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Parliamentary Services to strengthen security after threats on MPs
The changes came as the agency reported that threats against MPs were increasing.

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation

Former French PM Attal launches 2027 presidential bid

Rent takes 98.7% of young workers’ pay in solo flats and over 33% in shared homes

First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Rolls Out With Advanced Radar & More Upgrades

What does the future of food look like?
Food and beverage expert Nicola O'Rourke has been looking at the eating habits of Gen Z.

Marlon Williams has written Aotearoa's best country song
'Whakameatia Mai', an "all-in song about togetherness and being fully engaged with the world", has taken New Zealand country music's top honour for 2026.

Coast-to-coast Scooter Safari to raise money for Cancer Society
The 10th edition of the 250km journey is expected to raise more than $400,000 for the charity.

Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes?
Safety concerns are being raised after a young Australian boy was recently hospitalised after inhaling cake decorating powder.

'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England?
BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.

'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'
Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.

Will Trump invade Cuba?
The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".

Country Life: Hobbit actor William Kircher on his own unexpected journey
William Kircher, known for his role as Bifur the dwarf in The Hobbit trilogy, has moved to the country.

Fake political party led by an AI cockroach overruns Indian politics

Putin: Six killed in Ukrainian 'terrorist' attack on Luhansk dormitory

'Hello, Goodbye': Late Show host Stephen Colbert bows out
The show, which Colbert has hosted since 2015, was axed after he mocked the broadcaster for a US$16 million settlement with US President Donald Trump.

Police assess independent legal advice on unsolved killing of Baby Ru
It's been more than two and a half years since Baby Ru died in Lower Hutt - police say investigations are ongoing and they are assessing independent legal advice.

Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK album chart history
The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.

Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Is this the most consequential by-election ever?

Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy after an Indian bride dies
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.