Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania’s health minister says.
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Kemi Badenoch to criticise Theresa May and Boris Johnson ‘mistakes’
Tory leader to condemn predecessors’ Brexit, climate and migration failings amid rising popularity of Reform UK Kemi Badenoch will attack the Conservative party’s record under Boris Johnson and Theresa May on Brexit, the economy, net zero and immigration in a speech aimed at “rebuilding trust”. The Tory leader, who is competing with the sharp rise…
Two teenage boys charged with murder of Kelyan Bokassa, 14, on London bus
Boys aged 15 and 16 to appear in youth court over fatal stabbing on bus in Woolwich last week Two boys aged 15 and 16 have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, who was fatally stabbed on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London, the Metropolitan police have said. The pair will appear…
UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU UK economy – live business updates The UK government is worried a “tariff war” between the US and other countries could lead to higher inflation and unemployment, the trade secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds,…
Russia-Ukraine war live: Keir Starmer in Kyiv to sign ‘100-year deal’
UK prime minister in Ukrainian capital to sign security and trade pact in first official visit Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit As we mentioned in the opening post, Ukraine’s air force has said the country’s forces downed 34 out of 55 drones launched by Russia overnight. Local authorities said falling…
Rachel Reeves summons regulator chiefs to Downing Street to push growth agenda
Chancellor wants ‘check-in’ to review pro-growth proposals from regulators, including road and rail, water, energy, aviation and markets Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves is expected to pile pressure on UK regulators to do more to support growth when she summons bosses to No 11 on Thursday. The chief executives of watchdogs including the…
China’s slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here’s how the country plans to boost growth
China’s slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.
Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off in challenge to Musk’s SpaceX
Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionaires Blue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’s space company as it aims to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite…
Sydney train disruptions to cease for now after rail unions ordered to halt industrial action until next week
Fair Work Commission puts interim pause on approval for industrial action after second day of delays for commuters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales trains will return to normal scheduling for now after the Fair Work Commission placed…
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after being stabbed
Khan was stabbed by an unidentified attacker at his home in the early hours of Thursday.