Politics
EastEnders star Shane Richie charged with drink-driving
Shane Richie, 62, will appear in court on September 9 after being charged with drink-driving following an arrest in Harlow on July 29.
Culture
Bill Nighy on London sightings: 'I don't own a car'
Bill Nighy says he's aware of the London phenomenon of fans spotting him, noting he walks everywhere and doesn't own a car.
Sports
Arsenal agree £80m Bruno Guimaraes deal with Newcastle
Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Newcastle United over an £80 million transfer for Bruno Guimaraes, with the midfielder set to travel to London this weekend to finalise his contract.
Business
Boots' Jawhara perfume: Arabian fragrance range from £14.99
Boots launches Jawhara, an Arabian-inspired fragrance line starting at £14.99, offering affordable luxury scents with oriental notes.
Transport
Environment
Google pulls AI Earth tool after fake satellite image backlash
Google has withdrawn its AI image generation feature in Google Earth just 24 hours after launch, following misuse that created fake disaster scenes and other misleading content.
UK's 'Hawaii' Isles of Scilly: Day Trip from London
The Isles of Scilly, dubbed the 'Hawaii of the UK', offer wild dolphins, seals, and subtropical beaches just 28 miles off Cornwall, reachable from London in a day via train and Skybus.
London Heatwave: Fifth Heatwave Expected Mid-August
London faces a fifth heatwave in mid-August, with temperatures set to hit 28C or higher for three consecutive days, according to BBC Weather.
France's Largest Peacetime Evacuation as Wildfires Rage
More than 220,000 people evacuated across France as wildfires approach Bordeaux, causing the biggest peacetime evacuation in French history. Guardian correspondent reports from the scene.
Indian Farmers Brace for 'Super' El Niño as Monsoon Late
Farmers in Odisha, India, face a 'super' El Niño as monsoon arrives late, causing crop failures, drought, and debt. Nearly 50% of cultivated area is rain-fed.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!
