The age at which individuals qualify for free bus passes in England is set to rise from 66 to 67 by April 2028.
Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder sequel out 2028Tom Cruise confirmed on Saturday that Anne Hathaway will join him in the sequel to the 1990 action film Days of Thunder.
Arizona desert deaths of 19 migrants last month hit a two-year recordLast month, the Arizona desert yielded the bodies of 19 migrants, among them children, marking a two-year high.
Catholic Church forced adoptions continued into the 1980sA new BBC documentary reveals forced adoptions of babies from unmarried mothers by religious organisations continued much later than previously thought.
College football player MicahJo Barnett dies after sideline emergencyWilliam Jewell College confirmed the passing of junior running back MicahJo Barnett.
Premier Foreways corner shops to close all five Carlisle storesThe mini-chain is shutting down after nearly 40 years in business, with Armstrong Watson appointed as liquidator.
Far-right party wins first lower-house seat in Western AustraliaThe One Nation party, a far-right group, has gained its inaugural position in Western Australia's state parliament.
Met Office forecasts more heavy showers across 107 areas MondayThe Met Office is warning of continued downpours across the UK on Monday, following a wet bank holiday weekend.
Podcaster James English convicted of abusing former partnerA Scottish court found James English, a podcaster with millions of followers, guilty of abusive conduct towards his former partner between July 2022 and November 2023.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked homes in West Bank's Qusra on SaturdayHomes near the occupied West Bank village of Qusra were assaulted by scores of masked Israeli settler militants.
Man dies after van struck by train in BurscoughA man died after a train hit his van at a level crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon.
Canada installs giant sign after Trump renames Lake OntarioOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a 24 by 12-foot sign on Saturday, declaring "Lake Ontario.
Woman wakes up to find a live bat inside her mouthA doctor from Virginia woke during a dream about a mouse and realised a bat was in her mouth.
Man changes life after doctor warns liver disease could kill himAaron Calder, a 47-year-old, suffered from chronic liver cirrhosis and dangerous veins in his oesophagus after years of alcohol abuse.
Caroline Dubois beats Amelia Moore, setting up Alycia Baumgardner fight next yearCaroline Dubois defended her WBC and WBO lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over American Amelia Moore in Birmingham.
British tourist visits to Japan up 40.8% since 2019Japan saw approximately 483,157 visits from British tourists in 2025, a 40.8% increase compared to 2019.
Gunmen attack Niger's Niamey airport and presidential palaceHeavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey, Niger's capital, early on Saturday, August 29, 2026, targeting the Diori Hamani International Airport and presidential complex.
Australia's giant cuttlefish population plummeted 97% to 1,811 this mating seasonOnly 1,811 giant cuttlefish came to breed on South Australia's Cuttlefish Coast this year, a 97% drop from last year's 63,000.
Norway's new King Haakon remembers his father Harald V in first speechKing Haakon VIII of Norway gave his first speech, paying tribute to his father Harald V, who died on Friday morning.
Three people stabbed at Amsterdam train station; one arrestedThree people were stabbed and a fourth person was arrested after an incident outside Amsterdam Centraal Station on Saturday, August 29.
13-year-old boy seriously hurt after Rochdale Taco Bell stabbingA 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed in a Taco Bell in Rochdale on Saturday, August 19.
Iceland EU referendum shows razor-thin lead for 'Yes' votes so farInitial results from Iceland's EU referendum show a very close race, with 'Yes' votes slightly ahead at 51.2% after over 87,000 votes were counted.
Tottenham lose again at home to Newcastle, failing to scoreTottenham has now lost both its opening Premier League matches and hasn't scored a goal, despite spending £320m on eight new players this summer.
Train drivers get 3.6% pay rise after strike threatsTrain drivers on London-Manchester and other routes will get a 3.6% pay rise, above inflation, after Avanti West Coast and the Aslef union reached an agreement.
Woman's body found in Liverpool park after weeksMerseyside Police have started a murder investigation after finding a woman's body in Stanley Park, Liverpool.
Man jailed for girlfriend's death after faking hit-and-runMatthew DuPlessis, 35, received nine years and three months in prison on Friday for causing Charlotte Dodd's death.
Middlesbrough fans honour two police officers killed in A66 crashFootball fans and players paid tribute to Constables Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, at Middlesbrough FC's home game on Saturday.
Rescue continues for five people on vessel in ChannelThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency stated that the operation to rescue a distressed vessel carrying five individuals would persist through the night.
Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma in ninth to win IBF titleFilip Hrgovic, 34, became Croatia's first world heavyweight champion after a stunning comeback against Moses Itauma, 21, on Saturday.
Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills 37, damages care homeA Russian drone strike on Friday night hit a Ukrainian military warehouse storing ammunition near Kyiv, causing huge explosions and fires.