Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK test
A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues. Read More
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North Sea operators ‘running out of time’ to plug old oil wells
Industry regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has identified a backlog of more than 500 wells that require plugging. Read More
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations. Read More
Semenya’s right to a fair hearing violated – ECHR
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics’ sex eligibility rules. Read More
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids – until now. Read More
Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says
Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed when a queue for nutritional supplements was hit in Deir al-Balah. Read More
Kellogg shares soar on reports of Ferrero takeover talks
A $3bn deal for the US firm could reportedly be finalised this week, combining the two big food firms. Read More
Heathrow to pipe ‘sounds of an airport’ around airport
The airport has commissioned a soundtrack recorded on site to reflect the “excitement” of waiting to board a flight. Read More
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group. Read More
Mortgage lending rules change could help first-time buyers
The Bank of England has recommended a looser cap on riskier lending. Read More