Renationalised railways not on track for cheaper fares
Transport Secretary says she will “strain every sinew” so customers get value for money as SWR brought back into public hands....
Month : May 2025
French MPs back law to allow assisted dying
The proposals still have to go before the upper house and supporters hope it will become law by 2027....
Huge explosion at China chemical plant kills at least five
Footage circulating online shows thick columns of black smoke rising from the site in Shandong province....
Crowds overrun US-backed group’s new aid distribution site in Gaza
Videos show people walking over torn-down fences at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s site in Rafah....
Man charged over killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive by IS
Osama Krayem is accused of terrorism and war crimes in relation to the death of Moaz al-Kasasbeh....
Canada ‘strong and free’ and other takeaways from King’s throne speech
King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by the head of state since 1977 as the country amid tensions with the US....
Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza
Merz and ministers sharpen criticism of IsraelGermany traditionally feels special responsibility after WW2German public opinion also shiftingMore than half of Germans oppose weapons exports, survey...
Sudan ‘on brink’ of health crisis with cholera outbreak
The health crisis is fuelled by the war which has destroyed vital infrastructure, aid agencies say....
Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs
The firm’s boss pointed to the “challenging period” faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs....
Syrian admits triple murder at trial for German knife attack
Issa al H is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group before the attack....