Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
The ex-chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid paying financial penalties of about £45m, it…
War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far Reports suggest the Trump administration backs a pact with Saudi Arabia allowing it to enrich uranium. Save US President Donald…
PC Harper’s widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper has described the possible early release of prisoners as “deplorable”, following reports that two of his killers could be freed early. Lissie Harper said…
Why are billionaires growing richer than ever?
Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
From towns to zones: Why Israel gives military names to civilian areas
Israeli authorities are increasingly applying security terminology for residential areas where people live.
Elon and the Other Gaza
People & Power Elon and the Other Gaza How the world’s richest man helped trigger an HIV crisis in one of the world’s poorest countries. When Elon Musk, the world’s…
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Workers were evacuated after the attacks on logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, Wildberries founder and Russia’s wealthiest woman Tatyana Kim said earlier on Wednesday. “There are no words to…
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The bus fare cap in England will revert to £2 from January, new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced. The government says the policy, which is expected to cost more…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US military says it launched another round of strikes against Iran to “further degrade” its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The 10th consecutive night of…