News for September 1, 2026
Damn it: US aircraft carrier docks near Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The US aircraft carrier is docking near Pattaya, a Thai beach resort known for nightlife and sex tourism. The ship spent a record 250 days at sea before docking. No additional details were released at this time.
Damn it: More children in A&E due to mental health crisis
NHS emergency departments are seeing more young people with mental health problems. Cases include self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress.
Damn it: Enzo Fernandez signs for Man City on joint-British transfer record
Manchester City have signed Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125 million, a joint-British transfer record. The fee ties the record for the highest British transfer price. Fernandez leaves Chelsea to join Manchester City.
Damn it: Ariana Grande ends tour and steps back from public life
Ariana Grande has ended her tour and is stepping back from public life. She called the run a final hurrah and delivered an emotional farewell to fans.
Damn it: Rybakina opens US Open campaign with win in race to No. 1
Rybakina says the drive to reach world No. 1 motivates her. She plans to take it day by day. Her US Open campaign started with a win.
Damn it: Astronauts complete rare all-female spacewalk
Two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. It was the sixth time in history this has happened.
Damn it: Most Americans disapprove of Lake Ontario name change
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America as part of his feud with Canada. Most Americans disapprove of the change.
Damn it: Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
Germany accused Russia of carrying out a drone attack on an airport. Officials said the Aug. 4 incident is part of a campaign to undermine European support for Ukraine. Berlin announced countermeasures in response to the attack.
Damn it: Israel warns of retaliation if UK sanctions are imposed
Israel warned it would retaliate if the UK imposes sanctions. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy toward Israel. The remarks underscore rising tension between London and Jerusalem over sanctions and policy direction.
Damn it: Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham’s plan would bring more government control, higher taxes, and more politicians. Badenoch made the remark as Burnham addressed MPs for the first time as prime minister.
Damn it: U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran
Central Command officials said the strikes were conducted in Iran in response to Iran's attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on U.S. service members in the Middle East. No further details about targets or casualties were released.
Damn it: US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions
US Central Command says Iran is targeting commercial shipping and American service members in the region. State media report explosions in the region.
Damn it: Kyrgyzstan security meeting highlights growing Moscow-Tehran alliance
A regional security meeting in Kyrgyzstan highlighted the growing military and political ties between Russia and Iran. Officials described closer cooperation on security and diplomacy. The gathering underscored Moscow-Tehran alignment on regional security issues.
Damn it: Briton rescued in Nepal nearly a week after deadly floods
A Briton was rescued in Nepal nearly a week after deadly floods hit the border region with Tibet. More than 3,900 people are still unaccounted for after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.
Good grief: Pistol found in lake offers new lead in al-Hilli family killings in the French Alps
Authorities say a pistol recovered from a lake has offered a possible new lead in the 2012 killings of Saad al-Hilli, his wife and mother-in-law in eastern France. The al-Hilli family were on holiday when they were shot in September 2012.
Damn it: Australian shepherd Chardonnay races across the backs of 56 people to set a world record
Chardonnay, an Australian shepherd, raced across the backs of 56 people to set a world record. After the feat, she jumped around with excitement.
Damn it: Baby girl stabbed, pronounced dead in Sheffield home, police say
A baby girl was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield. Police say she was stabbed. Further details about the incident have not been released.
Damn it: Nepal flood crisis grows as death toll tops 1,000, rescue work continues
Rescue teams continue work to reach hydropower workers caught by flooding in Nepal. The death toll in Nepal has risen above 1,000.
Damn it: Male prison spaces at year's low as capacity tightens
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity. The justice secretary is due to outline details in the Commons about an early-release scheme to free inmates. The squeeze comes as overcrowding leaves few spaces for male inmates.
Damn it: Valentina Foster's family mourns after Middlesbrough fire claims her life
Valentina Foster died in a Middlesbrough fire. Her parents say the loss is devastating and has changed their lives forever.
Damn it: Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was found at Leipzig airport. The drone was located near Ukrainian cargo planes. The incident occurred on August 4. Germany says Russia was behind the attack.
Damn it: UK borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Long-term UK borrowing costs rose to their highest level since 1998 ahead of the October Budget. The movement piles fresh pressure on Andy Burnham as he prepares his first Budget.
Damn it: Former prime minister Keir Starmer says he will leave Parliament
After resigning as prime minister in July, he will leave Parliament. The move signals the end of his domestic political career.
Damn it: Norway's Haakon begins his reign as Harald V lies in state
Norway's new King Haakon begins his reign. His father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace. The moment marks a major step in Haakon's rule.
Damn it: Canadians back Carney’s stand against Trump
Special Canadian elections show voters backing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vow to match U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar. That stance contrasts with longtime U.S. partners who raced to strike deals when tariff threats emerged. The results suggest continued support for that tariff stance.
Damn it: Sexual assaults are nearly daily in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say sexual assaults are nearly daily in Ceuta. Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco. Up to 5,000 remain in Ceuta.
Damn it: Trump says US Falklands stance under review
Former President Donald Trump says the U.S. position on the Falklands is one of several options under review. The UK asserts Falkland Islanders are British and have the right to determine their own future. The exchange highlights ongoing debate over the future of the islands.
Damn it: Keir Starmer stands down as MP to focus on international affairs
Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as an MP. He says his focus will shift to international affairs.
Good grief: Canada's Liberals sweep three seats as Carney gets a boost amid US trade tensions
The Liberals swept three seats. One seat was taken from the Conservatives. The outcome is seen as a boost for Carney amid US trade tensions and signals public support for the prime minister after a confrontation with Donald Trump.
Damn it: Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Medics say three people were killed in Gaza City. Unconfirmed reports describe air and artillery strikes by Israeli forces after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered. Verification of the details remains pending.
Damn it: Could the Tupac verdict spur renewed efforts to solve Notorious B.I.G.'s murder?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur. That connection was discussed repeatedly during the trial.
Damn it: Trump's Venezuela oil deal won’t bring quick relief to the U.S.
Industry experts say it will take years before oil production ramps up meaningfully. The deal involves many risks. Any relief to U.S. oil supply would come slowly and be uncertain.
Damn it: Lake Ontario renamed to Lake America splits Upstate Republicans
Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has drawn pride from some residents and objections from others in Upstate New York. Supporters say the change signals national pride, while critics call it political overreach. The issue underscores how national decisions can divide local voters.
Damn it: China's blue-collar boom built the economy, now those jobs are vanishing
Income inequality in China has, by some measures, surpassed that of the United States. Blue-collar jobs have diminished as the labor market shifts. Many workers are turning to the gig economy.
Damn it: Raygun says it took her a long time to process Olympic breaking experience
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, discusses the emotional aftermath of her 2024 Olympic experience. In a BBC Sport interview, she explains it took her a long time to process what she went through. She reflects on how the journey might influence her future in the sport.
Damn it: Russian strike injures rail workers in Kyiv region
Ukrainian officials say 17 people were injured in Kyiv and the wider region, including two children. Among the injured were rail workers. Details on the strike's target and the full toll have not been released.
Damn it: Flood at Nepal-China border leaves 100 Indians missing
A devastating Himalayan flood hit a key Nepal-China trade crossing. More than 100 Indian nationals are missing. The crossing is a vital link for cross-border trade between Nepal and China.
Damn it: Flooding at Nepal-China border leaves over 100 Indians missing
A flash flood struck a crucial Nepal-China trade crossing in the Himalayas. More than 100 Indians are missing.
Damn it! Six million Afghans forced to start over under the Taliban
By August, another million Afghans were forced to return from Pakistan and Iran this year. The year-to-date total now stands at six million who must restart their lives under Taliban rule. The figures underscore the scale of displacement affecting families across the region.
Damn it: First-time mum dies in childbirth after textbook pregnancy
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, died after suffering cardiac arrest during labour. The pregnancy was believed to be textbook.
Damn it: Met Office reveals 2026-2027 storm names, including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn
The Met Office has published its storm-naming list for 2026-2027. Tuesday, 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season. Names on the list include Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.
Good grief: Man charged after fatal Grangetown fire near Middlesbrough
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough. The blaze killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt on Wednesday.
Damn it: Burnham to face Parliament for first time
Burnham will face Parliament for the first time as prime minister. Analysts say this could mark the end of his honeymoon period and the start of tougher work. Damian Grammaticas reports on the moment.
Damn it: Ex-Crips leader found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
A jury found the former Crips leader guilty in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict ends decades of speculation about who was responsible for the rapper's death.
Damn it: Shein starts Hong Kong listing after years chasing New York and London
Tuesday's listing in Hong Kong marks Shein's long-awaited debut on a stock market. The move follows years of attempts to sell shares in New York and London.
Damn it: U.S. Army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever U.S. Army secretary, has resigned after about 18 months in the job. His departure comes amid months of tension surrounding the post. It ends a notably short tenure at the Army's top civilian leadership slot.