Sue Gray warns Northern Ireland's devolved government is too slow, suggesting breaking Stormont into metro areas to bypass stasis. Irish Justice Minister Jim O…

India faces potential drought from a strong El Niño likely weakening monsoon rains by 43%, risking crop failures, rising food prices, and water shortages. Near…

A North Korean private first class crossed into South Korea through the heavily fortified border near Panmunjom. This rare defection—unarmed and near a highly …

Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minister disrupts European security alliances, notably the 35-nation Ukraine support coalition he co-led with Macron. Hi…

Scientists aim to eradicate the screwworm, a flesh-eating pest harming livestock, using a new gene-editing tool called an "extinction drive." This technology c…

UK defence plans face delays and internal disputes, risking NATO disapproval at the upcoming summit over spending and readiness targets. The plan’s credibility…

Jessica Atkin’s team proved chard, radishes, and dwarf tomatoes can grow in lunar soil with added light and water, cutting food-shipping costs—critical for lon…

Europe’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants by making cooling water too warm and driving up demand, causing blackouts. This exposes weaknesses in Europ…

Nottingham University Hospitals ignored a 2018 warning about maternity care failures, leading to hundreds of avoidable harm cases. Repeated reviews and ignored…

Andy Burnham is set to become PM after Labour MPs accepted his inevitability, with his transition focusing on economic change, including a potential move for R…

Starmer met Andy Burnham to discuss a smooth leadership transition following his resignation as prime minister. Burnham, the early frontrunner, could become pr…