Rights activists call UK ambassador ‘morally compromised’ for accepting honour from Bahraini king in apparent breach of Foreign Office rules The British ambassador to Bahrain has been accused of breaching government rules over accepting an award by the Gulf state’s king, a move critics suggest signals diplomats and civil servants ...
Why this heatwave feels worse than the last oneWhy this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains ...
Baby deaths and toxic culture – the Nottingham maternity report at a glanceBaby deaths and toxic culture – the Nottingham maternity report at a glance
A long-awaited review into maternity services in Nottingham finds “systemic” failings. ...
Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says reportTrain passed red signal before fatal crash, says report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published. ...
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham’s top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities. ...
Scotland on ‘brink of history’, fans say ahead of Brazil World Cup tieScotland on ‘brink of history’, fans say ahead of Brazil World Cup tie
Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages. ...
Giant Qatari conglomerate bets on Syria reconstructionGiant Qatari conglomerate bets on Syria reconstruction
The Scene Power International Holding, the Qatari conglomerate that grew to touch nearly every aspect of daily life in the run-up to the 2022 men’s soccer World Cup, has made the pivot few analysts would have predicted for a contractor: expanding beyond its domestic market after Qatar’s sports-centered infrastructure boom ...
US and Iran clash over peace talks narrativeUS and Iran clash over peace talks narrative
Washington and Tehran are battling to shape the narrative around peace talks, with both sides making contradictory claims about the proposed deal. US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to full nuclear inspections; Iran said inspectors could not enter the most important sites. Vice President JD Vance said US and ...
UK swelters in another record-breaking heatwaveUK swelters in another record-breaking heatwave
Schools are closing early and parents are buying air conditioning units for classrooms as the UK faces another record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach 39°C (102°F) this week. Britain is warming fast: Summer 2025 was the hottest on record, and this year has seen new spring peaks. But UK ...
Chinese supercomputer declared world’s fastestChinese supercomputer declared world’s fastest
A Shenzhen supercomputer was declared the world’s fastest, giving China the crown for the first time since 2017 and further ratcheting up the transpacific tech rivalry. The LineShine computer is notable not just for raw speed — it is about 20% faster than the California-based El Capitan, which has topped ...