The prime minister says the move will give power to “every postcode” but critics say the plans lack detail. Read full story Author:
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated. Read full story Author:
What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show. Read full story Author:
‘I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home’: Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around. Read full story Author:
If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan – if successful – potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza. Read full story Author:
Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film
Scotland’s largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar – but these are disheartening times. Read full story Author:
Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans – here are three things we learned
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off? Read full story Author:
AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces. Read full story Author:
Thames Water boss says leakage targets ‘not realistic’
Chris Weston said Thames wanted “to do better” but some of its targets were not achievable. Read full story Author:
US admits ‘unfortunate error’ after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked. Read full story Author:
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London. Read full story Author:
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth. Read full story Author:
British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri. Read full story Author:
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage. Go to Source Author: Michael Gold https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan
Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington. Go to Source Author: …
Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service
The decision to suspend tours indefinitely came after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a Times article detailing President Trump’s dramatic revamp of the Kennedy Center. Go to Source …
A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Go to Source Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Selam Gebrekidan https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections. Go to Source Author: Stuart …