The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Britain’s weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China’s robotics firms. Read More
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Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer. Read More
Virtual job interviews don’t let people shine, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says. Read More
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv. Read More
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih. Read More
Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island. Read More
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices. Read More
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies. Read More
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending. Read More
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes “a powerful response” to Tuesday’s firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan. Read More