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‘Bedlam’ at UK airports and trains disrupted after global IT outage
Read More Travellers face long queues to check in for flights and short-notice rail cancellations after Microsoft problem Business live – latest updates Passengers have described scenes of “bedlam” at UK airport check-ins after a global IT outage on what was due to be the busiest day for flying since the start of the pandemic,…
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South Africa’s calm opening of parliament heralds new era
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Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
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Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage
Read MoreA mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.
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What do investment banks think of the Chinese Communist Party’s long-overdue third plenum?
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‘Drill, baby, drill’ – At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd
Read MoreThe BBC’s Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.The BBC’s Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.
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What to know about Malaysia’s coronation of its king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
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Trump’s rambling 93-minute speech reveals the US is set to be dragged back to 2016
Read More Trump pledges to be president for all Americans – while singling out enemies and trashing country under Biden Trump pledges to be president for all Americans – while singling out enemies and trashing country under Biden
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Yemen’s Houthis claim deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv
Read More Israeli military steps up air patrols after explosion in central Tel Aviv, killing a man in his 50s Israel-Gaza war – live updates Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone explosion over central Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday that struck buildings, leaving one person dead. The Israeli military…
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A drone explodes near the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killing 1 person
Read More The Houthis in Yemen, who’ve been firing at Israel throughout the war in Gaza, claimed responsibility. This is the first Houthi attack to penetrate the heart of Israel. The Houthis in Yemen, who’ve been firing at Israel throughout the war in Gaza, claimed responsibility. This is the first Houthi attack to penetrate the…
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Weather tracker: Heavy seasonal rain causes widespread flooding in China
Read More Six people dead, thousands evacuated and transport disrupted after at least 20 floods in major rivers China has been experiencing heavy rainfall throughout the country since the start of its rainy season, which runs from May to September. Heavy rain has resulted in at least 20 floods in major rivers across the country,…
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Does Reform UK’s election success signal a far-right future for Britain?
Read MoreNigel Farage’s eurosceptic, anti-immigration political project appears to have already reached its full potential.Nigel Farage’s eurosceptic, anti-immigration political project appears to have already reached its full potential.
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UK will not help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, defence secretary says
Read More John Healey says any use of British weapons in Russia for defence reasons must be carried out by Ukrainians Britain will not help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, the defence secretary has said, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to appeal directly to the cabinet to use British-made weapons more freely. John Healey did not…
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Microsoft users around the world report widespread outages
Read MoreBanks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft’s 365 apps.Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft’s 365 apps.
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Israel-Gaza war live: IDF investigating explosion in Tel Aviv; Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Rafah
Read More Israeli military says it is looking into a possible drone attack; Israeli PM says it is ‘essential’ Israel keep control of Rafah crossing and territory along Egypt’s border See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, will visit Russia next month and meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin Russian…
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Bangladesh student protests over jobs escalate, telecoms disrupted
Read MoreDeath toll expected to rise amid violence that has seen government buildings torched and telecommunications disrupted.Death toll expected to rise amid violence that has seen government buildings torched and telecommunications disrupted.
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The top UN court is delivering an advisory opinion on Israel’s policies in occupied territories
Read MoreThe top United Nations court is set to deliver a nonbinding advisory opinion on the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state, a ruling that could have more effect on international opinion than it will on Israeli policiesThe top United Nations court is set to deliver a nonbinding advisory…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875
Read MoreAs the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.
