The world has spent $9 trillion to combat climate change since 2020. That is a World War II-type number. Except we won WWII. But now even the left admits that …
England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England. Read full story Author:
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from. Read full story Author:
Watch: Is Trump’s $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November’s midterms. Read full story Author:
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried Read full story Author:
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday. Read full story Author:
‘My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery’: The cost of England’s cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. Read full story Author:
Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending. Read full story Author:
Russia’s new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine’s air defences with daily launches
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine’s air defence interceptors. Read full story Author:
Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held. Read full story Author:
Five dead and 86 missing as ‘heartbreaking’ fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire. Read full story Author:
Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping. Read full story Author:
We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment – now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can’t withdraw consent. Read full story Author:
Four takeaways from Trump’s speech at first Republican midterms convention
The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again – with a few surprises thrown in. Read full story Author:
‘It started as a joke, a fantasy’ – F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid
After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the …
How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
BBC’s Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim. Read full story …
The one thing you need to do to succeed – according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for. Read full story Author:
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are ‘cycle-syncing’ their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say. Read full story Author:
American football is coming to Australia – can it succeed?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. Read full story Author:
August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month. Read full story Author: