The alliance will have to play catch-up with China, but must be wary of alienating friends along the way

A new security pact between the UK, United States and Australia is designed to build a united, democratic front against authoritarian China, but it also threatens a rift with France.

First all-civilian space mission to orbit the earth blasts off from Kennedy Space Centre

The first all-civilian crew ever to orbit the earth have blasted off on their historic mission.

‘It is disturbing’: Storm and sewage overflows among pollution devastating waterways

Rivers, streams and freshwater marshes are being "devastated" by agricultural waste, raw sewage, pollution and flooding, according to a new report from environmentalists.

Kate visits Brize Norton to meet military personnel who helped with Afghan evacuation effort

The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken to military personnel about their harrowing experience of helping Afghans flee their home country in a state of "desperation" and "confusion".

Wildfire threatens famous California sequoia forest

One of California's most famous forests is under threat from a wildfire.

Are they having a bubble? Italy moves to block Croatia as Prosecco row fizzes over

Italy has said it will protest to the European Commission as Croatia tries to get EU-protected label status for a sweet white wine which has a similar name to "Prosecco".

North Korea missile tests were by new ‘railway-borne’ system, state media says

Missiles fired by North Korea were tests of a new "railway-borne missile system", according to the state news agency KCNA.

Are they having a bubble? Italy moves to block Croatia as Prosecco row fizzes over

Italy has said it will protest to the European Commission as Croatia tries to get EU-protected label status for a sweet white wine which has a similar name to "Prosecco".