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Banks, airlines and media outlets hit by global outage linked to Windows PCs
Read More Widespread outage linked to Windows workstations has affected major companies, including Sky News UK, Melbourne Airport and Thameslink Businesses including banks, airlines, telecommunications companies, TV and radio broadcasters, and supermarkets have been taken offline after blue screen of death error screens were seen on Windows workstations across the globe. Users on the subreddit…
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Retail sales slump by more than forecast in Great Britain amid poor weather
Read More Drop of 1.2% in June comes as households rein in spending during cost of living crisis Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain slumped in June by more than forecast as cautious households reined in their spending amid poor weather, election uncertainty and the cost of living crisis. Figures from…
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Dozens of Nobel laureates call on Belarus leader Lukashenko to release all political prisoners
Read More Around 1,400 political prisoners – including doctors, journalists and scientists – are jailed in the country, according to human rights groups Around 1,400 political prisoners – including doctors, journalists and scientists – are jailed in the country, according to human rights groups
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India’s plan to reroute rivers could have unintended consequences on rainfall
Read More 200 billion cubic meters of water around the country each year.’/> More than a hundred years ago, a British engineer proposed linking two rivers in India to better irrigate the area and cheaply move goods. The link never happened, but the idea survived. Today, due to extreme flooding in some parts of the…
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Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks
Read MoreMajor banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.
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Trump’s 90-minute speech… in 90 seconds
Read MoreDonald Trump spoke for an hour and a half at the Republican National Convention.Donald Trump spoke for an hour and a half at the Republican National Convention.
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UN top court to give opinion on Israeli occupation
Read MoreThe UN’s top court is expected to say whether it views the occupation as illegal, in a landmark case.The UN’s top court is expected to say whether it views the occupation as illegal, in a landmark case.
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Donald Trump talks about moment he was shot at
Read MoreFormer US President Donald Trump spoke about how he survived Saturday’s assassination attempt.Former US President Donald Trump spoke about how he survived Saturday’s assassination attempt.
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Key takeaways from Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention
Read MoreFormer US president accepts the Republican nomination in lengthy speech at the end of four-day convention in Milwaukee.Former US president accepts the Republican nomination in lengthy speech at the end of four-day convention in Milwaukee.
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‘It was magical’: hidden self-portrait by English artist Norman Cornish found at museum
Read More Painting, concealed inside one of his well-known works, emerged during work for exhibition celebrating northern art An unseen self-portrait of one of the most popular northern English artists of his generation has been discovered hidden on the back of another painting. The discovery of a new work by Norman Cornish – arguably the…
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Summer holiday childcare in UK now costs £1,000 a child, research finds
Read More Parents or carers in full-time work said to be ‘dreading’ expense, and sum may be even higher in Wales and south-east England Parents can expect to spend more than £1,000 per child for care over the school summer holidays, , according to research. A survey by the children’s charity Coram found that British…
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Five takeaways from Trump’s convention speech
Read MoreThe Republican gave a first-hand account of his shooting and projected a message of unity – mostly.The Republican gave a first-hand account of his shooting and projected a message of unity – mostly.
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Trump calls for unity then returns to familiar attacks in lengthy speech
Read More Former president recounts assassination attempt before shifting tones in speech accepting Republican nomination Fact-checked: Republican national convention and Trump’s speech Donald Trump recounted the attempt on his life in dramatic detail as he formally accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday evening in Milwaukee in a speech that began with a call…
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AOC goes live on Instagram saying many who want Joe Biden to drop out of race also want to remove Kamala
Read More ‘A lot of them are not just interested in removing the president. They are interested in removing the whole ticket,’ congresswoman says ‘A lot of them are not just interested in removing the president. They are interested in removing the whole ticket,’ congresswoman says
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Ghosts of Olympics past leave their mark in Paris
Read MoreMore than 100 years on, traces of the 1900 and 1924 Olympics remain across the French capital.More than 100 years on, traces of the 1900 and 1924 Olympics remain across the French capital.
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‘It wouldn’t happen to the men’: Wakefield AFC women’s team dropped
Read More Players at non-league side said it was obvious club had no intention of supporting and developing the women’s side Former players and a coach at Wakefield AFC women’s side have spoken out after the club cut training facilities for the team and then disbanded it without prior notice. Despite the growing popularity of…
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5 takeaways from Donald Trump’s Republican convention acceptance speech
Read More Donald Trump began his Republican acceptance speech with a subdued and nondivisive tone. The new tone didn’t last as he later called for mass deportations among other promises. Donald Trump began his Republican acceptance speech with a subdued and nondivisive tone. The new tone didn’t last as he later called for mass deportations…