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Fatalities After Explosion At Kabul Hospital

Six attackers set off an explosion at the entrance to a military hospital in the Afghan capital and tried to enter the facility but were eventually pushed back by Taliban guards, an official with the Taliban-run defence ministry said.

Lady Gaga Goes Gucci Bahoochie

Lady Gaga has shown plenty of front on her way to the top but the superstar singer and actress is giving her millions of fans a rear view of her next venture here.

Amazon Boss: We Must All Do Orbit

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told the COP26 summit that his flight to space in July had persuaded him to do more to save the planet.

Interest Rates Investors Struggle To Predict Bank's Next Move As Economic Recovery Weakens

It is a sign of the confusion surrounding the Bank of England’s interest rate decision tomorrow that investors are unusually divided over which direction the central bank will go.

Ethiopian State Of Emergency As Tigray Forces Consider March On Addis Ababa

Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency after forces from the northern region of Tigray said they were gaining territory and considering marching on the capital, Addis Ababa.

Women Under 35 Found To Be At Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer Spreading

Women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 35 face a higher risk of it spreading, according to the first global study of its kind.

Tories Try To Overturn Findings Of Lobbying Inquiry Into Ex-Minister

Conservative MPs will today launch an unprecedented attempt to overthrow an independent inquiry that found the former cabinet minister Owen Paterson committed an “egregious” breach of lobbying rules.

Mayfair Casino Guilty Of Discrimination Against Black Dealer

An exclusive London casino racially discriminated against one of its dealers by allowing a request by a patron not to have black dealers at their table, a tribunal has found.

Global Methane Pledge - Biden Signs Up 90 Countries To Major Drive To Slash Emissions

Joe Biden has unveiled a multinational plan to control methane, regarded by the US administration as the single most potent way to combat the climate crisis in the short term.

Sunak's High Hopes About The Intentions Of Big Finance May Be Tested, At Least In The Short Term

A dd up the assets of 450 of the biggest financial companies spread across 45 countries and what do you get? A very big number for Rishi Sunak to boast about, that’s what. About $130tn, to be precise.

Johnson: China Must Bring Peak Carbon Pledge Forward To 2025

Boris Johnson has declared he is “cautiously optimistic” about a deal at Cop26 to keep global temperature rises below 1.5C as he urged China to commit to bringing emissions down by 2025.

Art For Bees: ‘Mad-Looking' Installation At Eden For Pollinators

She admits that to the human eye at least, her new installation may turn out a little garish – clashing colours, odd shapes, curious juxtapositions – but the artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg doesn’t mind that at all.

Devastating Fires Of 2021 Pinned On Global Heating

‘One in 10,000 year heatwave’ is the new norm, say experts

Climate Wake-Up Call: Biden Appears To Nap At Cop26

US president Joe Biden was accused of falling asleep during the opening sessions at the Cop26 climate summit yesterday.

Mixture Of Hope & Anger As Public Is Split Over Summit

THE public had mixed feelings as COP26 kicked off in Glasgow yesterday – with some hope for change and others resentful of the impact the summit will have on the city.

Buttler: Run Out Meant More Than First T20 Century

Jos Buttler revealed he took more satisfaction in an important run out in England’s T20 World Cup victory over Sri Lanka than he did in registering his maiden international century in the format.

Mum Died In Horror Crash At ‘Flood Spot' On M-Way

Drainage issues are being investigated on a stretch of motorway where a mum died in a horror crash.

Diesel Peak Fuels Agony For Drivers

MILLIONS of drivers face paying a record average high of 147.94p per litre for diesel at UK forecourts, the RAC revealed yesterday.

Climate Summit Is Already Failing Test To Lead By Example

‘The remedy is up to all of us. Earnest speeches mean nothing’

Johnson Exhorts Leaders To ‘Be Like James Bond'

THE PRIME Minister pleaded with world leaders to invoke the spirit of James Bond to save the world from overheating.

Norrie Proves Master In Paris But Evans Crashes Out

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Macron Softens Threat To Stop UK Boats Landing Fish In French Ports

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, backed down last night over threats to clog up UK exports and ban its fishers from landing catches at French ports from midnight in a dispute over access to UK fishing waters, as his deadline approached.

Joe Biden US Is Back At The Table, President Insists

Joe Biden has warned that the climate crisis poses an “ existential threat to human existence as we know it” and urged other world leaders to embark upon a transformational shift to clean energy – but questions linger over the US president’s ability to deliver this vision at home.

BBC Fossil Fuel Adverts Supporting Its Overseas Output

The BBC received about £300,000 in advertising revenue last year from Saudi Arabia’s national oil company Aramco, despite the BBC director-general, Tim Davie, calling on every arm of the broadcaster to “dial up the focus on sustainability” and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.

Cop26: World Leaders Agree Deal To Save Earth's Forests

Declaration aims to tackle emissions, but experts point to previous costly failures

Top Medic Issues Reassurance Over Spread Of Covid

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has moved to reassure parents and children returning to school today as Covid cases soar.

PM: What On Earth Are You Playing At?

Boris warns world leaders over ‘hollow’ pledges on climate change

Have You Had The Financial Facts Of Life Chat?

Talk Money Week aims to encourage us all to start conversations about cash. VICKY SHAW learns how

New Stall Aims To Fill Gap In Fashion Market

Thrift shop focuses on pre-owned brand clothing

Millions Left Facing Famine Without Aid For Afghanistan

Aid charities have issued a plea to G20 leaders, including Boris Johnson, to allow funding for humanitarian work into Afghanistan, where more than half the population is facing the threat of famine.