US embassy staff and Russian officials in tense stand-off over Moscow dacha after Putin expels diplomats
1/110 30 July 2017 Soldiers of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe…
Washington responds to Anthony Scaramucci's dismissal with laughter
When the White House announced the swift departure of Anthony Scaramucci from his role as communications director, the mood in Washington appeared almost jubilant. Mr Scaramucci was dismissed from his…
Prison riot ends after Tornado squad reestablish control at HMP The Mount
A prison riot that saw inmates take control of two wings has ended, the Ministry of Justice has said. Disorder broke out at HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire on Monday…
Action needed to stop women being forced to wear high heels at work, researchers say
1/41 30 July 2017 Riders wait at the start on Horse Guards Parade in central London ahead of the “Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic 2017”, UCI World Tour cycle race in London.…
Train overcrowding is at its worst since figures first collected, warns Labour
Train overcrowding is at its worst since figures were first collected and is a “national disgrace”, Labour warns today. The 10 most congested routes packed in almost twice as many…
Statins: Almost every older person should be given potentially life-saving drugs, study finds
Almost every older person should be taking statins, a new study has found. Millions of people in the UK are eligible for and would benefit from taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs,…
Brexit: Food Standards Agency should be able to say no to chlorinated chicken
The British food regulator should have the independent right to say yes or no to chlorine-washed chicken and other controversial food products, as a way to move quickly beyond potential…
Trump could withdraw troops from Afghanistan in defiance of earlier recommendations from military officials
Donald Trump is said to be considering withdrawing troops from Afghanistan – less than three months after senior Trump administration and military officials recommended expanding the US military’s strength in…
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says he will not be intimidated by 'Emperor Donald Trump'
1/110 30 July 2017 Soldiers of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe…