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Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.

Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?
The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.

Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

Local match goes viral over cheating claim
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two
Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales
Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.

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Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers
Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.

Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?
Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.

Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?

Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans
Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Al Jazeera

FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA
Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.

Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks
US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker
The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp
Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium

Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral
Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz
Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.

Rome’s viral graffiti cleaner is taking on an ancient problem
Graffiti has marked the walls of Rome for millennia. One content creator builds a following cleaning spray-paint.

Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage, injuries and fears of deaths.

Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.

Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump
A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.

How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023
US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.

New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals
Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.

What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid
West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.

Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.

‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.

Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.

Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.

Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins
A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins

Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Operating quietly, a human rights network is racing to document atrocities in Sudan before the evidence is erased.

New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan's AK Party.

Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony
Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Global Times

Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing
China stands ready to join hands with Slovakia in forging a strategic partnership that features mutual respect and trust, equality ...

China releases position paper addressing the so-called 'overcapacity' issue; experts call it a systematic response to US, EU narratives
China released a position paper addressing the so-called "overcapacity" issue on Tuesday. As global competition intensifies and supply chains reshape, ...

Chinese expert slams Marcos' speech defending illegal 'SCS arbitration' as political grandstanding covering for unilateral provocations
Just days after the Philippines' deliberate provocations at multiple points in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ...

Canadians, Mexicans favor China over US in Pew surveys for 1st time in 20 years; Washington's self-interested policies erode global influence: Chinese expert
According to a report released by the Pew Research Center on Monday, for the first time in almost two decades ...

A single report 'brings down' ASML's stock: Whose anxiety does it expose?: Global Times editorial

Has China lost its 'egg affordability' as prices rise?: Global Times editorial
Global Times

GT Voice: EU should be wary of tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids
Global Times

China's CAS Space advances reusable rocket tech; Lihong-2 set for maiden flight this year as firm builds space-to-ground transport
Chinese commercial aerospace company CAS Space, in partnership with the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has co-founded a key laboratory of engineering mechanics and flight control, the Global Times has learned from the CAS Space on Tuesday. Such setup, per the firm, aims to ...

Chinese authorities issue joint notice banning the sale of decommissioned and retired military equipment
China-Mongolia joint archaeological team discovers runic inscriptions in Mongolia dating back up to 1,300 years ago

China-Mongolia joint archaeological team discovers runic inscriptions in Mongolia dating back up to 1,300 years ago
Chinese authorities issue joint notice banning the sale of decommissioned and retired military equipment

China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation
China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data
China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration
Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs

Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs
China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration

Six arms at once, welding on vertical walls: Chinese robots step into real work sites
A robot working six arms at once, another scaling vertical walls to grind and weld, and a third repairing live power lines 10 meters above the ground took center stage in Beijing on Tuesday, as China puts a generation of domestically developed machines already deployed at real work ...

China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade
China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ... China releases position paper addressing the so-called 'overcapacity' issue; experts call it a systematic response to US, EU narratives China released a position paper addressing the so-called "overcapacity" issue on Tuesday. As global competition intensifies and supply chains reshape, some countries have politicized trade issues by hyping China's so-called ... Claims that China's policies are 'ineffective' totally disregard the facts: People's Daily The data on China's national economy for the first half of 2026 were recently released. China's GDP reached 69.6 trillion yuan in the first six months, up 4.7 percent year-on-year, ...

Claims that China's policies are 'ineffective' totally disregard the facts: People's Daily
China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ... China releases position paper addressing the so-called 'overcapacity' issue; experts call it a systematic response to US, EU narratives China released a position paper addressing the so-called "overcapacity" issue on Tuesday. As global competition intensifies and supply chains reshape, some countries have politicized trade issues by hyping China's so-called ... The data on China's national economy for the first half of 2026 were recently released. China's GDP reached 69.6 trillion yuan in the first six months, up 4.7 percent year-on-year, ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

South China's largest natural history museum opens
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened on Tuesday, marking the launch of the largest comprehensive natural history museum in South China, with than 7,400 authentic specimens and exhibits showcasing the evolution of the Earth, life and local ecosystems.

China to open state-owned cultural relics data for booming domestic cultural IPs
Keigo Higashino dies at 68; Chinese fans grieve

Keigo Higashino dies at 68; Chinese fans grieve
China to open state-owned cultural relics data for booming domestic cultural IPs

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Трамп выступил с речью на церемонии прощания с сенатором Грэмом
На церемонии присутствовали лидеры Украины и Израиля

В Северодвинске спустили на воду новейшую подлодку "Ульяновск"
Крейсер войдёт в состав Северного флота

В Японии ликвидируют последствия сильного землетрясения
Оно произошло в южной префектуре Кумамото

Зеленский сообщил детали своей "хорошей встречи" с Трампом
Переговоры прошли во вторник в Вашингтоне

Сенаторы США добавили в проект о санкциях против РФ меры по Ирану
Об этом сообщает корреспондент нашей медиакорпорации

ЕС вызвал представителя России из-за дрона в небе над Румынией
Ранее Румыния объявила о высылке из страны сотрудника посольства РФ

Группа "СК SOS" сообщила, что её признали экстремистской
В реестре записи о ней пока нет

В Иране казнены ещё два участника январских протестов
Появились видео акций протеста против казни

Reuters: Тюменский НПЗ приостановил переработку нефти после атаки
После удара ВСУ загорелись две установки

Прокурор запросил журналистке Шипачёвой 12 лет колонии
Её обвиняют в госизмене, сообщается о признании вины

Делегация США в ООН вышла из зала при выступлении Франции
Поводом стали утверждения, что США "больше не маяк в сфере прав человека"

Бастрыкин хочет строже наказывать за преступления с ИИ и VPN
СК разработал соответствующий законопроект

Россия и КНДР готовятся к открытию автомобильного сообщения
В Украине опасаются, что это облегчит военную логистику

В Одессе взорвана машина военного, дело расследуют как теракт
Водитель пострадал

В реестре нежелательных - 10 новых организаций, включая фонд Bosch
Всего их уже почти 400

Зеленский прибыл в США. На встречу с ним приглашены все 100 сенаторов
Встреча с Трампом намечена на 16.30 мск

В Чехове дрон попал в многоэтажку, в Подольске горит склад
Беспилотники атаковали Московскую область

В Башкортостане пенсионера приговорили к условному сроку за донат ФБК на сумму 300 рублей
В суде он признал вину

Расследование: Виктор Янукович живёт в Сочи под чужим именем
Бывший президент Украины использует документы на имя Олега Леонова

Трамп во вторник встретится с Зеленским и Нетаньяху в Белом доме
На отдельных переговорах обсудят урегулирование конфликтов