Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates 10. August 2026 (11:51) The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 6pm on WednesdayMore than 25 million people face restrictions on water use, according to the Environment Agency, with millions under hosepipe bans, including all South East Water and Thames Water customers.Another record is likely to tumble this week after Sunday was the 34th day this year on which temperatures exceeded 30C somewhere in the UK, equalling the record set in 1995.Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30°C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England.These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions – so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live 10. August 2026 (11:50) Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowNordic correspondentIn other news, the Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has released an inflammatory joint statement with Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni vowing to “protect” what they refer to as Europe’s “Christian cultural heritage”.“We both acknowledge Europe’s Christian cultural heritage and wish to protect it. We expect those who come to our countries and wish to make Europe their home to respect European values and not impose upon us a way of life we do not desire.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle 10. August 2026 (11:45) Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chainCan Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Ab Fab again?Business live – latest updatesHarvey Nichols has warned that it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain circle.The retailer’s Hong Kong-based owner, Dickson Poon, put it up for sale in June, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group aiming to buy it for about £40m. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trial of former gang leader to begin over Tupac Shakur murder 10. August 2026 (11:36) Prosecutors to argue that Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting of rapperThe trial is to begin of a former gang leader over the decades-old killing of the rapper Tupac Shakur, one of the most high-profile unresolved murders in the US.The proceedings, which begin in Las Vegas on Monday and are expected to last a month, are unlikely to make clear who fired the shots that killed the hip-hop legend on 7 September 1996 while he was in the city to see a Mike Tyson boxing match. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar 10. August 2026 (11:32) Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east AsiaEurope live – latest updatesHigh pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of 41.2C (106.2F), while Slovakia reached 42.2C. Hungary hit a peak of 41.8C, surpassing a record set in 1905, while overnight temperatures remained above 28C in some areas, marking it as a tropical night.The extreme temperatures have been driven by a heat dome beneath the high-pressure system, which traps warm air close to the surface. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman assaulted after Travelodge staff gave room key to her abuser 10. August 2026 (10:51) Woman had gone to London hotel for ‘night away from the fear’ in latest incident of chain giving keys to men without checkingTravelodge staff gave a room key to the domestic abuser of a woman, who then physically attacked her.The woman, who is remaining anonymous, told the BBC she was staying in a branch of the hotel in London to escape the man, but he followed her and was given a key by the reception staff. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief 10. August 2026 (10:41) Campaign group says firm is ‘taking the mickey’ by paying fee and Andy Burnham should nationalise itBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water has paid its chief financial officer, Steve Buck, a £1m signing fee despite intense scrutiny of Britain’s biggest water company’s finances as it tries to avoid being taken into public control.The utility revealed that it made the payment last month, in a letter sent last week by Adrian Montague, its chair, to MPs on the environment, food and rural affairs select committee, Sky News first reported. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with Reformers 10. August 2026 (08:58) Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the conservative Liberal group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal figure under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal donations has told the corruption watchdog that it does not have a “shred of evidence” that he was part of a conservative factional group, saying he told members “not to keep going” after it became “toxic”.Consultant and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood, 37, who is named in two of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) allegations as part of Operation Rosny, gave evidence on Monday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two workers were temporarily stood down after near-miss collision at Sydney Airport 10. August 2026 (08:21) Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe transport minister, Catherine King, has said improved staff rostering will be in place at Sydney airport from next month after “unacceptable” delays and a near-miss collision that resulted in two workers being stood down.King called in the Airservices Australia chief executive officer, Rob Sharp, for a meeting in Canberra on Monday, the day after a Jetstar plane narrowly avoided hitting a Qatar Airways plane that was pulled across the runway in front of it. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal 10. August 2026 (08:14) Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertisingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and will limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between Labor and Angus Taylor, even as some Liberals warn it might not do enough to help vulnerable people.The prime minister and the opposition leader met in Canberra on Monday to negotiate the deal, a week after sensational revelations about illegal drugs, sex workers and alcohol being provided to high-spending gamblers. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
