Trump said some would “rather not watch” the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years. ...
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England saysTrans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex. ...
Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnantRussell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. ...
Severe drought declared in parts of southern EnglandSevere drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal. ...
China and North Korea open new bridge as ties improveChina and North Korea open new bridge as ties improve
China and North Korea opened their biggest land crossing, a sign of closer bilateral ties that are likely to unsettle regional countries. The 3 km (1.9 mile) Yalu River Bridge was first proposed more than 12 years ago, though it was delayed after ties between Beijing and Pyongyang turned frosty. ...
Kenya hikes fuel prices to tame government costsKenya hikes fuel prices to tame government costs
Kenya hiked fuel prices in order to contain surging government spending sparked by the war in the Middle East, which has badly exposed Africa’s reliance on energy imports. The increases put state-mandated prices of petrol and diesel 20% and 31% above prewar levels, respectively, pushing inflation in September to the ...
Threats to global shipping grow, amid a rise in attacksThreats to global shipping grow, amid a rise in attacks
A recent spate of attacks on ships has piled further pressure on maritime traffic, which is already grappling with an array of challenges that are hampering trade and transport. Two cargo ships sunk near the Strait of Hormuz were the latest victims of an apparent surge in Iranian attacks, while ...
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian refineriesUkraine to restart strikes on Russian refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to restart strikes against Russian oil refineries in anger over what he said was the US withdrawal of intelligence support for Kyiv. Washington has pressed Zelenskyy to curb attacks on energy facilities, linking them to the rising price of US fuel in the run-up to ...
Smartphone sales drop as chip costs soarSmartphone sales drop as chip costs soar
Global smartphone shipments during the third quarter fell to their lowest level in 14 years, as a memory chip supply crunch pressured manufacturers to raise prices. As a result, consumers are keeping their devices for longer, and many have turned to refurbishments, an analyst at research firm Counterpoint said. Soft ...
Sally Rooney’s stand on Palestine is brave and humaneSally Rooney’s stand on Palestine is brave and humane
The Normal People author’s determination to support Palestine Action, even if it means that her books are withdrawn from sale in the UK, makes a mockery of Britain’s terrorism laws It’s hard to think of a published author in living memory who risked arrest in the UK for their political ...