Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:44:24 GMT
In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:50:36 GMT
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:02:31 GMT
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:45:48 GMT
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:56:45 GMT
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:36:40 GMT
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:28:21 GMT
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:57:47 GMT
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:08:27 GMT
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:37:45 GMT
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.
