Harland & Wolff still awaiting decision on £200m bailout

Harland & Wolff, the owner of the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, has said it is still awaiting a government decision on a £200m intervention despite signs that the Labour government is due to reject the financial lifeline.

Senior North Korean diplomat defected to south while in Cuba

A North Korean diplomat based in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, becoming the highest ranking envoy from his country to escape to the south since 2016.

Kagame is elected to fourth term in Rwanda with 99% of the vote

The Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, is gearing up for a fourth term in office after winning a thundering 99.15% of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.

Strictly contestants will no longer be left alone with dancers, says BBC

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers will no longer be left on their own with contestants during rehearsals, the BBC has announced.

Secret Service director: local police responsible for roof from which shots were fired

The US Secret Service was under mounting pressure last night over its failure to prevent the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, as its director said the agency had deemed the rooftop from which the gunman fired his rifle as outside its security perimeter and that local police were stationed inside the building in question.

Esa plans mission to study asteroid as it hurtles past Earth

In 2029 an asteroid larger than the Eiffel Tower will skim past Earth in an event that until recent years scientists had feared could foreshadow a catastrophic collision.

Electoral reform Labour divided over case for change to voting system

The vote at Labour conference was passed overwhelmingly and to loud cheers: the party should ditch the first past the post electoral system in favour of proportional representation. So what happens next? Almost certainly nothing - at least for now.

Body found in Tenerife is Jay Slater, autopsy confirms

An autopsy has confirmed that a body found by Spanish rescuers in Tenerife on Monday is that of the missing British teenager Jay Slater.

A legacy for England Eight years that have given fans an expectation of success

Eight years is a long time in football. Eight years is long enough for people to run out of patience.

Fears in Europe reignite over Vance

Donald Trump's choice of JD Vance as his vice-presidential candidate has reignited deep-seated fears in Europe that he would pursue a transactional America First foreign policy that could culminate in the US pushing for Ukraine to acquiesce to Vladimir Putin and sue for peace with Russia.

Turmoil for Labour in Wales after Gething resigns as first minister

Move to step down follows months of infighting and scandal

Dominant Pogacar treats himself after going 'crazy'

On a day in which French radio described Harry Kane as the \"Raymond Poulidor of world football\" Poulidor finished on the podium in the Tour de France eight times, but never won - Tadej Pogacar was, for once, not having to face the usual rest-day questions about credibility that come with wearing the race leader's yellow jersey.

One Walker throw-in gave Spain all they needed to win

Tired, muddled thinking with 15 minutes remaining meant England's chance of glory quickly disappeared

'Nobody is entitled to anything in golf or life. You have to earn it'

Rory McIlroy is confident he has moved on from last month's Pinehurst pain and is focused on renewing his challenge fora fifth major title at this week's Open

Set for greatness Alcaraz shifts the paradigm with win that shows all his mental fortitude

As Carlos Alcaraz pulled up at the Wimbledon champions' dinner on Sunday, his mind could not have been further from thinking about everything he had achieved throughout that day.

Vital German rail corridor to be closed for months for repairs

One of Germany's main rail corridors is to be closed for months as part of a major overhaul of the ailing train network of Europe's largest economy that is expected to last until the end of the decade.

Policymaker says Bank should cut interest rates

The Bank of England needs to \"stop squeezing living standards\" and cut interest rates, a senior policymaker has said.

'Maduro rival vows 'government for all' if he wins Venezuela vote

The soft-spoken septuagenarian who could be on the brink of leading Venezuela into a new political era has promised to build a country of prosperity, democracy and peace if he is elected president, and vowed to govern for all citizens - including supporters of his authoritarian rival, Nicolás Maduro.

'I've seen many wars' Residents on Lebanon boundary await conflict

The leafy streets of Kfar Rosh HaNikra are still and silent. This is not just a consequence of the sweltering July heat.

Artists should embrace AI's capabilities, say creators of new show at Tate Modern

Artists should view the advance of AI technology as an opportunity and \"not a new existential threat for creativity\", according to the team behind Tate Modern's new tech-based show.

Rich-poor attainment gap has grown across England'

The attainment gap between 16-yearolds from low-income families and their wealthier classmates has grown across all regions of England since before the pandemic with the sole exception of London, according to research.

Puberty blockers Streeting to explain ban amid criticism from MPs

Wes Streeting is expected to tell MPs his reasons for supporting a ban on puberty blockers being prescribed to children for gender-based reasons, amid discontent in his own party.

Tenerife authorities find body in area where British teenager Jay Slater went missing in June

Rescue teams on the Spanish island of Tenerife yesterday discovered the body of a young man in the remote area where the British teenager Jay Slater disappeared last month.

Labour to be 'more Southgate, less Gove' to end divisions

The Labour government will be \"more Gareth Southgate, less Michael Gove\" than its predecessor in seeking to end culture war divisions and telling an inclusive story about Britain, the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has promised.

Bethel Park FBI seeks to understand ideology of 'smart and shy' gunman

In Bethel Park, where the man who is suspected of opening fire at Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday lived with his mother and sister, the houses are small and built of brick, Walmart and Target form central social hubs, and mothers watch over their children at a junior league baseball park next to a tributary of the Allegheny River.

Trump-appointed judge dismisses criminal classified documents case

Donald Trump's criminal case on charges that he illegally retained classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club has been dismissed after the presiding judge sided with the former president and ruled that the special counsel who brought the prosecution had been improperly appointed.

Security White House official criticises failure to prevent shooting

The secretary of homeland security has condemned a failure of security as the US Secret Service comes under political pressure after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Moon cave could offer home away from home for explorers

Researchers have found evidence of a substantial underground cave on the moon that is accessible from the surface, making the spot a prime location to build a future lunar base.

Man appears in court after discovery of human remains in suitcases

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with two counts of murder over the deaths of two men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol.

Feltham youth facility 'is most violent prison in the country'

A young offender institution has been identified as the most violent prison in the country, with teenage inmates refusing family visits to keep their relatives away from danger, a watchdog has found.