British Family Express

Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release

As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chest

ABC News - 1h

Hostage's British family express joy at his release but concern over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

BBC News - 2h

The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape

One month after the Los Angeles wildfires, the public and California’s government are being forced to confront weaknesses in their approach to disasters.

NBC News - 8h

‘It’s horrible’: Hooters plots British ‘breastaurant’ expansion via Newcastle

Launch may be decisive test for franchise known for skimpy staff uniforms which has previously struggled in UK. The (in)famous orange signage is up. Work is apace to be open in a fortnight. The job ...

The Guardian - 14h

What is to become of the Great British Garden Centre?

Unreliable weather and patchy trading have led to a wilting of gardening sales — but tea and cakes may yet save the postwar institution

Financial Times - 15h

Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda

The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.

The New York Times - 2d

Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?

Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.

The Hill - 6h

Cheaper e-bikes set for UK - but China tariff axe is 'kick in teeth for British firms'

British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .

BBC News - 7h

Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land

Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region

ABC News - 11h

Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments

A former pensions minister says the DWP does not make it clear to families the repayments are voluntary.

BBC News - 15h

Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County

Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.

CBS News - 15h

Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd express gratitude with induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Famed car builder Ralph Moody joins Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd in Class of 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death

Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.

NBC News - 19h

British couple named after deaths at French home

Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.

BBC News - 1d

Grenfell Tower, Where Fire Killed 72, Will Be Demolished, Families Say

Survivors and bereaved families’ groups said Britain’s deputy prime minister had told them that the site of the 2017 catastrophe would be dismantled.