Indian plane diverted after two-thirds of onboard toilets clogged up
The plane’s toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, “causing discomfort to all”. Read More
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Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans. Read More
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law. Read More
Moscow and region hit by ‘massive’ drone attack – Russian officials
At least one person is killed in the overnight attack Russian officials say – coming hours ahead of key talks between the US and Ukraine in Riyadh. Read More
SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row
It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship’s failed launch. Read More
French lawmakers seek to bring back village bars
MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising. Read More
Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says. Read More
Why people are cutting back their online profile
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. Read More
Mark Carney: The ‘anti-Trump’ numbers man who may force the UK to take a side
The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign. Read More
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks ‘we are all paying for’
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities. Read More