Pippa Crerar is joined by the election analyst Prof Rob Ford to look at the upcoming local and devolved elections. Will Reform dominate across England? Can the Greens remove Labour’s longstanding hold over London? And will the nationalists win in Scotland and Wales? Continue reading...
England secured a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico. Despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half, the Three Lions will now face Norway in Miami.
Six large, solid spheres discovered on a beach in Queensland, Australia, are being investigated by authorities. The objects are suspected to be space debris, with the Australian Space Agency attempting to identify their origin. An exclusion zone is in place due to potential hazardous substances.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally" for comments made about popstar Kylie Minogue on a podcast. Asked to place Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore in a "shag, marry or date" game, Albanese said "Oh, Kylie, clearly," and "All of the above."
Australia decisively defeated England in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's, showcasing their dominance with a strong batting performance. Despite a large and enthusiastic crowd, England struggled to match Australia's skill and experience, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket.
Chinese start-ups are leveraging manufacturing advantages and government support for 'embodied AI' to develop highly dextrous robotic hands, aiming to transform humanoid robots from novelties into practical tools. This focus addresses the significant engineering challenge of replicating human hand capabilities, which is seen as crucial for unlocking future economic potential amidst an aging workforce.
An independent review has found UK police leadership lacks consistent high standards, recommending a fundamental overhaul of recruitment and promotion processes. Low morale and a scarcity of resources are also highlighted, with calls for a new National Academy of Police Leadership.
