Business
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence say
At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Hamas medical and civil…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted
Pamela BilalovaNorth East and Cumbria The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree have been planted. Two saplings…
Business
Wales 26-52 New Zealand: All Blacks claim seven-try win in Cardiff
Wales: Murray; Rees-Zammit, Llewellyn, Hawkins, Rogers; Edwards, T Williams; Carre, Lake (capt), Assiratti, D Jenkins, Beard, Mann,…
Fashion
Paul Costelloe: Irish fashion designer dies aged 80
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died in London aged 80. Costelloe became one of the best-known names in British and Irish…
Business
Ashes: 'England's first-Test defeat in Perth one of their worst ever'
England are not a bad cricket team. They are a good cricket team that can occasionally be a thrilling cricket team. They are also a…
News
Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in house
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died inside a house. Police officers found a woman who was not…
News
Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
European leaders have voiced concerns over a US plan to end the Ukraine war and say draft proposals are "a basis which will require…
Business
The Pop-Tarts mascots are about to die again—from trying too hard
In 2023, Pop-Tarts changed the world of brand mascots forever when it sacrificed the life of a Strawberry Pop-Tart and fed its remains to…
News
Deep fear and scepticism as Rachel Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg It's been a long time coming. If you feel like this Budget has been going on for…
News
Ukraine's allies hold talks on White House peace plan at G20
James Chater and Jaroslav Lukiv Ukraine's allies will seek to "strengthen" a US plan to end the war with Russia as they meet at the G20…
Business
This week in business: A housing plateau collides with an AI reality check
This week, politics, memes, and protest movements kept colliding with the economy, turning everything from Black Friday shopping to stock…
News
Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
Alex Smith, Chris Ewokor,BBC Africa, in Abuja, and Elettra Neysmith More than 300 children and staff are now thought to have been…
Business
The housing market is still passing through a home insurance shock, Cotality says
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClubnewsletter. John Rogers, the chief…
Culture
How one couple turned a few found golf balls into the booming live-selling site Stacked Golf
Jon Armstrong never intended to create the booming live-commerce platform Stacked Golf. All he wanted was to join the local golf club, but…
News
This free, privacy-focused summarization tool is AI at its best
Sometimes, a simple summary is all you need. Me? I’m a man of many words. (Understatement of the century, I know.) I appreciate…
Business
Daily Mail owner agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail has agreed to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m. The Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) said…
News
‘Huge red flag’: Top Biden tech adviser warns of AI and the authoritarian moment
Camps are finally emerging in the big fight over whether and how to regulate AI. President Donald Trump earlier this week declared that he…
Business
Tim Cook’s track record as Apple CEO is better than you’re giving him credit for
Last week, the Financial Times reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down next year. This news seemed to have little impact on Apple’s…
Culture
How ‘Sesame Street’ is navigating funding cuts, new media habits, and leaving HBO for Netflix
As Sesame Street’s 56th season gets underway, Elmo, Big Bird, and the Sesame organization are navigating a volatile chapter in the show’s…
News
Brené Brown and Adam Grant say the best leaders do this. Mediocre managers do the opposite
How can you tell if someone is a great leader? They always want to know more. They’re interested in mastery of a subject or skill. They…
Culture
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris eyes prize but weighs question of risk v reward
The conflict in Lando Norris' mind as he closes on his first world title was clear after he took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand…
News
New puberty blockers clinical trial to begin after UK ban
Philippa Roxby,Health reporter and Alison Holt,Social affairs editor Details of a new UK clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits…
Business
Ashes 2025-26: England in danger of first Test defeat after another collapse in Perth
England looked to have recovered from losing Zak Crawley for a duck to the fifth ball of their second innings. Crawley completed only the…
Culture
Bukayo Saka on becoming a part-time barista, switching off from football and why it was always Arsenal
Kelly: Who's the first person you speak to after a game? Bukayo: Depends how I'm feeling. I'm not really a big phone-call person. Normally…