NATO’s rearmament reignites age-old defence debate of quantity vs. quality
A new report by a U.K.-based defence group says sanctions have eroded Russia’s tech sector and they’ll be forced to get by with weapons that are “good enough.” But does…
Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies’ deaths ‘inadequate’ – lawyer
Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies. BBC News
Florida Poly and OCOM offer accelerated medical degree to address physician shortage
Amid a growing healthcare provider shortage in Polk County, Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine have announced a new six-year accelerated medical degree program designed to…
Mboko sets up Osaka final after stunning comeback
Teenager Victoria Mboko continues her fairytale run at the Canadian Open by booking a final date with Naomi Osaka. BBC News
Gaza aid distribution declared ‘orchestrated killing’ by MSF
Medical relief agency has treated more than 1,300 patients for wounds sustained near notorious GHF aid sites in Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Myanmar’s figurehead president dies after long illness
The South East Asian nation’s military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup. BBC News
Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry
Accra has been picked by a World Bank bond to end the waste crisis. But for informal recyclers, it is a false solution. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World…
Plastic credits: A ‘false solution’ or the answer to global plastic waste?
As UN meets to negotiate an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, many favour carbon credit-like offsetting. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
NASA announces retirement of veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service
NASA has announced the retirement of test pilot and astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 successful years of service and flights aboard four different spacecraft. Wilmore, a veteran pilot and graduate…
When England won by two runs – the greatest ever Test match?
Former England cricketers relive 2005’s second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time. BBC News
My 30-year-old world record ‘not a good sign for athletics’ – Edwards
Jonathan Edwards’ triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years – why hasn’t it been broken? BBC News
New checks to stop used tyres being sent to furnaces
Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals. BBC News
‘Living on Universal Credit is a constant battle’
Keith Williams says he uses a food bank as his monthly £368 benefit payment lasts “about a week”. BBC News
Homelessness minister criticised over rent increase
Rushanara Ali MP faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds. BBC News
See the Trump tariffs list by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Friday BBC News
Trump’s new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation
The US revised tariffs for much of the world and extended the deadline to strike deals by Thursday. BBC News
US soldier charged with attempt to provide Russia with battle tank info
Suspect is accused of going online and offering to assist Russian authorities in exchange for Russian citizenship. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump announces 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports
US President Donald Trump said the tariff will not impact companies if they have already invested in US facilities. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Virginia school system investigating claims staff arranged students’ abortions without parental consent
The Fairfax County Public Schools system in Virginia has launched an investigation into accusations that school staff arranged abortions for students without notifying their parents, according to local reports. School…