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What went wrong with breast cancer care in County Durham?

Hospital chiefs have admitted failings, triggering a review of 4,500 cases stretching back over a decade. The investigation has profound consequences for patients and the health service.

Olivia Hartley·18h ago

uk

Why was a maritime security law used to charge a Channel activist?

Daniel Thomas faces charges under a law usually reserved for major security threats. His arrest marks a significant escalation in how authorities are treating anti-migrant activism in the Channel.

Olivia Hartley·21h ago

world

Why did Trump give China’s Xi the welcome of a century?

The pageantry in Washington is more than a diplomatic courtesy. It is a high stakes gamble, rooted in a new global reality and aimed at securing a prize big enough to silence critics on all sides.

Daniel Okafor·1d ago

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How Tony Blair put Brexit back on the table

A decade after the vote, Tony Blair has urged Labour to plan for EU reentry. The call puts Andy Burnham in a bind, but a more flexible Brussels may have changed the game.

Olivia Hartley·1d ago

UK All UK

What the Trump and Xi meeting means for Britain

The US and China are talking again, this time with a less hostile tone. For Whitehall, a new relationship between the world's two superpowers creates fresh problems and possibilities.

World All World

Why Macklemore’s protest tour puts every other artist on the spot

The US rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran for his pro-Palestine stance. His response, a solo tour, is a calculated move that changes the rules for politically engaged art.

Politics All Politics

Why have unescorted boats returned to Kent?

After a year of success, two small boats landed unescorted. The failure punctures a key government narrative and puts the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, under intense pressure.

Business All Business

The machine that pays David Beckham £39m a year

A record dividend from his business empire shows the enduring power of Brand Beckham. The system behind the man is a meticulous operation of licensing, endorsements and careful image management.

7h ago

Tech All Tech

Why is Google putting an artificial intelligence in space?

The company says it is testing computer chips against radiation. The real prize could be data centres in orbit, powered by the sun and beyond the reach of terrestrial laws.

22h ago

Sport All Sport

Chelsea are charged. The problem is bigger than one club.

The FA has charged Chelsea over fan behaviour at Fulham in August. This is about more than one London derby, it is about a poison that football cannot seem to cure.

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