Northern Ireland’s public services, including hospitals, schools and police, are being “crippled” by lack of funding, impinging on the quality of life for many people, a report by a government committee has concluded. The Northern Ireland select committee found patients waiting more than 12 hours to be seen in accident and emergency departments and mental … Read more
As far as sleepovers go, it’s a one of a kind: an overnight stay in a luxury bed in the middle of the National Gallery’s exhibition rooms, dreaming under the world’s greatest paintings. Perhaps you’ll be inspired by the venerated artworks to pick up a paintbrush, or you’ll have a surreal experience like Ben Stiller … Read more
A war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who served with the Israeli military in Gaza is to be submitted to the Met police by one of the UK’s leading human rights lawyers. Michael Mansfield KC is one of a group of lawyers who will on Monday hand in a 240-page dossier to Scotland Yard’s war … Read more
Many cities across southern China are known for the art of relaxing. Chengdu in Sichuan province is the tea house capital. Guangzhou is the birthplace of dim sum, a time to share steamed dumplings and chew the fat with friends. And in Haikou, the capital of Hainan province, people have been chewing the betel nut … Read more
The families of six people murdered during a stabbing attack in a Bondi Junction shopping centre a year ago want a fast inquest into their deaths but do not speak with “one voice”, a Sydney court has heard. Forty-year-old Joel Cauchi killed Ashlee Good, 38, Jade Young, 47, Yixuan Cheng, Pikria Darchia, 55, Dawn Singleton, … Read more
Donald Trump said foreign governments would have to pay “a lot of money” to lift sweeping tariffs that he characterised as “medicine,” as markets in Asia plunged in early trading on Monday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late on Sunday, the US president indicated he was not concerned about market losses that have … Read more
Nikkei drops over 7% Japan’s Nikkei index has plunged more than 7%, Agence France-Presse is reporting, after having it down 5% and, a little earlier, 3.6%. The fall extends last week’s 9% drop – its steepest one-week percentage decline since March 2020. Share Updated at 01.31 BST Key events Show key events only Please turn on … Read more
The benefits of taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder outweigh the impact of increases in blood pressure and heart rate, according to a new study. An international team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Southampton found the majority of children taking ADHD medication experienced small increases in blood pressure and pulse … Read more
Keir Starmer has said the government will step in to support key British industries, as business grapples with the economic turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump’s global tariffs. As the government attempts to counter the impact of the White House hitting the UK with a 10% base levy on exports to the US, the prime minister … Read more
Krishani Dhanji Good morning, Krishani Dhanji here with you on week two of the federal election campaign. We’ve seen quite the backflip this morning from the Coalition on their previous policy to get public service workers back into the office. The demand for “all” public servants to return is being abandoned and the promise to … Read more