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Security Adviser in Storm Over China Spy Case

Sir Tim Barrow faces accusations of undermining a sensitive China espionage investigation after reportedly withdrawing support for charges, raising serious national security concerns.

Britain's alarming slide back to the 1970s crisis era

As Britain faces economic turmoil, political instability and social decay, veteran commentator John Macleod delivers a stark warning about our nation's alarming slide back towards the crisis-ridden 1970s.

National Book Award 2025 Finalists Revealed

The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.

Saira Khan: Flags can be 'intimidating'

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan makes surprising declaration about national flags being 'divisive' while supporting Gary Neville's stance in ongoing cultural discussion.

French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate

The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.

Climber dies in 1,000ft Yosemite rockfall

A devastating rockfall incident in Yosemite National Park claims the life of a Los Angeles-based climber from Texas during an ascent of the iconic El Capitan formation.

Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years

Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.

Dirty Looks: Barbican's radical fashion exhibition

A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre, 'Dirty Looks', challenges fashion's obsession with perfection, celebrating the beauty of decay, wear, and the eroticism of used clothing.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

San Francisco's Westfield Mall Faces Collapse

The once-thriving Westfield San Francisco Centre is haemorrhaging major retailers, with Nordstrom's recent closure leaving it 75% empty. Soaring crime, rampant shoplifting, and a severe homelessness crisis are crippling the downtown economy, sparking a 'd

Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis

A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.

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