Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
A chilling account of the 1781 Zong massacre, where 132 enslaved Africans were murdered for insurance money, and how this atrocity fuelled Britain's abolitionist movement.
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
Virgin Atlantic has relaunched direct flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, Mexico, for the winter season. The route offers a 11-hour escape to sun, beaches, and Mayan culture three times weekly.
King Charles III and Prince William are set for a major US visit in 2026 to revitalise post-Brexit trade talks. Discover the strategic goals and diplomatic significance of this royal mission.
The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, a move seen as retaliation for EU electric vehicle duties. The decision impacts major brands and trade relations.
The head of the Royal Navy warns a secretive Russian submarine unit targeting undersea cables is reset and poised to return to British waters, posing a direct threat to national infrastructure.
Sky's new six-part drama 'Amadeus', starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, is reviewed as a diminished, crass affair that fails to live up to Peter Shaffer's iconic play and film. Read the full critique.
Your guide to this evening's TV: Will Sharpe stars in a new adaptation of Amadeus on Sky Atlantic, plus a festive Beyond Paradise special on BBC One. Discover what to watch.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.
The UK unveils its Atlantic Bastion programme, a £14m AI and autonomous vehicle project to protect critical undersea infrastructure from Russian threats. Read the full details.
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'. Discover the key points and what it means for trade, Ukraine, and transatlantic ties.
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government holds informal discussions on rejoining the EU customs union to boost economic growth, with GDP potentially rising 2.2%.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
Vladimir Putin visits India for talks with Narendra Modi, focusing on defence and energy. The summit occurs as the US pressures India to cut Russian trade. Get the latest analysis.
The UK and Norway sign a historic defence pact, merging warship fleets to protect undersea cables from Russian submarines. The deal supports 4,000 UK jobs and boosts North Atlantic security. Read the full details.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
US wholesale giant Costco launches a lawsuit against the Trump White House, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The firm warns importers may never recover funds even if duties are ruled unlawful.
A new UK-US deal doubling spending on US medicines raises NHS funding fears. Experts warn of a 'problematic precedent' that could impact Australia and global healthcare systems.
The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
The US has agreed to spare the UK from threatened trade tariffs on pharmaceutical products, ensuring access to latest medical breakthroughs. Read the full details.
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.