Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe’s new reality
A big moment and a big decision, ahead of a big meeting. The government’s announcement that it will crank up defence spending and shrivel the international aid budget amounts to…
Nurse charged over video that referenced harming Israeli patients
A Sydney nurse who was suspended over a video in which she allegedly made threats against Israeli patients has been charged by police. Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, is facing three…
White House takes control of press pool that covers Trump
Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, White House Watch: White House announces changes to “pool” of reporters covering Trump The White House plans to determine which news outlets have access to…
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year
Pop star Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards, indicating that she could dominate this year’s ceremony when it takes place on Saturday. The…
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040
Mark Poynting and Justin Rowlatt BBC Climate & Science Getty Images Four in five cars should be electric and half of homes should have heat pumps within 15 years, say…
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private, Covid inquiry rules
Getty Images Doug Barrowman, who led PPE Medpro, pictured alongside his wife Baroness Michelle Mone. The chair of the Covid inquiry has ruled that evidence related to PPE Medpro, the…
Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said the government “believes in increasing airport capacity”, as a deadline approaches on approving the expansion of Gatwick. A decision is expected later this week…
The disturbing internet history of Luton killer Nicholas Prosper
Phil Shepka BBC News, Bedfordshire YouTube Nicholas Prosper posted a video alluding to an apparent obsession with a child video game character When police officers stopped 18-year-old Nicholas Prosper in…
Met did not try to find missing children, inspectorate finds
Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC London Getty Images The Metropolitan Police does not always do enough to find missing children, a police watchdog has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire…
Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?
EPA Ukraine’s President Zelensky met the US envoy to Ukraine and Russia in Kyiv on Thursday European leaders have been left stunned by the open rapprochement between US President Donald…