Venezuela earthquakes in maps and graphics - where they hit and how severe they could be
The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.
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NHS boss 'shocked and upset' by maternity findings
A major review into failures at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust will be acted on, its boss says.
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Backsliding on climate would drive Labour into obscurity, Zack Polanski says
Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North…
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Why Britain devours its prime ministers
Weak leaders are only part of the story. Restless MPs and volatile voters have made Downing Street harder to survive.
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US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions
A US-backed initiative aiming to unify Libya's divided institutions tests political loyalties in the…
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Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.
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TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.
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Salisbury house where Skripal was poisoned with novichok up for sale
Estate agent is offering 30% share in former Russian spy’s house for £114,000, with the rest owned by councilThe house…
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Chaos after building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a…
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‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM
Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on…
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Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live
Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter…
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How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide
Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
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Highest June minimum temperature record broken in Cardiff as ‘savage’ heatwave continues
Thermometer shows 23.5C overnight in Welsh capital as climate crisis makes such extreme temperatures more severe and…
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Police investigating death of man on Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester
Officers looking into reports the man had been ‘aggressive and disruptive’ and that passengers had restrained himA…
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Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’
Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaignUK…
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Rubio tells Gulf allies that Iran deal will ensure their security
Rubio's Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
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2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing
Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump…
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Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat
Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering…
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When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun
In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness…
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Trump is pushing to institutionalize the homeless. That may include veterans
A Trump executive order pushes involuntary treatment for homeless people; the VA denies that would include homeless…
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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
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As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia
President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall.
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Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set
France under extreme heat alert as 63 million endure 30+C temperatures, with widespread power outages in Brittany.