Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was “essential” for helping mayors “effectively deliver new homes”.
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Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.
In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer
Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security council The new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its neighbours against joining
‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back in trade war
Provincial premiers have joined Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.
Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say
Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.
Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.
Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.
Cyber attack shut down small power plant
The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK’s energy system during the attack in July.
Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify
French president is working on European alternatives to US Patriot missile system and expresses ‘horror’ at deadly attack on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. What we know on day 1,642 French president