Andy Burnham pledges to resolve England's adult social care crisis with a new national service, better worker pay/training, and NHS integration, acknowledging potential tax rises as a funding option.
UK data analysis reveals 25-year-olds today face unprecedented challenges: 42% live with parents, home ownership plummeted to 15%, and wages have stagnated since the early 2000s, contrasting sharply with previous generations' progress at the same age.
The US sanctions 8 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China and the UAE, amid ongoing economic campaign against Tehran.
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for killing five Kenyan security personnel in Mandera county near the Somalia border, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the region.
The UK plans to implement a social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, including restrictions on 'addictive' app features, alongside a total ban for those under 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
The Trump administration has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing unacceptable risks to national security and the US economy, with many affected products originating from China.
Tropical Storm Fausto approaches Hawaii, expected to weaken, while Hurricane Genevieve strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico, causing dangerous surf conditions.
The US Coast Guard seeks commercially available systems to detect, track, and disable unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) due to a perceived defence gap as China expands its autonomous underwater capabilities.
The Indian Premier League's value has increased to $20.6bn, a 10.3% rise, driven by record-breaking ownership deals for its franchises, solidifying its position among the world's most valuable sports brands.
日本著名推理小说作家东野圭吾于周四去世，终年68岁。其作品在日本和海外广受欢迎，多部小说被改编为影视作品。他是首位同时获得美国爱伦·坡奖和英国匕首奖提名的日本作家。
Stephen Colbert, former host of 'The Late Show', receives an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation, alongside literary figures and publishers, amid his post-CBS recognition.
Madias Ngake, a Cameroonian-born weightlifter now representing England, wins 86kg silver at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, 14 years after fleeing persecution for her sexuality in Cameroon following the London 2012 Olympics.
Prediction markets doubt the longevity of the US-Iran ceasefire, with a Polymarket contract indicating 50-50 odds of a 14-day halt in US strikes, amid skepticism fueled by Trump's readiness for renewed action and Iran's denial of direct negotiations.
Zhongji buys back shares to stabilize prices before Hong Kong IPO, amid risk of onshore stock decline impacting offshore listing success.
France orders expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, for spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation aimed at destabilizing public order, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reflects on his 1998 firing from Citigroup and a near-fatal heart emergency in 2020, discussing how these events reshaped his career and outlook on life.
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, may be extradited to Russia if detained in a country with a mutual extradition treaty, subject to 'dual criminality' and other legal conditions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to critics with a 15-slide Instagram post, defending FIFA against 'hate and false rumours', citing the 2026 World Cup's success despite controversies, including a reversed ban after a call from Trump and visa issues for Iran and a Somali referee.
Three Bitcoin holders sue Apple for $1.8M loss due to a counterfeit Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store, alleging fraud and negligence despite developer warnings since January 2024.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a wider, more natural foldable design, feeling surprisingly comfortable and normal despite its unique shape, with a 4:3 inner display ideal for reading and video, though it lacks a telephoto camera and has occasional app compatibility issues.
Saltburn Cricket Club's Brian Devine is at the center of a cheating scandal after allegedly clicking his fingers to mimic the sound of the ball hitting the bat's edge, sparking widespread debate and his suspension pending a proper hearing.
Amelia Dimoldenberg discusses potential collaboration with UK's new PM Andy Burnham, her views on social media influencers in politics, and her expansive media ventures including Chicken Shop Date and the Dimz Inc. Academy for young creatives.
