England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax.
The UK government is set to announce sweeping plans that will empower mayors across England to levy an overnight visitor charge on tourists, a move poised to reshape local funding…
August ties for hottest month on record as global heat climbs
The confluence of record-breaking air temperatures, persistent and widespread ocean heat, and Europe’s exceptionally severe summer unequivocally illustrates how anthropogenic climate change is now actively driving extremes across both the…
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
In a bold and potentially transformative announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared at the Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention that every adult American would receive a $5,000 payout should the…
BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
The sanctions came after Israel opened up tenders for the construction of settlement homes in the strategically important so-called E1 area east of Jerusalem, plans that have drawn widespread international…
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary.
The unprecedented technical meltdown of the UK’s air traffic control system, which plunged thousands of travellers into chaos, was an entirely avoidable incident, according to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander.…
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House has swiftly removed a controversial Tetris-style game, provocatively titled "Build The Wall," from its official website, a move that comes mere days after The Tetris Company, the…
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The Metropolitan Police has initiated a criminal investigation into Reform UK, focusing on allegations that the party breached foreign funding laws. This significant development follows a detailed broadcast by Channel…
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk.
The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified beverages consumed at temperatures above 65°C (149°F) as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” sparking renewed concern about the…
Apple’s new boss starts with gamble on costly new foldable iPhone
John Ternus has embarked on his second week as Apple’s chief executive, and the tech giant has already unveiled what many are calling the most significant redesign to the iPhone…
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
In a landmark announcement that underscores Finland’s ascendant position in the global artificial intelligence landscape, Google has committed an unprecedented €13 billion (approximately £11 billion or $15 billion) to bolster…

Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack.
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards.
The maths bust-up fuelling fears that AI is undermining science.
Restaurants sceptical over ‘garlic and gherkins’ Budget move
Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones
Healey buys himself some time, but big questions unanswered.
MS patient left in ‘horrific’ pain amid UK-wide medicine shortage
Elon Musk a ‘real genius’, Putin says after talks with SpaceX boss
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine’s Kherson region, officials say.


































































































