UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.
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Best Android smartwatches: I tested every popular watch so you can find the perfect fit
From the Galaxy Watch Ultra to the Tag Heuer luxury smartwatch, we tested the best Wear OS smartwatches for Android smartphone users to help you choose the right one.
International charities and NGOs call for end to controversial Israeli-backed aid group in Gaza
International charities, including Oxfam and Amnesty, are urging the disbandment of an Israeli and U.S.-backed aid mechanism in Gaza.
Criminal gangs target ships as cargo theft cases spike globally
Allianz Commercial says cargo thefts increased in North America by 27% in 2024
Yes, Wimbledon can be serious about getting rid of line judges and switching to electronic calls
Wimbledon’s latest of many steps into the modern era involves choosing technology over the human touch to decide whether a ball lands in or out
China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow
Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.
The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
A jury returns to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Monday, jurors deliberated over five hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from the trial judge…
Southern Water owners to invest up to £1.2bn into troubled utility
Australia’s Macquarie leads consortium putting up funds to help firm avoid breach of regulatory licenceWhat would happen if Thames Water is temporarily renationalised?Business live – latest updatesThe struggling UK utility Southern Water has secured in…