Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended. Read full story Author:
Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny. Read full story Author:
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated. Read full story Author:
Mushroom murderer trial undermined by ‘catastrophic’ hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson’s defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms. Read full story Author:
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app. Read full story Author:
Families’ agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing. Read full story Author:
One man has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years – how does he do it?
In that time he estimates he has been involved in getting 16 bills into law and has had a hand in a further 25 law changes. Read full story Author:
Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can’t have kids, but it’s changed me for the better
Enlli Thompson’s symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis. Read full story Author:
Tracking USS Lincoln’s months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments. Read full story Author:
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows. Read full story Author:
‘I don’t want to send you to prison’, witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur’s entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Read full …
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers. Read full story Author:
Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods. Read full story Author:
Camilla admits it was ‘difficult’ to keep King’s cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie’s cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband’s own diagnosis. Read full story Author:
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says. Read full story Author:
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods. Read full story Author:
Trump’s Tariffs on Hold as President Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying ‘important work’ remained. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Ian Austen, Ana Swanson …
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November? Read full story (NYT subscription …
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate with the same name as the senator qualifies alongside them has …
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from …