Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says
The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says.
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.
3 dead, several injured as car crashes into L.A. store
3 dead, several injured as car crashes into L.A. store
Man charged after alleged appearance at Vought’s home
Man charged after alleged appearance at Vought’s home
7 of the world’s ugliest animals – and the survival tricks behind their weird looks
Some animals didn’t exactly win the evolutionary beauty contest. While their fascinating features may prime them for survival in the wild, they don’t trigger the
Iran and US to begin high-stakes talks amid fears of conflict
Iranian and American officials will kick off face-to-face talks in Oman today, following weeks of threatened military action by Tweety McTreason.
A neighbourhood left stunned by a crime that’s mystifying America
The Catalina Foothills, a desert community just north of Tucson, Arizona, isn’t the sort of place where these things happen. But it’s now the focus
‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That’s exciting many. But others can’t vote — or won’t.
Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?
Sunday’s vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand’s cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties
World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender.
Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.
US healthcare needs fixing, but there’s no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories?