Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Spanish lab raided over swine fever outbreak fears
Spanish police search a Barcelona lab amid fears the African swine fever outbreak originated there. The virus threatens Europe's top pork producer. Read the latest.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Spain probes lab leak as source of African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities investigate if African swine fever near Barcelona leaked from a research lab. The Georgia 2007 strain found threatens Spain's €8.8bn pork exports. Read the latest.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Blamed on Sandwich
Spain's military is deployed after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, potentially caused by a contaminated sausage sandwich. Key exports to the UK and China are halted.
UK blocks Spanish pork over swine fever outbreak
The UK halts pork imports from Spain following an African Swine Fever outbreak in Catalunya. Learn how this impacts trade and food security. Stay informed.
Fever Ineffective Against Bird Flu, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research reveals the body's natural fever defence may fail against bird flu viruses, raising concerns for pandemic preparedness. Learn the critical details.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn about the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
Yellow Fever and Dengue Surge in South America
Rising global temperatures are worsening disease outbreaks across South America and Europe. Learn how the climate crisis fuels health emergencies and what's being done.
UK health alert over dangerous bacterial infection
Health authorities issue urgent warning about invasive Strep A infections as cases surge across Britain. Learn the life-threatening symptoms and when to seek immediate medical help.
UK Health Alert: Strep A Infections Rising
The UK Health Security Agency issues crucial guidance as Strep A cases rise across Britain. Learn the symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Florence + The Machine Electrify London O2 Arena
Florence Welch and her band deliver an explosive, emotionally charged performance at London's O2 Arena, proving why they remain one of Britain's most compelling live acts.
Lexie Hull Addresses Caitlin Clark WNBA Jealousy Rumours
Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull addresses rumours of WNBA resentment toward rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, revealing the truth behind locker room dynamics and professional respect in women's basketball.
GM Mosquitoes Deployed in UK-Led Disease Fight
British researchers are deploying bio-engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to combat deadly diseases in a revolutionary public health initiative that could transform global disease control.
Deadly Mosquito Invasion Hits California - Health Warning
Southern California faces a dangerous new threat as invasive tropical mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases establish breeding populations, prompting urgent public health warnings.
Crocodile Fever: Brutally Brilliant Belfast Drama
Meghan Tyler's explosive play about sisterhood and the Troubles delivers theatrical lightning at London's Arcola Theatre - our review of this must-see production.
Napoleon's Army Death Mystery Solved by Scientists
Groundbreaking scientific research uncovers the devastating diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, rewriting military history.
Napoleon's Army Destroyed by Disease, DNA Reveals
Groundbreaking forensic analysis of soldiers' teeth uncovers the terrifying truth behind Napoleon's catastrophic 1812 Russian campaign - deadly pathogens proved more lethal than Russian soldiers or the brutal winter.
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