CJP protests at Jantar Mantar: The youth movement India’s Modi didn’t see coming.
It began with a fear familiar to millions of young Indians: if the examinations that determine their future cannot be trusted, what can? Weeks later, on Monday, tens of thousands…
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it.
At the peak of the June heatwave, which marked the warmest June on record in England, Tavia Watts found her mind consumed by a singular, overwhelming worry: the searing heat…
Burnham to spend first day working from No 10 North
The launch of No 10 North is not merely symbolic; it represents a tangible commitment to decentralisation. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh are also slated to operate regularly from…
US lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ after OpenAI goes rogue
In a significant move driven by mounting concerns over the unpredictable nature of advanced artificial intelligence, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would empower the federal…
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a celebrated engineer, education reformist, and climate activist, concluded his 26-day-long hunger strike on Friday, following a significant assurance from the Indian government that no legal repercussions would…
Burnham pauses early prison release scheme.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, speaking on behalf of the government, announced a significant pause in the controversial early prison release scheme, a policy designed to alleviate severe overcrowding within the…
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals.
The European Union has levied a substantial €890 million (approximately £759 million) fine on Google, accusing the technology behemoth of leveraging its dominant market position to unfairly favour its proprietary…
Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?
A hosepipe ban, officially known as a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) in many jurisdictions, is a legal restriction placed on the use of outdoor water sources connected to the mains…
BBC Inside Science – Testing testosterone testing – BBC Sounds
The latest episode of BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science," aired on July 23, 2026, delves into a fascinating array of scientific developments, from the controversial use of hormone replacement therapy…
Jantar Mantar, CJP, Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg, says ‘still alive’
The simmering public anger over a series of high-profile exam paper leaks has intensified, presenting a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. At the heart of this growing…

Iran launches ‘attempted surprise attack’ on American forces in Middle East, US military says
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to talks about social care.
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