Politics
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign sanctions plot
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China, a national security charge carrying a maximum life sentence.
Culture
The Runner review: Gal Gadot's derivative London thriller fails to excite
Gal Gadot's latest action thriller, The Runner, is a derivative, low-rent B-movie that fails to deliver excitement despite London locations and a familiar premise.
Sports
Coco Gauff's assured US Open start signals title threat
Coco Gauff began her US Open title defense with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Zeynep Sonmez, saving three break points in a pivotal hold, as she eyes the world No 1 ranking.
Business
Leigh-on-Sea: Charming Essex Seaside Town 45 Minutes from London
Leigh-on-Sea, a charming Essex seaside town, is just a 45-minute train ride from London, offering golden sands, independent shops, and award-winning seafood.
Transport
Environment
Floating island reappears 20 miles away in Canadian lake
A 500ft-long forested island vanished from Williston Lake, BC, then reappeared 20 miles away, baffling locals and experts.
Why UK Communities Resist AI Datacentres
AI datacentres face widespread local opposition due to noise, environmental costs, and profits flowing to US firms. In London's Brick Lane, residents resist a 5,200-sq metre government-backed facility, citing quality-of-life and sovereignty concerns.
Sydney's warmest winter on record, BoM says
Sydney's mean winter temperature of 15.3C at Observatory Hill broke the previous record of 15.0C set in 2013, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive
An Australian unaccounted for after Nepal-Tibet floods has been found alive in Tibet, reducing missing Australians to 42. Death toll rises to 939.
Wasps' nest in shed a 'work of art' after 10-week build
A wasps' nest built in a Derbyshire shed over 10 weeks is revealed as a 'sculptural work of art' after activity ceased, showcasing intricate paper bands and a colony of up to 5,000 workers.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Wits
Stretch your general knowledge with fourteen questions on science, sport, literature, nature and famous Britons from Newton to Shakespeare. A mix of easy wins and trickier teasers for the whole family. How many can you score?
