Bumpy road Electric car market stalls as sector enters new phase

Elon Musk became the world's richest man by evangelising about electric cars and delivering them by the million. Yet in recent months his company Tesla has struggled to maintain its momentum: sales have dropped, and so has the share price.

Darktrace cybersecurity firm agrees $5.3bn sale to US private equity business

The Cambridge-based cybersecurity and artificial intelligence company Darktrace is likely to become the latest British technology champion to be swallowed up by a US suitor, after it agreed a $5.3bn (£4.2bn) sale to the US private equity business Thoma Bravo.

Gallery on the edge The revolutionary museum born under the shadow of Franco

In July 1966, as the Beatles were preparing to release Revolver and Spain was approaching the 30th anniversary of the coup that birthed the Franco dictatorship, a Spanish-Filipino artist called Fernando Zóbel threw open the doors of an improbable but visionary cultural outpost.

Poland border pushbacks in spotlight again after pregnant woman's ordeal

The case of a woman from Eritrea who was forced to give birth alone in a forested area between Poland and Belarus has raised questions about the Polish government's response to the humanitarian crisis at the border dividing the countries.

'We tried every other tactic' University students on why they joined demonstrations

After going on hunger strike in February, Amine ended up spending six days in hospital. The 25-year-old McGill student, who was born in Morocco, did not eat for a total of 34 days: part of a relay system of hunger strikes that is continuing at the university.

French singer target of racism in Olympics row thanks fans at awards

The French pop star Aya Nakamura, who found herself at the centre of a racist row after rumours she was going to sing at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, has thanked fans for their support after winning three big prizes at France's Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop.

Waves of exceptionally hot weather scorch south Asia

Millions of people across south and south-east Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with unusually hot weather forcing schools to close and threatening public health.

Azov brigade The elite unit taking brunt of Russian assault

Fifteen miles east of the garrison town of Lyman, a desperate fight has been taking place for months on Ukraine's eastern front.

Israel Arrest of feminist scholar is 'threat to civil liberties'

The arrest and interrogation of a leading Palestinian legal scholar based at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem marks a new threat to civil liberties in Israel, her legal team and employer have said.

Sderot Barrage of rockets raises doubts over IDF's ability to destroy Hamas

The two men, faces blurred and voices disguised, are screened by a dense scrub of fig and trailing vine in northern Gaza as they film themselves loading a rocket launcher.

Removing mines from the rubble of Gaza could take 14 years, UN official warns

Israel's war in Gaza has created 37m tonnes of debris, much of it laced with unexploded bombs, which could take more than a decade to remove, a top UN mine clearance official said.

Exotic spiders thriving in UK due to global trade and a warmer climate

Exotic spiders are flourishing in Britain as global trade offers ample opportunities for spider travel and global heating provides an increasingly hospitable climate.

Plastic peril Animals of Galápagos islands living amid mounds of waste

As our fishing boat slows to a halt in a bay south-east of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, in the Galápagos Islands, a green turtle surfaces next to us, followed by a second, then a third. A spotted eagle ray glides underneath the vessel.

Joys of being homeGreggs, good cheddar and a lot of truculence

Donald Trump's appearance in criminal court has raised many questions, constitutional and otherwise, but on the evidence of the first day I find myself most curious about the former president's McDonald's order.

Lacking teeth Call for tougher law on keeping wild animals

When Lindsay McKenna went to buy a piece W of furniture from a seller, the last thing she expected was to return with a wild animal.

Ageing Does stem cell therapy hold back the years?

Stem cells have become a favoured miracle treatment among the rich and famous, with Kim Kardashian reportedly a fan of stem-cell facials and Cristiano Ronaldo turning to stem cell injections after a hamstring injury.

UK's south Asian shops struggle as smaller weddings hit sales

The south Asian high street is facing a fight for its future as customers scale back wedding celebrations owing to the cost-of-living crisis and young people's changing preferences.

Prickly matter: boss of succulent society quits in row over sourcing of plants

A row has blown up in the UK’s leading succulent society over the practice of snatching desirable specimens from the wild , with the chairperson now resigning in protest over the behaviour of his fellow enthusiasts.

A tenfold increase The real story behind the surge in Vietnamese boat crossings

The people from Vietnam trying to get to England on small boats across the Channel stand out from the rest of those drawn to the Pas de Calais coastline.

Souvenir chic: fashion embraces an early summer holiday vibe

The summer holidays are still a long way away, but for those who cannot wait the souvenirs are already on sale. Coral bracelets, kitsch keyrings and shell bracelets are some of this season’s most covetable accessories.

'I felt immense shame' One man's experience of a female stalker

Not long after he embarked on an on/ off dalliance with an former colleague, Tom began feeling uneasy about her behaviour . He ended things – but that only made matters worse.

Zendaya Actor jumps from teen idol to superstar

Zold endaya Coleman, universally known by her first name alone, has never been short of attention, but it feels as if the 27-yearactor-model-producer is at a breakthrough moment

Post Office tried to 'hush up case of operator who killed himself'

The Post Office sought to \"hush up\" the case of Martin Griffiths, a post office operator who took his own life, by \"drip feeding\" compensation payments to his widow and lining up a media lawyer to protect its reputation, a public inquiry has heard.

'She died in that waiting room' Sister's A&E death was avoidable, says twin

In life, Inga Rublite was just another patient in a busy hospital waiting to see a doctor. In death, the 39-yearold has become a tragic symbol of how overstretched and overburdened the NHS has become.

A mug's game Finding a message in Sunak's teaware

Rishi Sunak appeared on his Instagram feed on Tuesday morning holding a mug that was emblazoned with the St George's flag. \"Perfect way to start the day,\" read the caption

Sadiq Khan How green has London mayor really been?

When Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a third term as mayor of London, he put his green policies front and centre, highlighting his work on air pollution, the climate crisis and nature.

Mayoral votes Vying for attention in clickbait age

Keane Duncan's highest-profile success, before standing to be the first elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire, was as the journalist who broke the news that Morrisons would not sell meat pies to people in Middlesbrough before 9am.

Scotland Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled

Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political life as he faces two no confidence motions, submitted against himself and his government, in the space of 24 hours.

Winning hands down Arm-wrestling clubs thrive as sport takes hold across Britain

In the back garden garage of a house in east Birmingham, dozens of people are around a table where two men grapple with each other, fists interlocked, sweat dripping down their foreheads.

Teacher admits to murdering and burying boyfriend

A woman pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of her boyfriend, whom she had buried in their back garden.