – what next?
The Guardianby Nesrine Malik·16 Sept 2026
This month, the UN passed a resolution, brought to the assembly by Togo, to phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe and replace it with another that shows the real scale of territories.
Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
Environment | The Guardianby Pippa Neill Environment reporter·16 Sept 2026
Microplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and bacteria through the soil, a five-year multinational research project has found.
How to turn excess olive brine into a lipsmacking salad dressing – recipe
The Guardianby Tom Hunt·16 Sept 2026
Olive brine is a simple byproduct that has so much flavour, and it elevates a classic salade nicoise dressing while keeping things colourful, elegant and relatively simple.
Scotland imposes mandatory environmental assessments on new datacentres
World news | The Guardianby Patrick Greenfield·16 Sept 2026
Large-scale datacentres will face mandatory environmental assessments before they can go ahead, the Scottish government has announced, amid growing public concern about the impact of the AI boom.
Fresh chaos for Reform UK as councillors quit
Mail Onlineby Greg Heffer·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Reform UK has been plunged further into chaos by the resignation of three more local councillors.
Ed Sheeran row: How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of his career
BBC Newsby Mark Savage·16 Sept 2026
- Published Singer Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest controversy of his career after a storm over a decision to drop support act Macklemore from his US stadium tour following the rapper's on-stage...
ICC: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
BBC Newsby Joel Guinto·16 Sept 2026
- Published Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he is due to be tried for alleged crimes against humanity.
Mets fans celebrate home run against own team as returning hero Alonso goes yard
The Guardianby Agencies·16 Sept 2026
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career homer Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to...
Cheaper Oktoberfest alternatives for Brits (from only £1.40 a pint)
Mail Onlineby Erin Deborah Waks·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source With Oktoberfest right around the corner, many Britons will be donning borrowed lederhosen and clinking steins in celebration of this...
Diver explores lost British town under sea that vanished 700 years ago
Mail Onlineby Erin Deborah Waks·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Divers have photographed and plotted 25 mysterious man-made features at the site of a British town swallowed by the sea around 700...
Lucy Letby: Solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
BBC Newsby Dan Wareing·16 Sept 2026
- Published A solicitor representing seven of the families affected by Lucy Letby's crimes has said responsibility for the delay in contacting the police "lies squarely" with hospital executives.
Bank issues £8,129 alert to anyone with cash ISA as major change looms
Daily Express :by Ben Hurst·16 Sept 2026
A bank has issued an £8,129 alert to anyone with an ISA amid account changes coming in. According to research from Tesco Bank on average, cash ISA holders have only used just over £8,000 (£8,129)...
MSPs asked to pause Scotland's AI data centre boom
BBC Newsby Kevin Keane·16 Sept 2026
- Published Scotland has a new boom industry, at least if planning applications are taken at face value.
Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal
Football | The Guardianby Will Unwin·16 Sept 2026
Enzo Maresca says Manchester United cannot complain about the controversial derby winner on Sunday because Manchester City are still awaiting an apology from the referees’ chief, Howard Webb, for a...
Senior minister says UK will 'no longer' stand by while 'innocent children are killed in Gaza'
Middle East Eyeby Imran Mulla·16 Sept 2026
Senior minister says UK will 'no longer' stand by while 'innocent children are killed in Gaza' A senior British minister has said the UK will "no longer stand by" while "innocent children are...
Iran does not need to beat the Americans militarily. It just needs to outlast them
Middle East Eyeby Marco Carnelos·16 Sept 2026
Iran does not need to beat the Americans militarily. It just needs to outlast them The usual suspects might have declared Iran’s “axis of resistance” defeated too early.
Army officer cleared of covering up sexual assault on teen soldier
Mail Onlineby Glen Keogh; Kevin Donald·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A high-ranking Army officer has been cleared of attempting to cover up a sexual assault on a teenage soldier who later took her own...
The British crisps from your childhood that don't exist anymore
Mail Onlineby Ruth Stainer·16 Sept 2026
It's the deliciously savoury snack Britons pride themselves on – with offerings varying from salt and vinegar to the more eccentric pickled onion and marmite.
PM warns of 'difficult decisions' in Budget after inflation hike
Mail Onlineby James Tapsfield·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Andy Burnham warned of 'difficult decisions' in the Budget today after grim figures showed inflation rising.
Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
BBC Newsby Jonny Humphries·16 Sept 2026
- Published A man who drugged and raped his wife for more than 20 years without her knowledge will no longer be involved in a trial involving other defendants, a jury has heard.
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