The railway line between Lewes and Haywards Heath will reopen on 1 September after a Southern train derailment on 13 August injured 30 people. An RAIB report identified a track defect, potentially linked to high temperatures, as the cause of the incident.
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a five-part reform package on Entrepreneurs Day, featuring €1 billion in funding to boost business growth, AI adoption, exports, and regulatory protections for local enterprises.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice defended the suspension of activist Tim Montgomerie, stating internal debates should remain private. Tice and education spokesperson Suella Braverman also announced a new apprenticeship subsidy plan funded by cutting student loans.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance has been ordered by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to halt opening new business locations for six months, citing failure to meet expense management limits during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
President Donald Trump announced a new economic campaign to isolate Iran, threatening secondary sanctions on countries trading with Tehran. The move follows a shift in strategy after military strikes reached their effectiveness limit, potentially straining US-China relations.
Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant linked to Javier Milei and Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for allegedly ordering a shooting against his girlfriend, lawyer Nadia Beller.
Sydney Swans players face commercial consequences after being stood down for club standard breaches. Isaac Heeney and others have been dropped by sponsors and publishers as Victoria Police investigate an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel.
First Minister John Swinney is defending the use of over £45,000 in public funds for business-class flights to the US. While Swinney and two aides flew business class for a trip involving the World Cup and trade talks, other officials traveled economy.
Meta's smartglasses have achieved massive sales, but their inconspicuous design has fueled widespread nonconsensual recording, privacy violations, and controversies over facial recognition and data storage.
Alibaba Group Holding reported 45 per cent revenue growth for its cloud and AI division in the June quarter, driving adjusted profit to 27.3 billion yuan as AI-related products surged.
Experts question the business model of World Liberty Trust Company, a crypto bank partly owned by the Trump family that received conditional US regulatory approval, suggesting deposits serve primarily to curry favor with the president.
Customers express outrage after time-tracking app Harvest increased bills by up to 1500% following a shift to a usage-based pricing model. The platform was acquired by Bending Spoons in 2025.
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of 'the most crushing economic operation' against Iran and any country doing business with it, following the expiration of a 60-day ceasefire and an ongoing conflict.
The gaming industry is seeing a shift as boutique publishers, founded by successful indie studios, emerge to support grassroots talent. This movement mirrors the 1990s independent film boom, offering a potential alternative to the consolidation and stagnation of major publishers.
A trial involving 29 US states against Meta began in Oakland, California. Prosecutors allege the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, collect their data, and mislead the public regarding platform safety.
MoonPay has integrated Cash App Pay, enabling eligible US users to purchase cryptocurrencies directly via their Cash App balances. The feature is available on MoonPay's checkout and partner platforms like MetaMask and Uniswap, expanding access beyond Cash App's native Bitcoin support.
Between 1 January and 8 August 2026, 14,819 people crossed the English Channel by small boat, a 43% decrease from the previous year. Small boat arrivals accounted for 42% of UK asylum applications between April 2025 and March 2026.
UK inflation climbed to 2.9% in July, driven by rising energy bills. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey face pressure to support households amid a potential autumn cost-of-living crisis and high government borrowing costs.
Joe Root returns for his second stint as England Test captain at Headingley against Pakistan, succeeding Ben Stokes as the team faces a challenging rebuilding period and a difficult upcoming schedule.
Chinese authorities arrested a local official and a businessman for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a Hangzhou karaoke bar following a business dinner, triggering national outrage and intense social media scrutiny over workplace abuse of power.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School for 'drip pricing' practices, where mandatory fees are hidden from the initial price shown to consumers.
Hong Kong Customs seizes documents from a Sheung Wan office linked to Opatra London beauty chain amid 6 complaints of high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000.
More than 200 musicians, including Brian Eno and Massive Attack, have petitioned the UK government to reject the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects, citing climate concerns and the failure of these sites to ensure domestic energy security.
