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Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works' as part of leadership pitch
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.

Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack
The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.

SpaceX files for stock market flotation that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune
King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.

Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.

Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.

Al Jazeera

Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.

Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts
Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare

Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro
Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.

Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom
Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.

Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response
Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery

US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights
Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.

Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment
President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro

Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war
Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
A successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion.

US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers
Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.

US lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugs
Execution method has long raised questions about cruel and unusual punishment and botched executions.

Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests
Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.

Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?
The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown revives a decades-old case.

Israeli settlers burn vehicles, install caravans in occupied West Bank
Palestinian residents say Israeli settlers burned vehicles, sprayed racist graffiti, and installed new outposts.

How AIPAC channels millions through shell PACs ahead of US midterms
Al Jazeera analyses how pro-Israel lobby group has relied on shell PACs with deceptive names to defeat Israel critics.

James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network
The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.

What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?
Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.

China and Russia unite after Trump’s Beijing visit
Just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping.

US indicts Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro: Why it matters
The indictment against Raul Castro echoes earlier US criminal cases targeting Latin American leaders.

US indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane downing
US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro.

Sierra Leone receives first group of West African deportees from US
Sierra Leone receives nine West African migrants expelled by the United States under its strict immigration crackdown.

Chris Rabb win in Pennsylvania energises Democrats’ progressive flank
Rabb's primary win all-but assures midterm victory in US House race, setting him on course to bolster party's left.

Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry
The incident came last month when unarmed Rivet Joint plane was securing NATO's eastern flank in international airspace.

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in sweeping global layoffs
Meta cancels hiring plans for 6,000 roles amid ongoing layoffs and a pivot to artificial intelligence development.

Global Times

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system