‘We want to reset relationships’ says Keir Starmer as he opens the EPC summit Lisa O’Carroll Keir Starmer has opened the European Political Community summit underlining the bond of trust that brightens the fabric of European life. He said: Thank you so much for being here. It is, of course, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. […]
58 minutes ago By Nick Triggle, Health correspondent, @nicktriggle • Jim Reed, Health reporter Getty Images Significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have, the first report of the Covid Inquiry says. The 217-page report called for radical reform of the systems, saying the UK government and devolved nations “failed […]
Hublot is reprising its iconic Essential Grey collection. It is one of the Manufacture’s most popular vintages thanks to its exclusivity: a single model, a single colour, once a year, sold through a single channel. “The Essential Grey is one of our most eagerly awaited recurring series. It’s the kind of curve ball we like […]
Beijing said the US’s weapons sales to Taiwan has ‘compromised the political atmosphere’ for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation. China has suspended negotiations on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control with the United States in protest against Washington’s arms sales to the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The US called Beijing’s decision on Wednesday “unfortunate”, while analysts […]
A new law is set to prevent any future government from sidelining the UK’s independent forecaster from assessing its economic plans like former prime minister Liz Truss did for her short-lived mini-budget. Powers will be given to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to make judgements on any major taxation or spending announcements in a […]
The U.S. women’s national soccer team will depart for the Paris Olympics this week with a new coach, fresh talent, a nine-game unbeaten streak and a renewed drive to play for a title after glum performances at recent major tournaments. But the Americans also will arrive in Marseille, France, ahead of their July 25 opener […]
4 hours ago By Victoria Gill, @vic_gill, Science correspondent, BBC News Tyler Ross As the climate warms, polar bears are seen on land earlier in the season At the end of the Canadian Arctic summer, polar bears head inland to wait for the ice to form. And while thousands of tourists flock to catch a glimpse of these […]
For King Charles III it will be a moment steeped in tradition and ceremony. He’ll arrive at the Houses of Parliament from his gilded horse-drawn carriage, don his crown and sit on the throne. From there he will read out the speech prepared for him by his new government listing all of the legislation it […]
First, he sank to the ground, grimacing. Play continued for a few seconds and then came the communal gasp. Lionel Messi was down. And Lionel Messi is not a player who goes down for nothing. Argentina’s playmaker and talisman clutched his right ankle. He had fallen on his own, with no obvious kick to point […]
Anti-government protesters in Kenya have returned to the streets stepping up demands for President William Ruto to resign, despite his recent concessions. One man has been shot dead during a confrontation between protesters and security forces on the outskirts of the capital, a BBC reporter on the ground says. In central Nairobi, shops have been […]