That wraps up the UK government's second test of its national emergency alert system. While it seems to have gone smoothly for most, some people did experience problems with the test. The BBC's ...

Sirens blare from millions of UK mobile phones as the national emergency alert system is tested for the second time The alerts are designed for situations where there ...

Germany has stopped short of pledging military commitment to secure a post-war peace in Ukraine. But young people are wary and worry about the possible reintroduction of the draft. Advice centers for ...

France has been plunged into a new political crisis with the defeat of Prime Minister François Bayrou at a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The defeat – by 364 votes to 194 – means that ...

Before the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz was asked to write a message to himself on a slip of paper. The Spaniard scribbled: "Go for it. Don't be afraid." Handed the paper, external after his stunning ...

Gay Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent reportedly threatened a colleague with violence during a private dinner chock-full of administration officials who witnessed the clash. Multiple sources ...

EU lawmakers have given a final green light to a law on slashing the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year, and curbing the environmental impact of fast fashion. Following negotiations between ...

Troubadour Theatres has announced plans to open a major new venue on Greenwich Peninsula, featuring two 1,500-seat auditoriums. The development, named Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre, is set to ...

Walmart, the global retail giant, announced on 9 September 2025 that it will open its first-ever stores in South Africa later this year. The company described the expansion as a strategic move to ...

Sabrina Carpenter used her network TV platform to advocate for transgender rights during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of ...

Police are investigating another incident of gun crime this morning after a man was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries in the wake of a late-night shooting in Devonshire. At about 12.50am, ...