Visa and Mastercard stocks recorded their first all-time high closes in over a year.
Rausing family sells $1 billion in US sharesThe Swedish Rausing family, known for the Tetra Pak packaging company, has sold off about $1 billion of its US shares.
AI platform Hugging Face reportedly considers selling for at least $13 billionAI platform Hugging Face is reportedly considering selling the company for at least $13 billion, according to Business Insider.
Entire family of meerkats except one survivor die after tunnels collapse in heavy rain in zooA mob of meerkats at Tropical Birdland in Leicestershire perished on Monday when their tunnels gave way during an unexpected heavy downpour.
Apple stores preparing for new smart home product launchesApple is preparing its retail outlets for the arrival of new smart home technology, which encompasses an updated HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K.
Over half of Britons distrust Labour government's free speech protectionA new poll for civil rights group Liberty revealed that 51% of Britons have less trust in the government's capacity to safeguard free speech than they did two years ago.
Netflix might let other streaming services into its appNetflix is reportedly thinking about letting rival streaming services like Peacock and Fox One be available directly within its app.
Scientists say dog pee sniffing is how they learn about each otherWhen dogs investigate each other's scents, there's much more going on than just a quick sniff.
Police find MDMA, ecstasy, ketamine buried at Creamfields siteCheshire Police dug up large bags of ecstasy, MDMA, and ketamine tablets, along with about 204 canisters of nitrous oxide, during a pre-festival search.
England drop Brydon Carse from squad after nightclub incidentPace bowler Brydon Carse will not participate in England's second Test against Pakistan after being filmed in handcuffs outside a Derby bar on Saturday night.
Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after abuse claimsPrince Harry is no longer a board member of African Parks, a charity he was involved with for 10 years.
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada to matchNew import taxes kicked in on Saturday after trade negotiations between the two historic allies broke down.
PM calls sharing dangerous driving videos "truly reprehensible"Prime Minister Andy Burnham called on social media platforms to take down content that glorifies dangerous driving, describing the act of sharing such material as "truly reprehensible".
Council investigates Reform UK's Clacton 'Farage Fest' over late permissionReform UK's post-election party for Nigel Farage in Clacton is being investigated by the local council for not getting permission in time.
Roger Penrose concept describes how to extract energy from black holesThe 1969 concept entails piloting a vessel near a rotating black hole, releasing a payload, and subsequently retrieving increased energy.
Norwich Airport closing Friday due to air traffic control strikes, cancelling all flightsNorwich Airport will be closed for a whole day this week on 28 August, with all flights cancelled because of an air traffic control strike.
Six Montagu's harrier chicks hatch in secret farmland nests this yearThe UK's rarest bird of prey successfully bred for the second year running at a secret English farm location.
Minister tells social media to remove dangerous driving videosThe government is fully backing Ofcom, the media regulator, to take tough action against platforms that fail to remove videos showing dangerous driving.
Russian drones strayed into NATO territory during Kyiv assaultRussian drones crossed into NATO territory during last Thursday's attack on Kyiv, with Romania reporting one crashed near its border and Poland activating air defences.
China pushes back on US threat over Iranian oilChina said on Monday it would take necessary steps to protect its interests after Washington warned that buyers of Iranian oil risk severe secondary sanctions.
Iran threatens ship seizures as Oman peace track continuesIran is threatening to seize vessels that break its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, hours before Washington's new sanctions land.
America unveils its economic D-Day against IranThe United States is unveiling what Treasury Secretary Bessent describes as the biggest financial assault America has ever mounted on an enemy, with details due at a Monday press conference.
Three adults avoid jail for years of child abuseNo prison sentences were given to a mother, grandmother, and stepfather, despite their years of abuse against three children.
Burnham keeps Starmer's Brexit red lines, ending EU rejoin hopesPrime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to adhere to the Brexit red lines detailed in the Labour manifesto.
Russia rejected Ukraine's offer to protect food ships, demanding a tradeMoscow wants to tie any maritime truce to Kyiv stopping its attacks on Russian oil and gas facilities.
London Zoo records 10,000 animals for annual health checkZookeepers at ZSL London Zoo weighed around 10,000 animals on Monday, including penguins, capybaras, and squirrel monkeys.
Netherlands boycotts 2027 Eurovision over Israel's participationDutch public broadcaster AvroTros declared on Monday its intention to abstain from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027.
Man arrested after 140 cars destroyed in Gatwick parking fireEight fire engines and water carriers were deployed to a fire at Caldyne Business Park near Crawley on Saturday night.
British households owe £6 billion in unpaid energy bills before expected cap riseIndustry group EnergyUK warned the total might reach £7 billion by late this year unless the government steps in.
China calls for Middle East dialogue as Iran threatens Gulf oil exportsWang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, gave the warning during a Monday meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart in Beijing.
UK top stock index rises 0.2% as mining companies offset Iran fearsTraders are currently waiting to see if new American sanctions on Iran's trade partners will disrupt vital oil supplies.
Burnham promises UK-Ukraine 'century-long partnership' despite Russian threatsAndy Burnham described the Ukrainian people as the main shield keeping the continent safe rather than a burden on Western security.
Russia withdraws London ambassador after UK gives Ukraine long-range missile blueprintsPrime Minister Andy Burnham used his first overseas trip to hand over previously secret designs for British-made cruise missile parts.
Pound slips against the dollar ahead of new US sanctions on IranThe UK currency dropped about 0.1% on Monday just days after reaching a six-month high.
Iran threatens to seize 45 ships over Strait of Hormuz transit rulesIran's newly created maritime authority announced late on Sunday that these ships risk detention for ignoring local transit guidelines.
Poundland is up for sale again after annual losses double to £85.2mThe discount chain shut nearly 180 shops and let go of 11% of its workers as yearly sales dropped by 12%.
New Zealand's social media ban: 10% global income fines for tech firmsTech firms could be fined as much as 10% of their global income if they fail to block younger users.
Thames Water investors plan to bring in new bosses to avoid nationalisationThe troubled water supplier owes almost £20bn and recently warned it could completely run out of money before next year.
Tesla recalls nearly 3 million cars in China over door handlesChina's biggest car recall affects more than 4 million vehicles, with 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas included due to safety concerns.
German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies aged 89Klaus-Michael Kuehne, who held the controlling stake in the Swiss logistics firm Kuehne + Nagel, died on Monday.
UK visa system mistakes woman for twin, strands her in SpainNidia Webb, a UK resident for eight years, was stranded at a Spanish airport due to a Home Office eVisa system error.
Eurostar trains face delays and cancellations into SeptemberEurostar is experiencing delays and cancellations on its network today, Monday 24 August 2026, due to operational issues and EU border control procedures.
UK graduate job vacancies hit decade low in July, down 45%Graduate job vacancies in the UK plunged to their lowest level in a decade during July, with just 8,383 roles advertised.
Most Europeans prefer more air con over cutting carbon emissionsAfter recent extreme heatwaves, a survey across six European nations found that between 30% and 52% of people feared for their health.
Hampshire locals want more action on 'dangerous' noisy late-night drivingHampshire residents report that drivers with noisy exhausts are treating their communities like "racetracks", frequently carrying on until the early morning.
Over 1,000 little penguins vaccinated against bird flu in AustraliaThe vaccination initiative, thought to be the biggest wild bird vaccination effort globally, aims to inoculate approximately 5,000 birds on Phillip Island and in St Kilda.
New daily diabetes pill Foundayo for weight loss now in UK pharmaciesA new daily pill named Foundayo, which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes, is now available in UK pharmacies.
NHS dietician warns smoothies might not be as healthy as you thinkAn NHS dietician has issued a warning about smoothies, suggesting people can make healthier food choices without spending more money.
Shein shares to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 SeptemberThe fast-fashion retailer is aiming for a valuation of almost $27 billion, a significant drop from its near $100 billion peak four years ago.
