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… BBC News has contacted the UK Foreign Office. Sanz said it was the “most devastating fire” that Andalusia had ever seen. …
At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern SpainJoy Online
… Across BBC News, the BBC World Service and content distributed by BBC Studios, the BBC saw its international audience grow to 502 million people – up 11% year-on-year.
TV licence fee is ‘yesterday’s model’, new BBC director general saysJoy Online
… BBC News understands Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence as accommodation for the duration of their stay next month, in a further sign of thawing relations between the couple – who now live in the US – and the monarchy. …
William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father’s DayJoy Online
… BBC News understands that the family has been offered accommodation on a royal estate, but has not yet responded to the invitation. …
Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visitJoy Online
… The claims, reported in a BBC News investigation on Saturday, have also prompted a response from the UK’s media regulator Ofcom, who called them “deeply concerning”. …
Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdogJoy Online
… A representative of the base declined to comment on the situation when contacted by BBC News. …
US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in CaliforniaJoy Online
… BBC News has asked the actor’s representatives for a comment on the White House remarks about him. …
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after actor’s Trump grave postJoy Online
… The boy was not injured in the incident in April, but his mother told BBC News partner CBS News that her son was shaken up and scared. …
Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpathA large sinkhole estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet has opened outside a Malibu home reportedly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage after heavy rain caused the driveway to collapse. Emergency services responded when the structural failure caused a gas leak, which was later secured; no injuries were reported.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A large sinkhole estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet has opened outside a Malibu home reportedly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage after heavy rain caused the driveway to collapse. Emergency services responded when the structural failure caused a gas leak, which was later secured; no injuries were reported.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe Midwest weather on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, seven of whom remain in hospital including one in serious condition. The inmates were outside moving between buildings after an evening meal when the strike occurred amid widespread storms that have caused tornadoes, flooding, and multiple deaths across the region.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A study of 14 dogs in brain scanners found that images of smiling human faces activated the reward region of dogs' brains, even when the faces belonged to strangers. The same brain region activates when dogs anticipate food or smell familiar people, suggesting that happy faces have positive value for dogs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows, including franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in their videos. The scheme will launch in the US before rolling out to other countries.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists have confirmed a previously unknown monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, distinguished by striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face. The species, known locally as Likweli, is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A previously unknown monkey species with striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been confirmed in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The discovery, made through audio recordings, photography and genetic studies, marks only the fifth African monkey species found in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region, apparently sparked by a downed power line, has killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing; four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire spread rapidly through a wooded area near Los Gallardos, driven by extreme heat from a sustained heatwave affecting southern Europe.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The BBC's new director general Matt Brittin has described the traditional £180-a-year TV licence as "yesterday's model" and "no longer fit for purpose," and suggested the government reconsider a compulsory household levy that could be collected through utility bills, potentially reducing the fee if all homes participated.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Prince of Wales marked his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a family photo shared by the Royal Family, showing him in Welsh Guards uniform with his daughter Princess Charlotte. The Princess of Wales and their three children captioned the image with birthday wishes, while the King also shared birthday greetings through the official Royal Family Instagram account.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered accommodation on a royal estate for their visit to the UK next month with their children Archie and Lilibet, marking their first trip to the country in four years, though they have not yet responded to the invitation.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's media watchdog has said allegations that Married at First Sight Australia contestants were not informed of on-screen partners' prior drug and violence convictions are "serious and disturbing." Channel 9 and production company Endemol Shine Australia said they have "strong protocols in place" for participant safety and wellbeing.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at 11:20 local time. The base closed the airfield and diverted all inbound aircraft; emergency crews responded to the scene, and the status of any injuries was not immediately disclosed.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an AI-generated image of President Trump in a grave on Bluesky with the caption "if only," which he later deleted and apologized for. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual" in response, claiming the rhetoric has inspired assassination attempts against the President.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 56-year-old woman in Cheney, US was arrested after driving onto a footpath and chasing a boy riding his bike in April. The boy escaped uninjured but was frightened; the driver faces charges including assault and drink-driving.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →