In this issue

June 03, 2023

Game-changing drug could boost breast cancer survival rate

Treatment cuts risk of recurrence by 25% for most common form of disease, trials suggest

3 mins

Train drivers on strike in England on day of FA Cup final and Derby

Rail services across England are coming to a halt as 12,000 train drivers strike today for the second time this week, amid a long-running dispute with the operating companies over pay and conditions.

2 mins

Politically neutral Elan Closs Stephens named acting BBC chair

U.K. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer unveiled the appointment Friday following a consultation with the BBC board.

2 mins

Power play: City and United fight for FA Cup - and brand supremacy

It will be a mighty convoy, perhaps not visible from space but certainly from the verges of the M6.

3 mins

Blood test could help speed up diagnosis of 50 forms of cancer

A blood test for more than 50 forms of cancer could help speed up diagnosis and fast-track patients for treatment, a study suggests.

2 mins

Campaigners hail victory after BP ends 27-year sponsorship of British Museum

BP's sponsorship of the British Museum has ended after 27 years, new disclosures make clear, bringing to a close one of the highest profile and most controversial sponsorship deals of recent years and marking the almost complete retreat of the fossil fuel giant from the British arts world.

2 mins

Johnson to hand over WhatsApp messages directly to Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson has bypassed the government's attempt to keep his unredacted WhatsApp messages secret by handing them over directly to the Covid inquiry.

3 mins

Home Office may deport Christian because he is not living with fiancee

A Christian couple planning to marry soon could be forcibly separated by the Home Office because they are not cohabiting before their wedding.

2 mins

'I have brought myself down,' Schofield admits

Phillip Schofield said yesterday that his television career was over and that he had \"brought myself down\" after lying about his affair with a younger man.

3 mins

Amazon rainforest - More than 800m trees have been felled in six years to keep up with global beef demand

More than 800m trees have been cut down in the Amazon rainforest in just six years to feed the world’s appetite for Brazilian beef, according to a new investigation, despite dire warnings about the forest’s importance in fighting the climate crisis.

5 mins

Teenager jailed for terror offence after mother reported concerns

A teenager who staked out British soldiers and police to prepare a terror attack has been jailed for life after his mother took what a judge called the \"bold step\" of reporting him.

1 min

Parents criticise Portugal health authorities after death of baby

The parents of a 10-month-old baby who died on holiday in Portugal have said their lives have been destroyed.

2 mins

Bournemouth MP calls for safety review after deaths of two youngsters

An MP has called for a safety review following the deaths of two young people who got into difficulties off a crowded Bournemouth beach, and urged police to clarify the circumstances around their deaths to end \"wild speculation\".

2 mins

It's so crazy right now: Beyoncé and Jay-Z pay record-breaking $200m for new Malibu home

$295m The reported asking price for the 40,000 sq ft modernist glass and concrete mansion by the sea

2 mins

Caster Semenya memoir to show 'how world can welcome those born different'

The musician Stormzy's #Merky Books is to publish the Olympian Caster Semenya's memoir this year.

1 min

Labour vows to reduce monthly student loan repayments

Labour has promised to overhaul changes to the student loan system in England being planned by the government in a way that could reduce monthly repayments for graduates.

2 mins

Macron and Scholz urge Kosovo to hold fresh elections to ease Serbia tensions

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo were invited to impromptu talks at the close of a summit of 46 European leaders in Moldova on Thursday.

2 mins

High spirits for Bangkok Pride after Thai election brings 'time of new hope' for LGBTQ+ rights

When rainbow colours cover one of Bangkok's main thoroughfares tomorrow, crowds joining the city's pride celebrations may feel a little more optimistic about the future.

2 mins

Extra time - Japanese over-80s footballers roll back the years

There are mops of silver hair, Bobby Charlton combovers and a fair number of creaking knees. But the Red Star and Blue Hawaii football teams can be forgiven for the hesitant start to their match: every man on the pitch is over 80. Within minutes, though, they are running - and moaning at the referee - as they roll back the years with every pass and tackle.

3 mins

Street vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits Japan

90% Predicted chance of a ‘megaquake’ along the Nankai trough , off Japan’s Pacifi c coast, within 40 years

1 min

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