Chelsea won't rush decision on Mykhailo Mudryk's future, says AlonsoChelsea boss Xabi Alonso said the club will not hurry their decision on Mykhailo Mudryk's future, with a loan move expected.
Newcastle boss tells Man United there's "no chance" of signing Lewis HallNewcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle laughed off suggestions that Manchester United could sign defender Lewis Hall.
Hull City kept tactical plan secret for 2-0 win over Manchester UnitedHull City's assistant manager Dean Holden revealed their boss Sergej Jakirovic kept the plan to use a back five tactic secret for weeks.
Aston Villa lose 4-0 to Brighton after disastrous first halfAston Villa suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Brighton, conceding all four goals and a red card during an extraordinary 31 minutes.
Trump made over 1,000 stock trades in June worth millionsDonald Trump made over 1,000 stock portfolio trades during June, buying at least $49 million and selling at least $28.5 million in securities.
UK productivity growing faster than official figures indicateA new report suggests the UK economy might finally be recovering from the 2008 financial crisis.
Artemis II rocket crawled at under 1 mph, returned at 25,000 mphThe Artemis II mission showcased extreme speed differences, with its rocket crawling to the launchpad before the Orion capsule returned from the Moon over 30,000 times faster.
Glasgow locals spot mysterious lights in sky from Elon Musk’s Starlink satellitesA clip sent to Glasgow Live showed a mysterious line of bright lights over the city on Saturday evening.
Eight-year-old girl dies from rare brain amoeba in LouisianaLillian Smart, a girl from Ruston, died on Saturday after falling ill with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba.
Iran reportedly invited to join Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defence pactIran has reportedly been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact, a defence alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Cricket legends demand Pakistan ensures Imran Khan gets proper medical careTwenty-one former cricket captains have urged Pakistan's leader to give ex-PM Imran Khan proper medical care in custody.
USS Abraham Lincoln conditions blamed on Iran destroying US Navy baseIranian attacks on a US Navy base in Bahrain forced the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to rely on supplies from a faraway island.
Belfast pain programme helps patients control chronic pain without pillsMore than 100 patients have completed an intensive three-week programme at Knockbracken Health Care Park, which teaches psychological techniques to manage chronic pain.
Nearly 600 practices abandon NHS dentistry over ten yearsAround 600 dental practices in England have stopped doing NHS work in the last decade, with some areas now having almost no NHS dentists.
Teenager told she was too young for endometriosis finally gets diagnosisGrace, 14, from Yorkshire, suffered excruciating pain from age 13 but doctors repeatedly dismissed it as a "bad period".
Russia begins sea trials for new nuclear submarineRussia's new Khabarovsk submarine, designed to carry Poseidon nuclear torpedoes, started sea trials last week.
Woman found chained by neck in Brazil, allegedly by ex-boyfriendEmiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, was rescued by police in Brazil after being missing for five days.
Trump's White House staff exodus before midtermsDonald Trump is seeing a growing number of White House staff departures, with several senior aides preparing to leave ahead of the midterm elections.
Labour MPs propose public funding for Harry and Meghan's UK securityLeading Labour MPs have proposed that Prince Harry and Meghan should be provided with publicly funded protection upon their return to the UK.
Reform to prioritise young British-born workers for social housingReform UK plans to put British-born workers under 35 at the front of the social housing waiting list.
Landslide at Guinea waste dump kills 30 people on SundayHeavy overnight rain caused a huge mound of waste to collapse in Conakry, Guinea's capital, burying nearby homes and tents.
Burnham visits Kyiv, promises Ukraine help making missilesPrime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday for Ukraine's 35th independence day, his first foreign trip as PM.
Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool a 99th-minute draw at NewcastleDominik Szoboszlai scored a dramatic penalty in the 99th minute to secure a draw for Liverpool against Newcastle at St James' Park.
US Navy shows new long-range air-to-air 'Malice' missile with 250-mile rangeThe US Navy introduced its new AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile on Saturday at the Tailhook Convention in Reno, Nevada.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason, but it won’t countKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made an impressive 69-yard field goal just before halftime during a preseason game on Saturday night.