Stories from 19 July 2026
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is forcibly removed from his 20-day hunger strike and hospitalised amid a growing protest movement.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke as some 955 fires blanket northern US cities in haze.
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos says it cannot determine blame for six methanol-linked tourist deaths, prompting Australian frustration over lenient charges.
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off
India's Skyroot Aerospace achieves its first orbital launch with Vikram-1, becoming the third country with a private orbital launcher.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
CDU's Jens Spahn resigns as parliamentary group leader after being accused of hypocrisy over using a US surrogate.
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signs a constitutional amendment ending his term, accusing the government of violating the rule of law.
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
The MV Barima ferry with 116 aboard sinks off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search operations continue.
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
Prominent Cuban dissident Otero Alcántara arrives in Miami after five years in prison, vowing the Castro dynasty must end.
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Up to 7,000 Kent properties face water disruption for a second day as South East Water is again criticised.
I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis
Women describe leaving jobs and years of dismissed pain from endometriosis as a UK workplace inquiry gathers evidence.
'Our murdered girls brought us together - now we're changing the law'
Two mothers whose daughters were murdered by ex-partners win a campaign to raise domestic homicide sentences to 25 years.
Kirandeep Kaur: 'The big sister who was my world'
Family of Kirandeep Kaur, 24, killed in her Hayes home, pay tribute as a man is charged with her murder.
Eight released over alleged threat to Islamic event
Eight people freed as police probe an alleged far-right threat that forced a Suffolk Islamic gathering to close early.
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
Welsh woman Donna Davies faces losing her bowel after mesh implant pain was long dismissed by medics.
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
Incoming PM Andy Burnham to keep no-new-licences pledge but signal a pragmatic 'change of emphasis' on North Sea energy.
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
The US and Iran escalated strikes after two US soldiers were killed in Jordan, as their ceasefire collapsed.
Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
British-Australian actor Terence Donovan, father of Jason Donovan, has died aged 90 in Melbourne.
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
British Steel's former owner Jingye will pursue the UK government for compensation after the firm's nationalisation.
Russians turn to cash, straining a slowing wartime economy
Russians are hoarding cash amid internet shutdowns and tax pressure, undermining state revenues as the war drags on.
Private jets flock to Montana as locals are priced out of Bozeman
A pandemic-driven wealth influx to Bozeman, Montana, has priced out locals, sparking rent strikes and a youth political shift.
Honours system widens access, with record awards for working-class recipients
Reforms to the UK honours system have driven record awards for working-class and regional recipients.
The hidden health cost of the night shift and how sleep may help
Research links night-shift work to higher risks of dementia and disease, while studies test split sleep as a remedy.
World Cup final to feature first-ever half-time show
The World Cup final will feature a first-ever half-time show with Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Bieber, dividing fans.
Bruno Mars opens six-night Wembley run with unexpected ballad
Bruno Mars energised a 75,000-strong crowd at Wembley on the first of six nights, opening with a surprise slow ballad.
EU's new border system triples passport control times, airport boss says
The EU's new Entry Exit System has nearly tripled passport control times for UK travellers, airport officials warn.
Russia launches massive ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed four and wounded at least 36, as Ukraine hit Russian oil sites.
Tate brothers arrested in US as UK charges reach 59
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in the US after Britain issued 38 new charges, bringing the total to 59.
Burnham to become PM with bolder Labour agenda, scrapping digital ID
Andy Burnham prepares to replace Starmer as PM, pledging a bolder manifesto and scrapping the digital ID scheme.
Gazundering on the rise as buyers cut offers before exchange
Gazundering and failed sales cost the economy £1.5bn a year, with reforms not due until 2029.
Former Epstein assistant describes years inside financier's 'cult'
A woman using the pseudonym Anya says Epstein trafficked and abused her for years and forced disfiguring surgery.
New EU border system triples passport control times, airport boss says
The EU's Entry Exit System is tripling passport queues for UK travellers, with Ryanair warning of extended waits.
Ukrainian troops outraged as Zelensky removes defence minister Fedorov
Soldiers told the BBC they are angry after Zelensky declined to re-appoint reformist defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Woman to lose bowel after vaginal mesh pain 'dismissed' by doctors
Donna Davies faces losing her bowel from vaginal mesh complications she says were dismissed until her husband spoke up.
Eight released without charge over alleged threat to Islamic event
Eight people held over an alleged right-wing threat to a Suffolk Islamic event have been released without charge.
Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to quit Fifa over Trump-linked ban reversal
The Lib Dems called for the FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa after a player's ban was overturned following Trump's intervention.
Half of parents back shorter summer holiday, survey finds
A Parentkind survey found 53% of parents want a four-week summer holiday, but only 24% of teachers agree.
The hidden health cost of night shifts - and how to sleep it off
Research links mid-life shift work to a 36% higher dementia risk; the WHO calls night work 'probably carcinogenic'.
Endometriosis driving women out of work amid 'medical misogyny'
Endometriosis, affecting one in 10 women, is forcing sufferers from work and disabling some, amid claims of medical misogyny.
Working-class share of top honours hits record 31%
The share of higher honours going to working-class recipients rose to a record 31% for New Year 2026, up from 4%.
Family pays tribute to Kirandeep Kaur as man charged with her murder
The family of Kirandeep Kaur, stabbed to death in Hayes, paid tribute as Daniel Sean James was charged with her murder.
Private jets flock to Montana as locals are priced out of Bozeman
Bozeman's population is up 20% and home values 40% as wealthy newcomers arrive, prompting Montana's first rent strike in 50 years.
World Cup final to feature first-ever half-time show with global stars
The World Cup final will stage its first half-time show with Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Bieber, extending the break to 25 minutes.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from his protest and hospitalised after 20 days fasting; the movement vows to continue.
German CDU leader Jens Spahn resigns over surrogacy controversy
Jens Spahn quit as CDU parliamentary group leader over a surrogacy arrangement, a practice banned in Germany.
India's Skyroot becomes first private firm to reach orbit with Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 into orbit from Sriharikota, becoming India's first private company to reach orbit.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos says no autopsies mean it can't determine the cause of six tourists' deaths tied to methanol-tainted alcohol.
Trump threatens Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke drifting into US
Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada, calling wildfire smoke a 'filthy' invasion; Canadian leaders rejected the framing.
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
President Tamas Sulyok will step down after Peter Magyar's Tisza party passed an amendment to oust him.
Russians turn to cash as wartime economy slows
Russians are hoarding cash - 1.56tn roubles added this year - straining banks as GDP growth is cut to 0.4% for 2026.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian Wildberries warehouses, killing eight
Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Russia, killing eight and injuring 62, Kyiv says to disrupt logistics.
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