News for September 8, 2026
Damn it: Glastonbury tickets have topped £400 as festival returns in June
Glastonbury has confirmed sale dates for its June return after a fallow year. Tickets have topped £400 for the first time.
Damn it: UK sanctions West Bank settlements trigger Israeli fury
Britain announced sanctions on West Bank settlements. The foreign secretary said settlers were carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. France and Canada also imposed sanctions.
Damn it: U.S. sanctions dozens of Iranian airlines to pressure Tehran
Washington sanctioned dozens of Iranian airlines. The move aims to pressure Tehran to rejoin talks on a deal to end the war. It’s the latest step in the administration’s push to secure a resolution.
Good grief: Prince George begins his first day at Eton College
Prince George begins his first day at Eton College, the all-boys boarding school. The 13-year-old was dropped off by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.
Damn it: Trump shares a misleading video of King Charles and a worker who fainted
Trump posted a video that has been described as misleading. The clip appears to show King Charles shrugging and walking away from a worker who fainted during a royal visit.
Damn it: British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman in Sweden faces deportation for failing to submit a Brexit residence application on time. The case centers on Brexit-era residency rules. No further details were provided in the report.
Damn it: Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump's stars-and-stripes map
Iceland has summoned the U.S. ambassador in protest of a map linked to Donald Trump. The move underscores ongoing concerns that his territorial ambitions have strained relations with neighboring countries.
Good grief: Kane among England trio on Ballon d'Or shortlist
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's striker, is among three England players named on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice complete the English trio. The nominations keep England in the running for the prestigious award.
Damn it: Ports refuse to land 120 migrants in RNLI boats
On Sunday, the King's Harbour Master and Southampton Port declined a request to land 120 migrants. The plan involved landing them in RNLI boats. No migrants were allowed ashore.
Damn it: Heathrow and Gatwick hit by air traffic control problems
Air departures from several airports were disrupted by a technical fault at air traffic control provider Nats. Heathrow and Gatwick were among the airports affected. The disruption affected flight schedules across the network.
Damn it: Two Renoir paintings missing after French museum heist
The mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera says two of the four Renoir paintings stolen in the heist have been recovered. Authorities are still seeking the two suspects behind the theft.
Damn it: Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday. The reopening followed a staff strike.
Damn it: Four Renoir paintings stolen in French museum heist
Four Renoir paintings worth millions were stolen from a French museum. The theft adds to a recent surge of high-profile art crimes across Europe. Security for museums and galleries is once again under scrutiny.
Oh come on: Gulf nations build defenses and bypass Hormuz as Iran war drags on
Gulf nations are strengthening defenses and seeking ways to bypass the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran conflict drags on. Remarks at a regional conference highlighted Washington's challenge in pressuring Iran with sanctions without harming nearby allies.
Damn it: King sends letter to clarify Harry and Meghan's status in the U.K.
Britain's king sent a letter to clarify Harry and Meghan's status in the U.K. The couple said they were surprised they hadn't been told about the letter in advance, according to British media.
Damn it: Mortgage-rate hopes dashed as lenders raise new deals
Major lenders have raised rates on new mortgage deals in recent days. That move leaves borrowers facing a decision. The change undermines hopes that rates would drop.
Damn it: Monty Don leaves Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don will leave Gardeners' World after more than two decades on the show. He said his time on the programme has been very rewarding. He added that now is the right time for a change.
Damn it: UK to bar imports from West Bank settlements in a widening rift with Israel
The move would mark Britain's strongest break yet with its long-standing support for Israel. It comes in response to Israeli actions in the West Bank and Gaza.
Damn it: Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands
Argentina moves against an oil company operating in the Falklands. The action comes days after President Javier Milei intensified Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the islands.
Damn it: Nottingham Inquiry says one of Valdo Calocane's victims might have survived
The Nottingham Inquiry heard that one of Valdo Calocane's victims could have survived. The discussion framed that death as potentially preventable. The remarks were made during the inquiry's hearings.
Damn it: At least two dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
At least two people were killed in Kyiv. Air raid alerts and explosions were heard in the capital as Russia launched drone strikes early Tuesday.
Damn it: Singapore PM to earn 3.6 million SGD salary
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will receive an annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars. That amount is about 2.8 million US dollars or 2.1 million British pounds.
Damn it: Rubio's Venezuela oil stance stirs regional ire
Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. His support for the Venezuela oil deal is drawing pushback in the region.
Damn it: SaxaVord spaceport secures £30m government investment
The UK government has invested £30m in SaxaVord spaceport on Unst, the northernmost point in the UK. The funds will support SaxaVord's development as a launch site for small commercial rockets. Several companies hope to use SaxaVord as a launch site.
Damn it: Harry and Meghan stunned by King's letter on non-working royal status
King Charles reportedly sent a letter clarifying that the couple remain non-working royals. A spokesman for Harry and Meghan says they were not told in advance about the letter. Palace sources deny that claim.
Damn it: UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, according to reports. He was ranked third on the Sunday Times list of Britain's top taxpayers.
Damn it: UK pupils again rank highly in international reading, maths and science tests
UK pupils again perform well in PISA tests for reading, maths and science. Yet England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales show substantial score differences. The piece highlights uneven performance across the four nations.
Damn it: Fears for children at West Bank school as settler violence spikes
Six people have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, including three pupils from the village's Palestinian school. The deaths come amid a surge of violence linked to Israeli settlers. The spike has raised safety concerns for students at the school.
Damn it: Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Instagram users report scammers demanding money after fake copyright claims. Some say they're losing money or risking account suspensions. The problem appears linked to Meta's difficulty in quickly identifying and stopping the scammers.
Good grief: Australians weigh opt-out of social media algorithms
Damn it: The BBC spoke to Sydneysiders about Australia's plan to require social media platforms to offer easy opt-in or opt-out options for personalised algorithms. The proposal aims to give users more control over their feeds. The piece focuses on residents' reactions in Sydney.
Damn it: Canada imposes counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, escalating trade dispute
Canada's counter-tariffs apply to $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The move jeopardises the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
Damn it: Oli's case highlights rising clinical negligence claims in England
Oli's case is cited as part of a rising tide of clinical negligence claims across England, according to BBC analysis. The report frames this as a nationwide trend rather than an isolated incident.
Damn it: UK to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline proposals targeting goods from Israeli-occupied areas on Tuesday. The measures would affect products tied to West Bank settlements.
Damn it: Rainy week still leaves drought in England and Wales
Parts of England and Wales have received more rain this week than in any week since early February. The rain, however, has not ended the drought.
Prince George begins at Eton College
Prince George, 13, is set for his first day at Eton College. He follows in his father, the Prince of Wales’s, footsteps. The school is described as an elite private institution.
Damn it: Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
Oh come on, too many victims are not getting the standard of service they deserve, according to His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. The inspectorate says basic investigative practices across police forces are falling short. It calls for improvements in investigations and in how victims are treated.