Fears persist about Trump ‘sucking up’ to Xi on Taiwan, but few concrete outcomes anticipated from US meeting When Xi Jinping, China’s leader, touches down in Maryland on Wednesday, he will step out into the arms – perhaps a hug, if Donald Trump’s wishes come true – of a US ...
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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualisedLondon buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised
As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society Experts warn that slower buses risk driving passengers away: research cited by Transport for London (TfL) suggests a 10% fall in ...
‘My body is on fire!’: my perilous, painful, perfect month of pilates‘My body is on fire!’: my perilous, painful, perfect month of pilates
A growing number of men, including singers Shaggy and Harry Styles, are taking up pilates. When I realised I could no longer touch my toes, I decided to try it out I realised something needed to change when I nearly toppled over trying to tie my shoelaces. I was on ...
A moment that changed me: my brother gave me an unexpected gift – and a whole new life at seaA moment that changed me: my brother gave me an unexpected gift – and a whole new life at sea
The water was my childhood playground but, as I grew up, my health left me landbound. Then my brother found a way to launch me back into the waves … My brother and I grew up surfing at Porthcawl in south Wales. My earliest memories are of playing in the ...
The Great British Bake Off review – Nigella is wise, generous … and perfect for this national treasure of a showThe Great British Bake Off review – Nigella is wise, generous … and perfect for this national treasure of a show
The newest judge on the culinary competition is a soothing presence who is the ideal complement to Paul Hollywood. Long may the show continue with her on it There’s a very good argument to be made for requiring a national referendum on whether presenters of shows that are part of ...
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threatUS and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat
The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently. ...
UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBCUK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was “terrible”. ...
UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham saysUK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as “an honest broker” on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN. ...
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speechWatch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation. ...
Trump’s Africa adviser defends proposed Libyan deal: ‘Absolute partnership’Trump’s Africa adviser defends proposed Libyan deal: ‘Absolute partnership’
Massad Boulos, President Donald Trump’s senior Africa adviser and the father of one of Trump’s sons-in-law, on Tuesday pushed back on claims that a US plan for Libya would hand control of the country to a powerful military commander and his family. “It’s not a dictatorship in any way,” Boulos ...