In one of his first acts as prime minister, Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday. It is understood that other parts of the government’s...
Two US troops dead and one missing following attack in Jordan
Two US service members have been killed in Jordan, and a further service member is missing in action. In a statement, US Central Command said the two people died during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, and...
India banned dowries decades ago. So why are they causing women’s deaths? | DW News
Dowries have been illegal in India for more than 60 years. Yet activists say the practice remains deeply embedded in society, and women continue to face harassment, abuse and even death when their husbands’...
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke | DW News
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing it of allowing wildfire smoke to drift into the United States and calling it an "unnecessary invasion" of polluted air...
How Is Andy Burnham Preparing For Government? | BBC Newscast
Today we look at how Andy Burnham is preparing for government on the weekend before he’s due to move into Number 10. He’s still to make decisions around his cabinet public, but we reveal how he’s actually keeping a lot...
Ukraine war: Protesters demand resignation of top commander | DW News
Protesters in Ukraine are calling for the dismissal of the army’s commander-in-chief following the ousting of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Zelenskyy. Federov is credited with being the architect...
What’s at stake for the EU’s carbon market blueprint • FRANCE 24 English
The European Commission has confirmed it will allow EU industries to continue emitting planet-warming CO₂ gases well into the 2040s. Michael Bloss is a European MEP from the Greens/European Free Alliance, and Wijnand...