Iraq loses $60 billion to Iran war as Hormuz squeeze hits oil exports
Iraq is facing a growing economic squeeze as the Iran war disrupts oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel shortages and rising import costs
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Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
‘No longer trust Washington’: Iran draws red line on peace talks with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran “no longer trust[s] talks with Washington” following what he described as repeated US attacks and
The frat omertà: Whistleblower warns of ‘code of silence’ after Ole Miss deaths, alleged Penn State coke ring
The Ole Miss student death and Penn State cocaine ring allegations echo a deeper crisis in Greek life, says fraternity hazing survivor Andrew Lohse.
Angela Rayner criticises worker visa plans on eve of Labour conference
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
Memorial for pupils given contaminated blood at Treloar's
During the 1970s and 1980s pupils received medical treatments using contaminated blood products.
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a ‘bilateral communication channel’ for AI incidents.
India takes next step to develop the next generation of space age rail guns
India has taken a fresh step towards building an indigenous electromagnetic launcher capability, with Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi floating expressions
In 2011, Philadelphia began a $2 billion plan to turn hard blocks into rain gardens and porous streets; by 2021 it kept an estimated 3.08 billion gallons of stormwater out of waterways each year
Discover how Philadelphia's innovative Green City, Clean Waters program cut sewer overflows by 3.08 billion gallons annually, reshaping urban water management through eco-friendly solutions like rain gardens and porous streets.
Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital’s roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Bradford's 'hidden gem' Pictureville Cinema hosts 30th film festival
Pictureville Cinema showcases film across a range of formats, including 70mm, 35mm and Cinerama.
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
'Ask India, Pakistan, Bangladesh': Nepal PM Balen Shah flags broken world order at UNGA
Nepal prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday warned the United Nations General Assembly about the devastating impact of climate change.
London designer turns waste mussel shells and local Thames sand into glass; wins £10,000 Design Museum prize
London designer Lulu Harrison has won the 2025 Ralph Saltzman Prize from the Design Museum for Thames Glass, a project that turns locally sourced and
Coroner asks families linked to jailed surgeon to make contact
Surgeon Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence for his botched and unnecessary operations.
Trade Centre UK: Newlyweds among dozens in dispute with dealer
Thirty-four customers battling for refunds on faulty cars as Trading Standards investigates.
Manx language festival returns to the island
A five-day celebration of the Manx language has returned to the island.
The Lost Children of Tuam: Liam Neeson involved in new movie revealing story behind babies discovery
The Lost Children of Tuam, co-produced by Liam Neeson, is now in cinemas.