Households urged to act on bills as fire adds to leap in power costs

Households are being urged to protect themselves from a surge in energy costs ahead of winter as a fire at a crucial power installation adds to growing worries about affordability in the months ahead.

Biles breaks down as she blames ‘entire system that enabled Larry Nassar’s sex abuse’

Simone Biles broke down in tears as she told Congress the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a "blind eye" to former team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of her and other women.

‘Waiting for death’: Doctors work without pay and medicines dwindle, a month into Taliban rule

The doctor in front of us has had multiple Taliban death threats - he hasn't been paid for months and yet he's still working at one of the government hospitals in Kabul. Many of...

Biles breaks down as she blames ‘entire system that enabled Larry Nassar’s sex abuse’

Simone Biles broke down in tears as she told Congress the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a "blind eye" to former team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of her and other women.

Black mother to get $2m payout after she was beaten by police and separated from son during protest

A black woman is to receive a $2m (£1.45m) payout after she was dragged from her car, allegedly beaten by police officers, and separated from her hearing-impaired two-year-old son, officials say.

‘Waiting for death’: Doctors work without pay and medicines dwindle, a month into Taliban rule

The doctor in front of us has had multiple Taliban death threats - he hasn't been paid for months and yet he's still working at one of the government hospitals in Kabul. Many of...

PM’s new team has opportunity for real change – as it grapples with legacy of pandemic

The big question when the dust settles on this reshuffle will be - what does it mean for the country for the next few years?

Primark vows to make all clothing from recycled or ‘more sustainable’ materials by 2030

Primark, one of the largest fast fashion chains in Europe, has pledged to make all its clothing from recycled or "more sustainably sourced" materials by 2030.