Here are the latest developments in the Middle East

August 5, 2026 · The Independent

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 other
UK weather forecast: What to expect in August after string of extreme heatwaves
The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month
Megan McKenna reveals horrifying details of night machete-wielding intruders broke into home
Megan McKenna has recalled the night that machete-wielding intruders broke into her home, leaving her scared to live in
Erectile dysfunction drug may raise glaucoma risk, researchers warn
Men taking tadalafil could be increasing their risk of glaucoma by a third
Why do I get bitten by mosquitoes but others don’t? Here’s what a new study says
Why do I get bitten by mosquitoes but others don’t? Here’s what a new study says