UK News
Burnham heads to Berlin Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Germany for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with closer UK-EU cooperation and security expected to feature prominently.
UK-Germany cyber partnership Britain and Germany are launching closer cooperation to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and other hybrid threats.
Tories rule out Reform pact Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected the prospect of an electoral alliance with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Pound slips ahead of Bailey speech Sterling edged lower against the dollar and euro as markets await comments from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
UK borrowing costs rise the yield on 30-year UK government bonds has moved above 6%, adding pressure ahead of the forthcoming Budget.
Jerusalem consulate dispute Britain’s diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem will remain open but operate under the name UK Mission, Jerusalem, following a dispute with Israel.
New banknotes to feature wildlife the Bank of England has selected barn owls, bumblebees, puffins and hedgehogs as the wildlife themes for Britain’s next generation of banknotes.
Petrol price checking made easier drivers can now use Google Maps to see near-real time petrol and diesel prices, making it easier to compare prices at nearby filling stations.
First UK testicular tissue transplant a 19-year-old has become the first person in the UK to undergo a testicular tissue transplant, in an operation offering potential hope for young cancer patients facing fertility problems.
World News
A Russian missile and drone barrage has killed at least 22 people in the Ukrainian city of Pryluky, including five children, according to Ukrainian authorities. Dozens more were injured.
Gaza peace plan stalls: A year after Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan was announced, reconstruction remains largely stalled, with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still living in severe conditions.
Saudi Arabia hit by attacks: Saudi Arabia has reported deadly attacks on its airports as fighting in Yemen intensifies, raising fresh concerns about regional security and oil supplies.
US-Russia energy talks: American and Russian officials are exploring possible business arrangements involving the Nord Stream gas pipelines, despite continuing sanctions and strong European opposition.
Japanese authorities have raided the offices of major beer companies including Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo over allegations of possible price collusion.
South Korea investigates Russian fuel shipments: Seoul says it is investigating reports that large quantities of fuel were transported to Russia, amid concerns that laws may have been breached.
Student protests over education and living costs continue in France, with large demonstrations leading to clashes and arrests.
Texas has carried out its first execution since Christa Pike survived a botched lethal injection, despite legal efforts to halt the procedure.
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist whose software helped guide the Apollo 11 Moon landing, has died aged 90.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died aged 75. He was widely known for his intense performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
