Churchill’s desk and rare artwork among items donated to UK cultural institutions

Iran has closed its airspace to all flights as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied plans to execute protesters, stating that hangings are 'out of the question.' This comes amid a violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and a significant international response.

Traces of glyphosate, a weedkiller classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization since 2015, have been detected in playgrounds across the UK, raising concerns among campaigners about children's exposure to this pesticide. Local authorities are reportedly still using significant quantities of glyphosate-based herbicides in public green spaces despite the health risks associated with its use.

The Royal College of Nursing has released a dossier revealing that corridor care in the NHS is leading to patient deaths and severe distress among staff, with an alarming case of an elderly patient choking to death in a corridor without staff awareness.

The United States and the United Kingdom have begun withdrawing some military personnel from a base in Qatar due to escalating tensions with Iran, following threats from Tehran to target U.S. bases if military action is taken. This withdrawal comes amid a backdrop of significant unrest in Iran, where protests against the government have intensified, leading to a violent crackdown and rising death tolls among demonstrators.

The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing some personnel from a military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions with Iran. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump's consideration of potential military action against Iran following a violent crackdown on protests in the country.

Three activists from Palestine Action have ended their 73-day hunger strike in the UK, a protest that was part of a broader movement advocating for the rights of activists within the justice system. This decision follows the announcement that a subsidiary of an Israeli arms manufacturer failed to secure a government contract, which was one of the key demands of the hunger strikers.

A dispute has arisen between two Canadian provinces regarding Crown Royal whisky, a product owned by a UK company and produced in Canada, as it faces challenges from US tariffs. This situation is testing the effectiveness of a united

A recent report has revealed that the decision to ban fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, raising significant concerns about the integrity of the police involved in the decision-making process.