Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown
The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely. Read More
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Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington’s political gridlock is expected to inflict wide-ranging miseries for Americans, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold. Read More
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says “it’s not happening”, as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises. Read More
Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk ‘preventing peace’
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area “where previous flotillas have been attacked”. Read More
Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen. Read More
US cities should be military training grounds, Trump tells generals
The US president warned military leaders of a “war from within”, and signals they will be tasked with intervening. Read More
Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world’s biggest skin cancer hotspot. Read More
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman. Read More
Nurses and pharmacists endangering patients by supplying illegal Botox
An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks. Read More
No more scribbling: Indian court tells doctors to fix their handwriting
A legible medical prescription can make a difference between life and death, the court says. Read More