Hardest Geezer Russ Cook begins running length of New Zealand
Christian Fuller BBC News, South East Russ Cook Russ Cook plans to run the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail across the…
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The US Department of Education is planning to cut about half of its workforce, as the Trump Administration works to…
US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
Don’t call it a breakthrough, as there is still a long way to go before lasting peace. But Tuesday’s agreement…
Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin Money deal
More than 12 million customers of Nationwide will each receive a payment of £50 following the takeover of Virgin Money.…
Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, inquest hears
Emma Saunders Culture reporter Getty Images Paul Danan found fame on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and reality TV shows Hollyoaks…
Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Watch: Rodrigo Duterte questions ICC warrant for his arrest Philippine police have arrested former…
Man Utd to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium close to Old Trafford
Manchester United, currently £1bn in debt, are yet to say how they plan to pay for the stadium. Club chief…
Keir Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Joshua Nevett Political reporter Helen Catt Political correspondent Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has called the current benefits system unsustainable, indefensible…
Canada’s next PM vows to win trade war with Trump
Jessica Murphy BBC News, in Ottawa Mark Carney tells party he won’t let Donald Trump “succeed” in trade war Mark…
Lawyer investigating Reform UK row contradicts MP Rupert Lowe’s statement
PA Media Rupert Lowe has been accused of making threats of violence against Reform UK’s chairman – which he denies…
Trump says US economy in ‘transition’ as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump has refused to say whether the US economy is facing a recession or price rises in…
Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians
Syria’s leader Ahmed Sharaa has called for peace after days of clashes where Syrian security forces allegedly killed hundreds of…
Man charged with murder after boy killed in Stockwell
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a teenage boy died in a shooting in south London. Omar…
UK marks Covid day of reflection
Locally organised events are taking place across the UK with 2025 marking five years since the outbreak. Source link
Argentine city of Bahía Blanca hit by deadly floods after storm
At least 13 people have died in floods in the Argentine port city of Bahía Blanca, following torrential rains. Eight…
UK ‘hardest hit by Covid fallout’ and next Bond ‘shouldn’t be American’
The Observer reflects on the fallout from the Covid pandemic, as the UK marks five years since the pandemic started…
Indian Wells 2025 results: Novak Djokovic loses to Botic van de Zandschulp
Djokovic was bidding to create more history with a standalone record sixth men’s title in Indian Wells. But, having been…
Under-performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans
Under-performing civil servants could be incentivised to leave their jobs under new government plans, while top staff will have their…