Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar', report warns
BBC Newsby Hazel Shearing·8 Sept 2026
- Published There could be tens of thousands more teenagers who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) than official statistics suggest, the children's commissioner has warned.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
BBC Newsby Michelle Roberts·8 Sept 2026
- Published Regularly drinking beverages like tea and coffee at very hot temperatures increases the risk of cancer of the food pipe or gullet, known as oesophageal cancer, UK research suggests.
The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
BBC Newsby Justin Rowlatt·8 Sept 2026
This July, during Britain's record-breaking hot summer, a curious row broke out on X over climate science.
Hegseth shakes up the Pentagon as US wages war - but at what cost?
BBC Newsby Tom Bateman·8 Sept 2026
- Published The United States military is at the centre of a fight on two fronts. First is President Donald Trump's attempt to prise the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's grip; the latest phase of his...
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
BBC Newsby Alice Cuddy·8 Sept 2026
- Published The US government has described it as the "most egregious criminal act on American soil in modern history".
I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
BBC Newsby Florence Freeman·8 Sept 2026
- Published Writing a will is probably not on the to-do lists of most 27-year-olds. But Erin Atkinson has already decided what should happen to her money and belongings when she dies.
Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
BBC Newsby Paul Adams·8 Sept 2026
- Published Israel's furious response to the British government's decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank testifies to just how important this moment is.
Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
BBC Newsby Dave Gilyeat·8 Sept 2026
- Published RNLI staff have faced "unacceptable" online and physical abuse since anti-migrant protests at the weekend, the charity's chief executive has said.
US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka fights back against Linda Noskova to keep title defence alive
BBC Newsby Elizabeth Botcherby·8 Sept 2026
- Published Aryna Sabalenka thought she had lost her US Open crown before battling back to beat Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
BBC Newsby Joe Pike; Jennifer McKiernan·8 Sept 2026
- Published Conservative Party defector and political commentator Tim Montgomerie has told the BBC he has resigned from Reform UK, urging Nigel Farage to "get a grip" of the party.
Kent Police warned of Dover protests the day before, force says
BBC Newsby Simon Jones; Patrick Barlow·8 Sept 2026
- Published Kent Police has said it was made aware of the potential for protests in Dover the day before they took place but information "was not fully assessed".
Glastonbury confirms ticket sale dates - and highest ever price
BBC Newsby Mark Savage·8 Sept 2026
- Published After taking a fallow year in 2026, the Glastonbury Festival has confirmed that tickets for next year's event will go on sale in October.
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
BBC Newsby Hugh Schofield·8 Sept 2026
- Published Fourteen suspected people smugglers have gone on trial in Paris for their role in the worst ever small boats disaster in the English Channel.
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
BBC Newsby Paul Adams; Henry Moore·8 Sept 2026
- Published The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by...
New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images
BBC Newsby Philippa Wain; Chris Vallance·8 Sept 2026
- Published The government has said it will introduce a new law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking or sharing nude images on mobile devices.
Donald Trump shares misleading video of King Charles and fainting worker
BBC Newsby Thomas Copeland·8 Sept 2026
- Published US President Donald Trump has shared a misleading video on social media which appears to show King Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
Rory McIlroy: Defending champion expecting 'different' Irish Open with President Trump visit
BBC Newsby Matt Gault·8 Sept 2026
- Published Rory McIlroy admits this year's Irish Open will feel like a "different" spectacle given US President Donald Trump's anticipated visit during the tournament's latter stages.
Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
BBC Newsby Alicia Curry·8 Sept 2026
- Published Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Donald Trump posted a map on social media that appeared to show Iceland and several other countries covered by the American flag.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
BBC Newsby Brandon Drenon·8 Sept 2026
- Published The lawyer for the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children says he hopes to reach an agreement with prosecutors, after the case ended in a mistrial on Friday.
Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees: Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice nominated
BBC Newsby Alastair Telfer·8 Sept 2026
- Published Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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