News & Current Affairs

Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules

The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?

Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

New attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

Summer warmth to return this week with highs of up to 30C

A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.

Brazilian woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord

Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.

Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83

The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.

Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

World Cup hydration breaks – who are the winners and losers?

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?

World Cup hydration breaks – who are the winners and losers?

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?

Real Madrid complete £51.8m deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella

Real Madrid announce the £51.8m signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on a six-year deal.

Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside

Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.