Have the royal finances hit the buffers?
The King is bidding the "fondest of farewells" to the nine-carriage royal train said to be Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport. The announcement comes as part of the latest financial sta...
1 Juli 202514min
Was there a hate crime at Glastonbury?
At their Glastonbury set on Saturday, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's singer led chants of "death, death to the IDF".The chants have been labelled antisemitic by the BBC and the organisation has since apolog...
30 Juni 202517min
Glastonbury: The Michael and Emily Eavis story
Around 200,000 music fans have descended on Worthy Farm in Somerset for this year's Glastonbury Festival. Days before this year's event began, its owner, Michael Eavis, announced he was transferring...
27 Juni 202517min
Why weight loss jabs might not be a wonder drug
Recent years have seen the advent of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. They work by suppressing users' appetites, leading to weight loss. They've been described as wonder drugs but ...
26 Juni 202513min
Why is the UK buying nuclear-carrying fighter jets?
The government has announced it is purchasing at least 12 new F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads. It's a move that's been described by Downing Street as the most significant strengtheni...
25 Juni 202516min
What’s NATO without America?
The 32 members of the NATO alliance are in the Netherlands for a summit that has been overshadowed by efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. World leaders are being encouraged to set...
24 Juni 202514min
What is the Strait of Hormuz - and why does it matter to global trade?
Iran is threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel, in retaliation for the US strikes on its nuclear facilities. How might the global economy be affected, incl...
23 Juni 202515min
From accidental to absolute leader – who is Ayatollah Khamenei?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced this week to hit back at Donald Trump’s demands for an unconditional surrender. Khamanei first came to power as President of I...
20 Juni 202520min
