Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy – the big beasts of weight loss medication – to see which is best. Read More
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Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government
Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn’t enter the UK market. Read More
UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its “fair share” but wants a say in decisions. Read More
US and China say substantial progress made in key trade talks
President Trump said there had been a “total reset” in trade relations after the first day of talks on Saturday. Read More
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States. Read More
Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism. Read More
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother’s Day post
The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is “elated beyond words”. Read More
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks
“I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to “have the meeting, now!” Read More
Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said. Read More
Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs
The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan. Read More