Activist Greta Thunberg deported after Madleen ship seized by Israel
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been pictured on a plane after Israel’s Foreign Ministry said they had deported her.
UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall
The employment market is “weakening” official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza 2 hours agoTom BatemanCorrespondent PA Media More than 300 Foreign Office staff who raised concerns about potential UK…
World fertility rates in ‘unprecedented decline’, UN says
World fertility rates in ‘unprecedented decline’, UN says 40 minutes agoStephanie HegartyPopulation correspondent•@stephhegarty Getty ImagesIn a survey of 14,000 people, one in five respondents said they haven’t had or expect…
Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan says
Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan says Tokyo says it has conveyed an ‘appropriate message’ to Beijing over vessels’ movements. Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sails…
How a credit lifeline for India’s farmers has turned into a debt trap
How a credit lifeline for India’s farmers has turned into a debt trap A credit policy for farmers is being misused, often twisted to serve dowry demands and other non-agricultural…
UK political class “schizophrenic” about national defence
“The British government are concerned that the public might panic if they talk about imminent invasion.”
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,202
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,202 These are the key events on day 1,202 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A team of quad mounted soldiers from the Ukrainian…
Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say
Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say 7 minutes agoKristian JohnsonBBC News BBCJames Yeates’ son Luca was born in September 2024 The UK’s statutory parental leave system is “one…
Warning over ‘dirty secret’ of toxic chemicals on farmers’ fields
Warning over ‘dirty secret’ of toxic chemicals on farmers’ fields 30 minutes agoJonah FisherEnvironment correspondent Getty ImagesAbout 3.5 million tonnes of sewage sludge, that’s enough to fill nearly 900 Olympic…