British racing to hold one-day strike in tax protest
The British Horseracing Authority cancels all races on 10 September in protest against the Government’s proposed tax rise on horserace betting. Read More
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‘Bus fares have cut my food budget’: Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them
They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education. Read More
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice. Read More
Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties. Read More
Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?
For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday. Read More
Bioethanol layoffs to start next week after rescue ruled out
Plants in Hull and Redcar had warned they would close without support after deal to allow US ethanol to come in tariff-free. Read More
Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine’s future than Trump-Putin summit
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe’s security. Read More
Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war. Read More
Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks. Read More
Porn site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced
Data suggests leading adult site Pornhub lost more than one million visitors in two weeks. Read More