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Iran could begin enriching uranium again in months, says UN nuclear watchdog chief

Iran will have the capacity to begin enriching uranium again in “a matter of months”, the UN’s nuclear watchdog boss has said. Rafael Grossi,...

Who are Bob Vylan – the duo who ‘very much crossed the line’ at Glastonbury with anti-IDF chant?

Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new. The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Rage Against The Machine – in 2025,...

Politics

Welfare concessions should give people ‘peace of mind’, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting has suggested he is confident the government will now win a crunch vote on welfare cuts after Sir Keir Starmer made a...

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Supermarkets being told to cut shoppers’ calories in obesity crackdown is not ‘nanny statism’, says Streeting

The health secretary has told Sky News the government’s plans to tackle obesity by introducing a health food standard for supermarkets are a “world-first...

Politics

PM and ministers now admit welfare reforms went too far

It was only 10 days ago that embattled Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall, trying to convince MPs to back her reforms, said ministers were “firm...

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BBC and Glastonbury have got questions to answer over ‘appalling’ chants at festival, says Wes Streeting

A cabinet minister has criticised chants at Glastonbury calling for “death to the IDF” – but has also told the Israeli embassy to “get...

Technology

Tesla’s IPO was 15 years ago. The stock is up almost 300-fold since then

CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk waves after ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ market in celebration of his company’s initial public offering...

World

Pictures reveal inside of Bayesian sunken superyacht after it was resurfaced for full examination

The inside of the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily almost a year ago has been seen for the first time after...

Starmer condemns ‘appalling hate speech’ at Glastonbury – as organiser says anti-IDF chants ‘crossed a line’

The prime minister has criticised chants of “death to the IDF” during a Glastonbury performance on Saturday, while festival organiser Emily Eavis said they...

Business

Supermarkets being told to cut shoppers’ calories in obesity crackdown is not ‘nanny statism’, says Streeting

The health secretary has told Sky News the government’s plans to tackle obesity by introducing a health food standard for supermarkets are a “world-first...

Politics

Welfare concessions should give people ‘peace of mind’, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting has suggested he is confident the government will now win a crunch vote on welfare cuts after Sir Keir Starmer made a...

Technology

France is betting Eutelsat can become Europe’s answer to Starlink — but experts aren’t convinced

France views Eutelsat as a strategic asset in the EU’s push for technological sovereignty. Benoit Tessier | AFP via Getty Images For years, France’s...

Politics

Starmer says he was ‘heavily focused’ on world affairs before U-turn on welfare bill

Sir Keir Starmer has said he was “heavily focused” on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion...

Politics

Hundreds of NHS quangos to be axed – as plans unveiled for health funding to be linked to patient feedback

NHS funding could be linked to patient feedback under new plans, with poorly performing services that “don’t listen” penalised with less money. As part...

Politics

Carrie Johnson admitted to hospital over ‘severe dehydration’

Carrie Johnson – the wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson – has revealed she was admitted to hospital with severe dehydration, as she...

Politics

This has been Starmer’s most damaging U-turn yet – but the bigger cost is the political one

It has been a painful week to watch. A U-turn in slow motion, culminating in a midnight climbdown as Number 10 agreed to concede...

World

Riot police clash with protesters calling for end to Serbian president’s rule

Serbian riot police have clashed with anti-government protesters calling for snap elections and an end to the 12-year rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. The...

Business

Supermarkets to introduce healthy food standard under government plans to tackle obesity

A healthy food standard will be introduced for supermarkets and other retailers as part of government plans to tackle obesity levels in the UK....

Sports

Winners, losers and top moments of the 2025 NHL draft

Multiple Contributors Jun 28, 2025, 07:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NHL draft is now complete. Though drafting Matthew Schaefer with the...

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NHL trade grades: Report cards on Gibson, Dobson, Peterka, more

Ryan S. ClarkJun 28, 2025, 01:45 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The NHL’s offseason...