Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs. Read More
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UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what’s next?
What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire. Read More
COP28: Huge rise in oil drilling expected from hosts UAE
The UAE’s state oil company is set to be the world’s second biggest producer, analysis shows. Read More
Protester sets themself on fire outside Israel consulate in Atlanta, Georgia
A security guard who attempted to intervene was also injured in the incident and taken to hospital. Read More
Ukraine war: Putin to boost Russian troop numbers by 15%
Russia’s president signs a decree aimed at increasing numbers of serving military personnel by 170,000. Read More
Court rules Donald Trump can be sued for allegedly inciting Capitol riot
Mr Trump had claimed his role as president made him immune from prosecution for his role in the riots. Read More
Family plea to ‘take action’ over ambulance delay deaths
Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance. Read More
Fear and anger in Gaza as fighting erupts again
The UN says renewed war between Israel and Hamas is “catastrophic” and a “nightmare”. Read More
Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky
Russia’s best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre. Read More
US House votes to expel George Santos from Congress
The Republican becomes only the sixth elected member of the lower chamber of Congress ever to be removed. Read More