NHS England has approved mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere) for women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, marking the first new drug for this condition in over 20 years. The treatment, administered every three weeks, delayed cancer progression and prolonged survival by an average of four months in clinical trials.
China and Vietnam are engaged in a "dredging war" in the South China Sea, rapidly expanding islands to assert territorial claims. China has transformed Antelope Reef into a 6-sq-km island, while Vietnam is also reclaiming land and building infrastructure.
Research suggests higher empathy scores in NHS hospitals correlate with improved patient safety, staff wellbeing, and reduced spending on agency staff. The study, which ranked trusts on empathy, found modest increases in scores linked to better CQC ratings and less burnout.
Undisclosed messages from Darren Jones to Peter Mandelson show Jones seeking advice on a reshuffle, criticizing colleagues, and expressing career ambitions. Mandelson, sacked as US ambassador due to Epstein links, refused to disclose his messages, leading to parliamentary demands for transparency.
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a measure to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. This is the fourth such attempt, and its passage in the Senate remains uncertain.
MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites like LinkedIn to recruit UK government and military staff for sensitive information, posing as recruiters for fake jobs.
Donald Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over military actions in Lebanon, potentially jeopardizing US-Iran diplomacy and a ceasefire. Netanyahu downplayed tensions, calling them "tactical disagreements."
Britain's black police leader warns that false claims of anti-white bias could set policing back decades. He criticizes politicians like Nigel Farage for exploiting the Henry Nowak case to stoke division, while senior officers and politicians condemn the divisive rhetoric.
Monterey Park, California, became the first US city to vote on a permanent datacenter ban via ballot initiative. Early results show strong support, with 86.3% of votes favoring the prohibition, driven by resident concerns over environmental impact and utility costs.
Nissan is in non-binding talks to manufacture cars for Chinese manufacturer Chery at its Sunderland plant in northern England. The deal could secure jobs for 6,000 workers and mark the first mass-market Chinese car production in Britain.
Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, has died at 62 after a battle with cancer. Younger led the Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020, earning tributes for his dedication to national and global security.
Shabin Shaji has won a landmark employment tribunal case against Swan Care Solutions Ltd, securing nearly £30,000 in unpaid wages after a year without work. This victory is believed to be the first of its kind, offering hope to other migrant workers facing exploitation in the UK.
Labour MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI company in London, alleging its Grok AI tool created fake sexualised images of her without consent. The case, which follows a similar lawsuit in New York, could set a precedent for AI tool accountability.
Flavio Cobolli defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open. The win guarantees an Italian finalist, with Cobolli set to face another Italian opponent.
UK MPs are demanding clarity over missing documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, with concerns raised about his vetting process and links to controversial figures.
Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate revealed he battled depression during his final season at the club due to the deaths of teammate Diogo Jota and his father, impacting his form.
Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to address a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which is under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner. Farage's explanation for the gift has shifted, and Starmer questioned why it was kept secret.
The article questions Andy Burnham's calls for "stronger public control" over water and energy sectors, arguing his proposals lack specific detail beyond nationalisation. It highlights existing state interventions in energy and the proposed clean water bill, urging Burnham to clarify his stance.
A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death for the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic church in Owo, where 41 worshippers were killed. The men also received 20-year sentences for terrorism.
