Top Israeli General, In First Morocco Visit, To Explore Defence Deals
The chief of Israel's armed forces will visit Morocco on Monday in the highest-level public engagement between the countries, which upgraded ties in 2020 under a U.S.
Five dogs receive honours for their service, including finding missing persons
A vet charity, The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, has honoured five dogs for their service to the British public over the last few years.
Exclusive-Britain and Japan aim to merge Tempest and F-X Fighter programmes-sources
Britain and Japan are close to an agreement to merge their next-generation Tempest and F-X fighter jet programmes, with the two countries aiming for a deal on a new joint project by year-end, three sources told Reuters.
Isolating The Taliban: How Young Landmine Victims May Be Collateral Damage
A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka To Present Debt Restructure Plan To IMF By August
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will present a debt restructuring plan to the International Monetary Fund by the end of August, in a bid to win approval for a four-year funding programme, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Galvanisers wanted: Post-Brexit worker shortages strain UK employers
British manufacturing firm Corbetts the Galvanizers used to rely on a stream of workers from Poland and Romania to fill its shop floor, where steel is dipped into a long vat of molten zinc at temperatures of around 450?C (842?F).
Redundancy: what to know about your rights when an employer lets you go
Employees at risk of redundancy are entitled to a fair redundancy process underpinned by the Employee Rights Act 1996, which includes the right to meaningful consultation.
'Influencer' is now a popular career choice for young people – here's what you should know about the creator economy's dark side
The risks of self-employment are exacerbated in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency.
The public cost of private schools: rising fees and luxury facilities raise questions about charitable status
The fact that UK higher education is still significantly state-subsidised means, in effect, UK taxpayers continue to fund privately educated students during their university studies.
G7: We will stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies on Monday pledged to stand with Ukraine "for as long as it takes" by cranking up sanctions on Russia and backing security commitments for Kyiv in a post-war settlement.
Afghan Quake Relief Focus Shifts To Long Term
Afghan quake relief focus shifts to long term
Exclusive-Boris Johnson signals UK's willingness to demine, help export grain from Ukraine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday Britain was willing to assist with demining operations off Ukraine's southern coast and was considering offering insurance to ships to move millions of tonnes of grain stuck in the country.
More strike calls cloud summer for European low-cost airlines
Trade unions representing Ryanair cabin crew in Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have called for strikes this coming weekend, while easyJet's operations in Spain face a nine-day strike next month.
London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers
London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers
Why a new eurozone crisis now looks a distinct possibility
The eurozone crisis was caused in the early 2010s when investor fears about the solvency of Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland drove their bond yields to levels where they needed ECB support.
Analysis-Warming Africa Threatens Insurers' Quest For Profit
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits.
When will I be able to upload my brain to a computer?
When will I be able to upload my brain to a computer?
Food prices: how countries are using the global crisis to gain geopolitical power
Food prices: how countries are using the global crisis to gain geopolitical power
Best time to exercise varies for men and women: Study
A study by scientists in the US has found that the best time to exercise varies for men and women due to a combination of factors.
UK companies to trial four-day workweek
Similar trials have also taken place in Spain, Iceland, the United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to start theirs in August.
Fertiliser maker Yara says world faces extreme food supply shock
Some 25 million tonnes of corn and grains are stuck in Black Sea ports because of the war in the Ukraine and Russian grains and fertilisers exports are also disrupted by sanctions.
Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia
Prince Harry loses support from 'Help for Heroes' for Invictus Games
The Duke of Sussex founded the games for wounded, sick, or injured members of the armed forces and veterans in 2014.
N.Korea reports first COVID-19 death after 350,000 sickened with fever
At least six people who showed fever symptoms died, with one of those case confirmed to have contracted the Omicron variant of the virus
Pregnancy trap for workers in controversial Japan scheme
Japan's health ministry says 637 technical interns quit because of pregnancy or childbirth between 2017 and 2020
100,000 Britons willing to host Ukraine refugees
The government has previously come under fire for its response to the evacuation of Kabul after the Taliban takeover in August last year.
Britain to set out plans to scrap COVID self-isolation laws
Johnson will also give more details on how Britain will guard against future coronavirus variants
England lifts Omicron restrictions
From Thursday, passengers on London's transport network will still be required to wear face masks but they will no longer be mandatory in secondary school classrooms.
UK freezes BBC funding for two years
The licence fee funds BBC television, radio and online services, as well as programming, many of which are exported commercially worldwide.
Kate Middleton to have a 'lower-key' celebration than Meghan for milestone 40th birthday
Kate will follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II to set an example to others amid the COVID crisis.