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.

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.

Irish parents unite to tell their children it's no to smartphones

On the principle of strength in numbers, parents in the Irish town of Greystones have banded together to collectively tell their children they cannot have a smartphone until secondary school.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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\".

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Game-changing drug could boost breast cancer survival rate

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

IMDb changes rating system after 'review bombing' of Little Mermaid

The biggest film website in the world has said the new, live action remake of The Little Mermaid was subjected to \"review bombing\", with mass negative reactions posted by bots to bring down the average review score.

Zuckerberg muscles in on tech bros' extreme fitness regimes

You've got the billions, you've got the global brand domination - what comes next? An extreme fitness regime, of course.

Chelsea flower garden inspires additions to bug-friendly RHS plant list

A bug-friendly garden at Chelsea flower show has inspired additions to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) pollinator-friendly plant list.

Languages and creative arts at GCSE and A-Level falling out of favour

Languages and the creative arts are falling out of favour among GCSE and A-level students, who are increasingly opting for more vocational subjects such as computing and business studies.

CBI plans widespread job losses as it fights for survival

The UK's most prominent business lobby group, the Confederation of British Industry, is to make a swath of its workers redundant as it fights for survival amid a crisis prompted by sexual misconduct allegations.

Daughter of Bruce Willis opens up about actor's dementia

One of the daughters of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore has written about her father's dementia in a lengthy essay for Vogue.

Pleasure boat 'impounded' after deaths in sea off Bournemouth

A pleasure boat allegedly sailing near Bournemouth beach on Wednesday has reportedly been impounded by police after the deaths of two young people who got into difficulties in the sea.

Theatre review A heartfelt adaptation of Loach's seminal film

I, Daniel Blake Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne

'There's always hope' United by passion, Manchester's reds and blues gear up for historic cup final

When Manchester United play Manchester City for the first time in an FA Cup final tomorrow,  few at Wembley will have travelled as far as Leon Labko to witness the Manc-Manc showdown.