Jeremy Hunt pledges millions to boost UK car battery production
The chancellor is set to announce hundreds of millions more in subsidies and grants for battery makers. Read More
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Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu breaks African art-world record again
Julie Mehretu’s painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction. Read More
Benefit claimants not seeking work to face mandatory work placements
It is part of a plan to get people back to work, with more investment in career support also promised. Read More
Ceasefire protest at Democrats’ national headquarters turns violent
Over 100 protesters gathered at the Democratic Party’s headquarters, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. Read More
Kenya’s parliament back Haiti mission despite court case
Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard. Read More
Ukraine war: Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko jailed for anti-war price tags
Sasha Skochilenko replaced supermarket labels with anti-invasion messages weeks after the war began. Read More
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez wins new term as PM after amnesty deal
After weeks of haggling, the Socialist leader clinches a vote in parliament with a four-seat majority. Read More
Dog survives 10 weeks in Colorado mountains beside dead owner
Rescuers in Colorado said the Jack Russell terrier had lost half her body weight when they found her. Read More
Finland to close some crossing points on Russia border – PM
The country has seen a recent surge in illegal crossings from Russia, mostly of third-country citizens. Read More
Malawi’s President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel
Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding. Read More