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Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.

Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

What we know about the King's US state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.

Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.

Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.

Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?

First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'
Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand

At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.

Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor
The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.

Mental health nurse admits errors in killer's records
Valdo Calocane's NHS records were at times "fundamentally wrong", a public inquiry heard.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner
Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.

Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.

Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.

Al Jazeera

What people in Beirut think about the Lebanon-Israel negotiations
Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.

Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.

Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’
Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles's US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.

US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump
Prosecutor says Cole Tomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.

Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks
The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.

Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.

Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
'Kimmel should be immediately fired,' Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening first lady to expectant widow.

Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu
Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.

Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia
Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.

Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?
US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.

What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?
At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.

DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.

Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.

Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.

Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.

Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability
Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.

Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board
Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility.

Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury in November: Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua and Fury have inked a deal for a heavyweight boxing showdown later this year.

Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire falters, killing at least 14 and forcing new displacement.

Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?
Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?

NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.

What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.

How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?
We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.

‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war
German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead
US-Iran diplomacy in a deadlock, but analysts say both sides are unlikely to return to fighting.

Global Times

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

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor