Cop28 How Dubai is using the climate talks to build its image and influence

The Dubai skyline is designed to inspire wonder, the sparkling glass towers reflecting the desert sky.

Brianna Ghey killing: girl told co-accused not to worry about police

A 16-year-old girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey told her co-defendant not to worry about getting caught because the \"police are shite here\", a court heard yesterday.

Jam today How host of Paul Weller podcast finally met his hero

Dan Jennings' greatest regret after 25 years in local radio had been missing out on an interview with his idol Paul Weller. It did not seem likely that he would realise that goal in his new career in project management.

Headteacher who killed herself had called Ofsted inhumane'

A headteacher who killed herself after an Ofsted inspection had told an NHS clinician she was \"amazed\" that more school leaders did not take their own lives as a result of the watchdog's visits, an inquest heard yesterday.

Rise of Viagra How a miner's honesty turned a side effect into pharma gold

It was the ultimate serendipitous discovery: a failed heart medication that became a multibillion-dollar erectile dysfunction drug.

Nowhere to hide - not even a fridge Johnson faces Covid inquiry

Even at the height of his popularity, Boris Johnson routinely avoided close E questioning - to the extent of once hiding in a fridge to dodge a TV inquisitor.

Sunak put pressure on Johnson over Covid rules, Hancock wrote

Rishi Sunak put Boris Johnson under \"enormous pressure\" not to introduce further Covid restrictions in autumn 2020, Matt Hancock wrote in a message at the time, which has been released to the pandemic inquiry.

Can Jamie Oliver do it again? Chef goes back to his roots and there's a lot to like here

The approach to Jamie Oliver's new restaurant in Covent Garden in London has some magic about it, not least because it's next to the theatre where Disney's Frozen is running.

Posh nosh Newcastle store turns food from Greggs into fine dining

It's geordie but a little bit posh,\" whispered Vicki Steele as she prepared to look at the menu of Newcastle's newest bistro.

'Mass assassination factory' How Israel is using AI to find targets for airstrikes in Gaza

As Israel resumes its offensive in Gaza after a seven-day ceasefire, there are mounting concerns about the approach used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in planning its targets in a war that, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, has so far killed more than 15,000 people in the territory.

Hostages Families fear for safety after truce expires

The families of hostages held in Gaza have said they are terrified about the safety of their loved ones after the end of a seven-day ceasefire.

'We are abandoned' Fresh strikes hit desperate, weary population in Gaza

It took only seconds for the bombs to start falling on Gaza again. The weeklong ceasefire ended at 7am local time, and almost immediately the sound of explosions filled the corridors of al-Nasr hospital in the south of the territory.

Fertility clinics use social media ads to target patients with 'concerning' claims

Vulnerable fertility patients are being targeted by adverts on social media that experts warn could be breaching rules by guaranteeing couples a baby or making other misleading claims.

'Frightening' Charles urges world leaders to take action

The world has embarked on a \"vast, frightening experiment\" on the natural world, King Charleshas told world leaders, which risks triggering \"feedback loops\" in the climate system that will cause irreversible disaster.

A tiebreaker? King Charles's Greek flag tie rekindles row over marbles

He may simply have been embracing his Greek ancestry, or thought it went well with his suit.

Sunak defends decision to delay petrol and diesel ban as criticism grows

Rishi Sunak has been accused of \"shrinking and retreating\" from global leadership as he used the Cop28 summit to warn that \"climate politics is at breaking point\" because of the costs of net zero.

Black and white issue? Zoo row rages on as UK's last pandas return to China

As soon as she heard that Edinburgh's pandas were about to be flown home, Sarah Greenwood knew she had to see them. \"I love everything about pandas,\" she said. \"I absolutely couldn't miss it.\"

Week of rail disruption starts as Aslef drivers back more strikes

Rail passengers face severe disruption this weekend as two 24-hour strikes by the train drivers union Aslef halt many long-distance routes.

'Forever chemicals' in English tap water found to be cancer risk

A substance found in hundreds of drinking water samples across England has been categorised as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization.

Deal Agreed At Cop28 To Help Poor Countries Cope With Climate Crisis

Agreement on loss and damage fund reached on first day of summit

India Hits Back At US Allegations Of Plot To Kill Sikh Separatist

The Indian government has responded to allegations by the US Department of Justice that an Indian agent attempted to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil, stating that such a crime would be "contrary to government policy".

LGBTQ+ Marriage Recognised In Nepal In First For South Asia

A couple in Nepal said they wanted to "scream to the world that we are husband and wife at last" after becoming the first LGBTQ+ people in south Asia to have their marriage legally recognised.

Gakpo double leaves Lask in tatters as Liverpool top class

Liverpool's superiority over their Europa League opponents has never been in doubt, an off-night in Toulouse notwithstanding, and they sealed a place in the last 16 as group winners with a convincing defeat of Lask at Anfield.

England's Walsh fired up for must-win match

Midfielder wants to put things right as hopes of GB Olympic qualification hangin balance

Everton must be ready for risk of more punishment, warns Dyche

Sean Dyche has said Everton must be \"ready for what comes next\" after it emerged the club will be punished again this season if found guilty of another breach of Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

Duckett eager to seize chance as England begin white-ball reset

Batter sees West Indies tour as opportunity for fresh faces innew-look squad

Nightmare hole sullies Woods' big comeback

For 14 holes, the latest return of Tiger Woods was flowing along as well as anybody could reasonably expect. Woods was under par at the Hero World Challenge.

Metro Bank to cut 800 jobs and review opening hours

Metro Bank plans to cut about 800 jobs by the end of March, and review its seven-days-a-week branch model, after ramping up cost-cutting plans following last month's multimillionpound rescue deal.

Iceland boss condemns baby formula prices as 'exploitation'

The boss of Iceland has hit out at \"exploitation\" of new parents and joined calls for a price cap on baby formula after the competition watchdog found evidence of \"greedflation\" on the part of leading manufacturers.

New profit warning from Dr Martens amid US woes

Dr Martens has issued its fourth profit warning this year, as a tough consumer environment in the US continues to affect sales of its boots.