Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz ‘essential’ as he meets Rubio
The Labour minister’s visit to the US capital is not merely a formality; it is a complex diplomatic tightrope walk, designed to reinforce the UK’s "strong, enduring and essential alliance"…
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its characters in videos
In a landmark agreement poised to redefine digital fandom and brand engagement, Disney has inked a deal with TikTok that will grant creators permission to incorporate clips from its vast…
Channel Islands eclipse a ‘once or twice in a lifetime’ event
Scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August, the celestial alignment will see the moon obscure approximately 90% of the sun, creating a dramatic partial solar eclipse visible not only across the Channel…
SpaceX: What can scientists learn from a Falcon 9 rocket hitting the Moon?
A stray SpaceX rocket stage made an unexpected and dramatic impact with the Moon on March 4, 2022, near the significant lunar landmark of the Einstein crater. This accidental collision,…
Italy waste workers help man find winning €1m lottery ticket
In a tale that reads like a modern-day fairy tale, a fortunate lottery player in southern Italy has been reunited with a winning ticket worth a staggering €1 million, thanks…
Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve
Ebdon Farm, situated near the village of Wick St Lawrence, approximately 2km (1.24 miles) from the coastline, has long been a site of intensive agricultural activity. For generations, its fields…
Tech Life – The future of flying? – BBC Sounds
The skies of tomorrow might be quieter and cleaner, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in electric aviation. While the transition from fossil fuels to electric power is a familiar narrative on…
Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
The overhaul will see the £90 billion public procurement system fundamentally restructured, placing a clear emphasis on tangible employment outcomes. Bidders will now be required to illustrate how their operations…
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
More than six years after the initial global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant portion of the population continues to grapple with the debilitating and persistent effects of long…
Crews tackle Headon Warren fire flare-up as peat burns underground
The initial inferno, which first erupted on July 23, devastated a significant portion of this nationally important maritime heathland and rare limestone grassland. Over five harrowing days, the wildfire consumed…

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Binance hack – who is behind it, is my money safe and what we know so far
G20 ‘family photo’ cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister.
Wildlife trusts secure £30m Rothbury Estate purchase
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put 2 Dan Sullivans on ballot.
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn.
Treasury accepts role in staff member’s death after inquest.
Spain train crash: Young athlete and former minister among victims
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