Britain Will Strike Houthis Again If Necessary, Says PM, As Red Sea Shipping Crisis Continues

Rishi Sunak has said the UK is willing to take military action against Houthi rebels again, hours after the Yemen based group fired another missile at a US-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Will A Rush For Minerals On The Moon Put Research In Jeopardy?

Science and business are heading for an astronomiover the future cal clash exploration of the moon and the exploitation of its resources. The celestial skirmish threatens to break out over companies' plans to launch dozens of probes to survey the lunar landscape over the next few years.

Is The Global Aid System Beyond Repair?

As conflict and the climate crisis fuel humanitarian emergencies, agencies warn ofanalarming funding gap

Covid's Winter Spread Means It Is Time For Us To Mask Up

I wouldn’t want to make what is turning out to be an unusually miserable January even worse, but I feel bound to remind you that, well, Covid isn’t over.

South Africa Accuses Israel Of 'Chilling' Genocide Intent

South Africa has accused Israel of "chilling" and "incontrovertible" intent to commit genocide in Gaza, on the opening day of a landmark case before the UN's top court at The Hague.

The Race To Save Children At One Of Gaza's Last Hospitals

Seema Jilani is a paediatrician who has been forced to leave al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza after fighting intensified. She talks to Tom Bennett about working inside a war zone

Winter Viruses Put Pressure On NHS

Number Of Flu Patients Continues To Climb

China In 'Flu Virus Mice Test'

Covid-type strain '100% fatal'

Zelensky: A War Pause Would Only Help Russia

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out a ceasefire with Russia, warning any pause in the war would only strengthen the Kremlin.

Starmer Targets Junk Food Ads In Drive To Improve Kids' Health

SIR Keir Starmer has pledged that Labour will curb junk food adverts and supervise kids' toothbrushing.

Pandemic Blamed As Life Expectancy Falls To The Lowest Level In A Decade

AFTER 10 years of improvement life expectancy in the UK has fallen for both men and women, driven mainly by Covid carnage.

XL Bully Ban For 'Public Safety

FM acts to stem flow of breed north after Record pressure

Dermatologists Concerned Over Girls Using Anti-Ageing Products

Leading dermatologists have said that children as young as 10 are putting pressure on their parents to buy them expensive anti-ageing skincare products, which experts say could damage their sensitive skin.

Post Office Investigator 'Acted Like A Gangster'

An investigator accused of acting like a "mafia gangster" when securing false convictions against post office operators has admitted lesser charges were offered in exchange for silence over the failings of the Horizon IT system.

Britain And US Poised To Launch Strikes Against Houthis In Yemen

Iran-backed group says: Our response will be greater than any attack’

Blinken On A Mission To Halt Possible Spread Of Gaza War

US secretary of state Antony Blinken has met Arab partners during another urgent diplomatic mission to the Middle East to press for their help over resurgent fears that Israel’s threemonth war with Hamas in Gaza could spread.

Could Walking Robots Make Household Chores Obsolete?

The AI home of the future sounds like a domestic ideal. The reality, writes Andrew Griffin, might not be quite so blissful

Nuclear Fuel Gets A £300m Boost As Ministers Say Putin Will Not Hold Uk To Ransom

The UK is to launch a £300m drive to push Vladimir Putin further out of the global energy market through an investment in hi-tech nuclear fuel.

Rishi Reveals His Frustration As He Runs Out Of Answers

The prime minister traditionally marks the start of the new year with an interview on the BBC's flagship Sunday morning political programme.

The King Of Queens

Dobbie finally gets on the pitch for proper Palmerston send-off

Benefits 'Curb' To Pay For Tax Cuts

PM WELFARE WARNING

Nearly A Million Back Calls To Bin Boss' CBE Over Horizon Scandal

Post Office chief petition surging after hit TV drama

Mike Pence In Dig At Ex-Boss Trump

FORMER US vice president Mike Pence says America needs "new leadership" in an apparent swipe at his old boss Donald Trump.

Together We Must End This Horror Now

Every day, the feeling of helplessness in us parents grows bigger & bigger. If you have kids of a certain age, that feeling is relentless. Every walk to school. Every hug goodbye. You can't help but wonder if that's it, that's the last one

Warner Exits Test Stage Boasting Rich Tapestry Of Chaos And Artistry

For the man who was once aboy heralding the game's future, something a little old-fashioned leaves with him

I Am Not Ready': Nadal Pulls Out Of Australian Open With Injury

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open after an MRI scan revealed that he had sustained a micro tear on a muscle at the Brisbane International, creating fresh concern that the 37-year-old may have played his final professional match in Australia.

COP29 Host Azerbaijan Will Boost Gas Output By A Third

Azerbaijan, which is to host this year's UN climate talks, plans to increase its fossil fuel production by a third over the next decade, according to an analysis shared exclusively with the Guardian.

FIFA Must Think Outside The Box' To Control Transfer Fees

It was another of those off-field moments that didn’t receive too much attention at the time, but will profoundly influence the game for years. The January transfer window will certainly be affected.

It Turns Out Boris And Rishi Have Something In Common...

I am told there is at least one Conservative MP who voted to get rid of Boris Johnson who now thinks that the party should have stuck with the leader who won them the 2019 election.

Israel And Sunak In Row Over 'Two-State' Solution

A ROW flared yesterday after Israel ruled out a "two-state" compromise when its war with Hamas in Gaza is over.