Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling. Read More
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Spain at ‘extreme risk’ of new wildfires as 14 blazes spread
Temperatures remain high across southern Europe with wildfires also affecting Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans. Read More
UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists’ expectations. Read More
Shein’s UK sales soar by a third
The fast fashion giant saw profits jump as more Britons bought its low-priced Chinese-made clothes and accessories. Read More
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad
There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work. Read More
Afghan whose details were in UK data breach at risk from Taliban if deported, son tells BBC
Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan. Read More
Government expands police use of facial recognition vans
The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance. Read More
Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot
The French national is accused of working “on behalf of the French intelligence service” in Mali. Read More
What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
The city of Anchorage is set to host a meeting that could re-shape Europe and global security. Read More
‘Cryptocrash king’ Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs. Read More