National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. Read More
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Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland. Read More
Venezuela furious at Spain ‘dictatorship’ comment
Spain’s ambassador has been summoned by Venezuela after a minister called the country a “dictatorship”. Read More
Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to. Read More
Google’s lucrative ad tech business goes on trial
Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search – now they are coming for its ad tech. Read More
Apple banks on AI to boost sales of new iPhone 16
The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge. Read More
South Africa’s coalition threatened by new education law
The Democratic Alliance says the president should not sign a controversial education bill into law. Read More
Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West’s long-range missiles would mean Nato countries “fighting with Russia”. Read More
A baby hippo is going viral – and paying the price
The celebrity hippo’s social media fame has doubled visitor numbers at a zoo in Thailand. Read More
N Korea releases rare photos of Kim at uranium facility
Mr Kim called for the site to increase its production of nuclear warheads, state media said. Read More