British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over ‘faulty’ earplugs
Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards. Read More
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Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech. Read More
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency
A White House official has told the BBC that the president plans to announce a new nominee soon. Read More
Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown
The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely. Read More
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump’s website
Pfizer says prices for some drugs will be cut by up to 85% on the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site. Read More
Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington’s political gridlock is expected to inflict wide-ranging miseries for Americans, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold. Read More
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says “it’s not happening”, as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises. Read More
Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk ‘preventing peace’
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area “where previous flotillas have been attacked”. Read More
Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen. Read More
US cities should be military training grounds, Trump tells generals
The US president warned military leaders of a “war from within”, and signals they will be tasked with intervening. Read More