Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another. Read More
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GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK’s pharma woes deepen
The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. Read More
US tennis star sorry for ‘offensive’ comments on Chinese food
She described the turtle and frog dishes as “crazy” and “wild”, causing a social media storm. Read More
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. Read More
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. Read More
Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying
Munsch was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Syria’s worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink
The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty. Read More
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege
The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial. Read More
How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability. Read More
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. Read More