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Karaganov threatens nuclear strikes on European nations backing Ukraine
Russian foreign policy strategist Sergei Karaganov threatened that Russia could use nuclear weapons against European countries if they continued supporting Ukraine and did not surrender. His remarks underscore the risk of escalation as Moscow seeks to weaken the military and financial backing that helps Kyiv resist Russia’s invasion. Karaganov said Russia would first use conventional…
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Bedford crash survivors urge fitting of automatic train braking system
An interim investigation into the Bedford train crash found that driver Shaun Burton passed a red signal and accelerated before his train struck the rear of another train, killing him and injuring 160 people. Survivors and their solicitors say the collision could have been prevented by a trackside safety system that automatically stops trains passing…
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Trump loses it in X-rated Oval Office rant at TIME reporters as president turns on his own Supreme Court picks and makes telling admission about gas prices
Donald Trump delivered an expletive-laden tirade at TIME magazine reporters during an hour-long Oval Office interview, accusing them of asking only negative questions. The outburst came near the end of the session when pressed on potential pardons, and reflects broader frustration with his administration’s relationship with the press and the judiciary. During the interview, Trump…
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Palantir executive challenges MP’s claims with NHS platform figures
Palantir UK senior vice president Tom Watson has accused Labour MP Clive Lewis of making incorrect claims about the company, challenging his comments on its healthcare, policing and defence contracts. Lewis said the detailed letter from Watson felt like a message that “we’re watching you”, while the article notes the information cited could have been…
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‘Shane was rascality personified’: the Pogues on their late frontman, anti-Irish prejudice and the feud over Fairytale of New York
The Pogues’ co-founders Spider Stacy and James Fearnley have reflected on their late frontman Shane MacGowan in a Q&A, discussing how the band became known for fierce live performances that drew increasingly larger crowds. They highlighted MacGowan’s compassion and awareness of social issues, including his experiences with electroconvulsive therapy as a teenager and his generosity…
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MI5 warns UK universities over China-linked research funding and espionage risks
MI5 has issued a public warning that a Chinese state research body, which it links to China’s Ministry of State Security, has funded UK university research in areas that could strengthen espionage capabilities. It says universities must end arrangements with the body to avoid breaching the National Security Act, which could expose academics to prosecution.…
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Esther Rantzen, pioneering presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen, a pioneering television presenter and campaigner who died aged 86, was one of Britain’s most recognisable figures for four decades. She created and presented That’s Life!, a BBC programme that mixed consumer reporting with entertainment for 21 years from 1973, attracting 20 million viewers at its peak. Most significantly, she founded Childline…
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Devon neighbours debate farming and rewilding in new documentary
Two Devon neighbours, farmer Derek Banbury and conservationist Derek Gow, clash over how the countryside should be managed in James Dawson’s documentary. Their dispute over traditional farming and rewilding gives the film a way to explore environmental damage while showing sympathy for a farming way of life under pressure. Banbury raises dairy cows and grows…
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2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing
Two autonomous racing cars collided at Italy’s Imola circuit during the Autonomous Racing League’s final, a controlled testing environment designed to push self-driving technology to its limits. The incident revealed critical gaps in how autonomous vehicles perceive, predict, and respond to emergencies at extreme speeds—insights that directly inform improvements in real-world driverless car safety without…
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Greens criticised over inclusive language guidance mocked by Rowling
The Green Party has been criticised over an “inclusive terminology guidance” document advising members to avoid phrases such as “mother and father” in favour of “parents and carers”. It also recommends avoiding some gendered job titles and terms including “nutter”, while warning that repeated or deliberate behaviour may be treated as unlawful harassment. JK Rowling…