Demonstrators stage ‘tree sit’ in Arizona town to stop felling of ancient cottonwood grove to make way for border wall Protesters are staging a “tree sit” in a tiny Arizona town to prevent the destruction of a grove of ancient cottonwood trees as federal contractors race to build a row ...
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims ministerBurnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister. ...
Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwaveTemperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave
Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived. ...
Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation findsDewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally-ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours. ...
The avalanche that killed a climbing legend – and a generation of record-setting guidesThe avalanche that killed a climbing legend – and a generation of record-setting guides
Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal’s mountaineering community. ...
Closing down streets so children can playClosing down streets so children can play
In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play – an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults. ...
Oil plunges after US signals progress on Hormuz dealOil plunges after US signals progress on Hormuz deal
Stocks jumped and Brent crude prices plunged Tuesday after the US signaled a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, but the drop is unlikely to translate to immediate relief at the pump. US President Donald Trump castigated oil majors for not doing more to bring down ...
SpaceX revenue jumps, beating expectationsSpaceX revenue jumps, beating expectations
SpaceX’s revenue jumped 92% from a year ago, blowing past Wall Street expectations in the rocket maker’s first post-IPO earnings report, after weeks of bumpy trading. Starlink’s growth was driven by consumer, government, and enterprise businesses, SpaceX’s president told analysts, highlighting recent tie-ups with major airlines. Still, shares wobbled after ...
US stockpiles of missiles, interceptors dwindleUS stockpiles of missiles, interceptors dwindle
The US has used up “virtually all” of its highly accurate long-range missiles during the Iran war, Reuters reported, raising doubts about Washington’s preparedness. The US has also expended nearly two-thirds of its Patriot interceptors, CSIS found. The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military ...
Why some Democrats may hesitate to push Max Miller outWhy some Democrats may hesitate to push Max Miller out
Several Democrats are pushing for Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller to resign or face expulsion over allegations of domestic abuse, but privately some wouldn’t mind if he stuck around for now. Democrats think Miller is the weakest nominee that ironworker Brian Poindexter could face this fall in a district Trump ...