Lee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near Disneyland
Emma Thompson among voices supporting anti-ageism campaign, which has uncovered striking findings in top-grossing UK films over past three years
Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia
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Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll
Global prices are approaching a tipping point that could trigger inflation, shortages and, over time, recession
Reform UK leader claims ‘counter-espionage experts’ suggest state-sponsored hackers are behind disclosure of £5m gift
American president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash
Increasingly isolated president is determined to press on with Ukraine war, say well-placed sources, despite ailing economy
The US has apparently had to agree to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets for a regime more hardline than before the war
Proposed framework hinges on a 60-day truce, reopening strait of Hormuz, and revived talks on limiting Iran nuclear programme
Highest temperatures of 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Kew Gardens in London reaches 32.3C
Cheap ready-to-drink cocktail criticised as appealing to children while ‘hiding behind a thin “nostalgia” label’
Global Pepfar program has long had Republican leadership and bipartisan support, but initiative is at risk