United KingdomDemocrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election for Mikie Sherrill's House Seat
Democrat Analilia Mejia won the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, retaining the seat previously held by Mikie Sherrill. Her victory is seen as a win for progressives....
United KingdomCapitol Hill AI Roundtable Sparks Angst and Fears of 'Destruction'
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill held a quiet roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the technology's potential transformative impacts on American society. The discussions reportedly generated significan...
United KingdomSouth Korean Pianist Reinvents Himself as One-Handed Performer After Paralyzing Stroke
South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke in 2012 that left him with right-sided paralysis. He has since reinvented himself as a one-handed performer....
United KingdomUS Orders 300 Daily Flight Cuts at Chicago O'Hare to Reduce Delays
The US Department of Transportation and FAA have ordered airlines to cut approximately 300 flights per day at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the busiest summer days. Officials said airlines had scheduled more fl...
United KingdomBrits Seek New Energy Solutions as 'Trump Tax' from Iran War Blamed for Soaring Bills
Rising energy bills linked to the Iran war are being dubbed a 'Trump tax' by British households. A large number of Britons are calling for more government support for insulation and funding for solar panels and heat pump...
United KingdomUK's biggest video games awards highlight industry's growing ambitions
The UK's premier video games awards ceremony has capped off a week of major industry announcements. The BBC examines whether the sector's rising profile will translate into meaningful policy and economic recognition....
United KingdomChristine Baranski makes West End debut opposite Richard E Grant in Hay Fever
US actress Christine Baranski has described her upcoming West End debut as a 'dream come true'. She will star alongside Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever....
United KingdomTrump Attacks Former MAGA Allies Including 'Sleazebag' Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson
President Trump launched lengthy attacks on former supporters including ex-counterterrorism chief Joe Kent, whom he called a 'sleazebag', as well as conservative commentators Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Megyn Kell...
United KingdomUK adopts 'ruthlessly pragmatic' approach to rebuilding EU ties
The UK's EU minister has told the BBC that Britain is pursuing a pragmatic strategy to strengthen relations with European neighbours amid global volatility. The approach raises questions about the cost and concessions in...
United KingdomTrump Nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
President Trump has nominated Dr Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Trump described Schwartz as 'incredibly talented' in a social media post....
United KingdomNottingham Forest reach all-English Europa League semi-final
Nottingham Forest have advanced to the Europa League semi-final, setting up an all-English tie in a result the Telegraph likens to the club's famous Clough era. The achievement marks a significant moment in Forest's Euro...
United KingdomTrump Administration Restores Funding to Manhattan Subway Project After New York Sues
The Trump administration agreed to resume funding for a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials filed a lawsuit. No further details about the terms of the agreement were disclosed....
United KingdomV&A faces living wage demands ahead of Stratford East London opening
Thousands of campaigners have signed an open letter urging the V&A's director to commit to paying all workers a living wage on the eve of the museum's new Stratford site opening. V&A East is set to open on Saturday, show...
United KingdomPost Office and Windrush Victims Waiting Years for Compensation as £12bn Unpaid
Victims of the Post Office and Windrush scandals are still waiting years for compensation, with less than a quarter of the £12bn total having been paid out by February this year, according to the National Audit Office....
United KingdomFour in Five Workers Have Experienced Abuse or Violence at Work, Research Finds
New research reveals that four in five people have experienced abuse or violence in the workplace. Organisations have been urged to implement robust controls to prevent violence and aggression....
United KingdomOllie Watkins joins Aston Villa's 100 club with World Cup place in sight
Striker Ollie Watkins has reached 100 appearances for Aston Villa, a milestone the player hopes will strengthen his case for a place in England's World Cup squad. Watkins has been a key figure in Villa's recent form....
United KingdomTeen Spends Three Days in Jail After Police Find Him Armed with a Water Gun
An 18-year-old in Indiana spent three days behind bars after police responded to reports of an active threat and found him armed with a water gun. He had been participating in a 'senior assassins' game....
United KingdomRachel Reeves Resists Calls to Raise Taxes to Fund Increased Defence Spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she would resist pressure to raise taxes in order to increase defence spending, stating she would prefer not to repeat tax rises and that the priority is how money is spent....
United KingdomStarmer Says Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a 'Global Responsibility'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a 'global responsibility' amid the Trump-led blockade. He was due to arrive in Paris to co-host a gathering of world leaders with French Preside...
United KingdomForeign Office chief Olly Robbins to leave role after Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins, the head of the Foreign Office, is set to leave his role following a vetting controversy linked to Peter Mandelson. Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are understood to have expressed a l...