Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

Nearly half of the 66 affected bodies are directly related to the United Nations, highlighting a deliberate strategy to disengage from global governance structures. Among the most prominent is the…

One in 10 A&E patients waited over 12 hours in 2025

England’s Accident and Emergency departments grappled with prolonged patient waits in 2025, with a concerning one in ten individuals experiencing delays exceeding 12 hours. This translates to a staggering 1.75…

ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after attack, officials say

In a rapidly escalating situation that has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a Venezuelan national in the leg during a confrontation that…

Nasa astronauts begin ‘bittersweet’ medical evacuation from space station

Four international astronauts have made an unprecedented early return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), concluding a mission cut short by a serious medical issue involving one of…

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts

According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the primary catalyst for this acceleration was a substantial increase in industrial production. A key contributor to this surge…

Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts at Bradford business.

A serious incident involving a customer with a severe nut allergy has led to a formal investigation by West Yorkshire Trading Standards after a Bradford business allegedly served a dessert…

Ofwat investigation opened into Kent and Sussex water issues.

The water services regulator, Ofwat, has launched a comprehensive investigation into South East Water (SEW) following widespread and persistent disruptions to water supplies across significant swathes of Kent and Sussex.…

Serial houseplant killer? Here’s how to keep them alive.

The graveyard of dried-up ferns, drooping Ficus, and wilting Monsteras in countless homes suggests a common struggle: keeping houseplants thriving. Many plant enthusiasts, despite their best intentions, find themselves repeatedly…

Elon Musk’s X to block Grok from undressing images of real people

In a significant pivot following a storm of controversy and regulatory scrutiny, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has announced a new policy aimed at preventing its artificial intelligence tool,…

Denmark warns of ‘fundamental disagreement’ with US over Greenland.

Denmark’s foreign minister has declared a "fundamental disagreement" with the United States over Greenland following a high-stakes meeting at the White House, underscoring a significant diplomatic rift that has rattled…