Mayors across England could be given unprecedented control over major public services, including social care, childcare, education, skills and parts of the health system, under proposals outlined in a policy … Read More

Four people have died during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico’s 2–0 victory over Ecuador, with authorities reporting that three of the victims died from suffocation and another … Read More

Russia reportedly approved covert military training conducted by Chinese forces involving Russian personnel last year, with authorization said to have come from the country’s defence leadership at the highest level, … Read More

Medical experts and aid workers are warning of a growing public health emergency in Venezuela following the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, as overcrowded shelters, damaged infrastructure, and a lack of … Read More

The government of the United Kingdom has announced a major long-term defence investment programme worth nearly £300 billion by 2030, marking one of the most significant military spending commitments in … Read More

A severe heatwave sweeping across France has placed extraordinary pressure on funeral services, with mortuaries and funeral homes struggling to cope as the death toll continues to rise. Among those … Read More