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China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 03:40
David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.

Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 01:55
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:59
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:45
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:45
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:45
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:45
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:32
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:17
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:17
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:11
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:11
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:11
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:11
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:02
David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:56
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:56
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:56
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:42
Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

Cabinet split as Mahmood calls on Starmer to set out timetable to go

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:30
Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.

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