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London is set for a stretch of wet and thundery weather from late August, ending one of the hottest and driest summers on record. Forecasters predict rain from Sunday, with a more intense period of thundery showers later in the week, while authorities respond to wildfire pressures amid ongoing drought conditions.
Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, pending a preliminary disciplinary investigation into allegations of discrimination. The suspension comes amid a weeks-long controversy that preceded Arday's death, which has sparked vigils and criticism of media coverage.
The European Commission approved €6.1 billion in new defence funding for Ukraine as part of a €90 billion loan, aiming to bolster air and missile defence systems. The decision comes as Ukraine faces a severe budget shortfall and a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors, with internal EU debates over procurement flexibility.
The UK economy grew by just 0.4% in the second quarter as the Iran war pushed up energy prices, slowing growth. Official figures also revealed a larger-than-expected £1.8bn deficit in July, adding pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his October budget.
French authorities say they have halted 10 small boats at sea in the Channel since spring, using new 'intervention tactics,' as UK officials credit a £660m deal with reducing crossings. The disclosure comes amid Conservative and Reform criticism that French police are not doing enough, and after footage of police clashes on beaches.