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Supply in nine blocks in Tower Hamlets affected with some residents suspecting nearby building developmentsThey cannot even flush their toilets: life in east London blocks where taps often run dryHundreds of residents in blocks of flats in east London have been left without regular running water for more than seven months after development in the area may have left it without an adequate supply.Taps have been running dry in nine blocks in Tower Hamlets, where residents have been forced to use bottled water while their landlord, the housing association Poplar Harca, delayed works to solve the problem. Continue reading...

Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specsA frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse.High street stores are running out of eclipse glasses and online shoppers who track down a pair are being told they may not reach them until the end of the week. In other words, in plenty of time for the next comparable UK eclipse – in 2081 – but no good at all for Wednesday’s show. Continue reading...

• Arsenal are reportedly set to finalize a long-running deal to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. • The move follows a breakthrough in negotiations, with BBC Sport reporting the development on July 30. • This transfer comes as the summer window enters its final 25 days, with other high-profile players like Rodri and Cristian Romero also linked to rumors.

• NASA has successfully implemented power reduction operations to extend the operational life of the Voyager 2 probe, which was launched in 1977. • The adjustments prevent the probe from having to shut down one of its final remaining science instruments later this year. • This technical maneuver is critical because the 48-year-old spacecraft is currently operating in interstellar space with severely limited power reserves.

• Manchester City is exploring potential replacements for midfielder Rodri as the summer transfer window enters its final 25 days. • Reports indicate ongoing talks to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. • A significant valuation gap exists, as Lille's £86 million asking price is currently a sticking point in negotiations.

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortagesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks.The US president claimed on Thursday that the US had “massive amounts” of ammunition and said more was being manufactured and shipped to the region, as his frustration over the conflict spilled into a public attack on the media. Continue reading...

• An unnamed veteran 80s metal band has announced its first U.K. tour in over a decade as part of a final farewell run before officially disbanding. • Following the U.K. dates, the tour will expand across Europe starting March 21, with scheduled stops in 12 countries including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. • This tour marks a significant milestone for fans, providing a last opportunity to see the metal icons perform live before their permanent retirement.

• The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment adding convictions under the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act to the list of offenses that disqualify individuals from running for president or vice president in Taiwan. • The legislative change was introduced by members of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) to tighten eligibility requirements for the nation's highest offices. • This move matters as it expands the legal barriers for candidates, ensuring that those convicted of specific fraud-related crimes are barred from seeking the presidency.