Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
Sales of non-red and premium cherry-on-the-vine tomatoes are rapidly increasing in the UK, challenging the dominance of the classic round red tomato. "Non-red" varieties like yellow, orange, and green now account for 21% growth, while cherry-on-the-vine sales are set to overtake traditional salad tomatoes.
Two firefighting planes were sent to the Paris region to combat a large, "virulent" wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares, disrupting traffic on a major highway during a summer heatwave.
A devastating fire at a popular bar in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed the lives of at least 27 people and left eight critically injured. The blaze, which began shortly after midnight on Monday, spread rapidly through the venue, trapping patrons who sought refuge in restrooms. Investigations into the cause are ongoing, with initial findings pointing to smoke inhalation as the primary cause of death.
Gibraltar's border with Spain will be removed on July 15th as part of a post-Brexit agreement between the EU and UK. This move aims to facilitate freedom of movement, boost the economy of the deprived Spanish region of La Línea de la Concepción, and create a "new dawn" for Gibraltar-Spain relations.
Public health doctors state that poorly executed workplace disciplinary investigations cost the UK economy £28.5bn annually. The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) argues these flawed processes prioritize procedure over people, causing significant harm to employees and organizations, likening the issue to smoking or bad diet.
A report warns England could see a 25% rise in homelessness, adding 50,000 people by 2030, without a radical 'housing first' approach. Andy Burnham, a contender for Prime Minister, has pledged a major council housebuilding program.
