The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding. Read full story Author:
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity. Read full story Author:
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Read full story Author:
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz – the first known US strike since late July – has killed two people and injured two others. Read full …
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning. Read full story Author:
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks – here’s what the jury must consider
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children. Read full story Author:
The mystery of why so many black Britons still can’t swim
For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why. Read full story Author:
Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great. Read full story Author:
Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures. Read full story Author:
One dead and more than a dozen missing after ‘terrifying’ flash flood hits Grand Canyon
“It was a beautiful day – and then people were screaming,” one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing. Read full story Author:
This actor was told he had Alzheimer’s, now he’s performing a one-man show
Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett’s most famous plays alone on a London stage. Read full story Author:
The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community. Read full story Author:
The big moves to watch out for before football’s transfer window closes
BBC Sport’s football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST English deadline. Read full story Author:
‘My parents won’t lend me £10k but helped my brother’: When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it Read full story Author:
What will Sonia Gandhi’s memoir reveal about India’s most powerful dynasty?
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy. Read full story Author:
Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine’s first week back at school
Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches. Read full story Author:
Parents of seriously ill children should be entitled to 12 weeks paid leave, says commissioner
Children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers. Read full story Author:
UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir. Read full story Author:
‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea’s former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found. Read full story Author:
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap ‘ineffective’ food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices. Read full …