‘Call to action’ on measles issued by UK top health official
The UK Health Security Agency has now declared the measles outbreak a national incident. Read More
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Retail sales fall at sharpest rate since Covid
Sales during December tumbled by 3.2% as shoppers stocked up earlier in Black Friday discounts. Read More
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts
Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC that tax cuts would help the economy be more dynamic and grow faster. Read More
Vadodara boat accident: India schoolchildren were ‘not given life jackets’
Parents of students who died after a boat capsized in India’s Gujarat state allege negligence by authorities. Read More
N Korea conducts ‘underwater nuclear weapons system’ test – state media
State media said the test of underwater attack drones was in response to recent US-South Korea drills. Read More
La Kena: Notorious Mexican cartel leader captured
José Alberto García Vilano has been linked to the killing of two US citizens last year. Read More
UK military island not suitable for migrants, UN says
UN officials have been granted access to Diego Garcia two years after asylum seekers landed there. Read More
Melania Trump gives eulogy at mother’s funeral
Donald Trump skipped a court session in his defamation trial in New York to attend the funeral. Read More
Energy standing charges review prompts huge response
Ofgem said 20,000 people had been in touch about the daily fees before consultation closes later on Friday. Read More
Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe
The president’s son’s refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress. Read More