The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity – but now comes the difficult part
The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains to be seen what will change. Read More
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‘I’ve had 100 operations and will never stop’ – inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China’s cosmetic surgery boom. Read More
Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group
This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade. Read More
Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month. Read More
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs. Read More
Ed Miliband ‘considering’ regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says “zonal pricing” or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market. Read More
Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review
Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels. Read More
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering. Read More
Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other – and what will Trump think?
Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia’s influence on the continent. Read More
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say. Read More