South East hosepipe ban affecting more than 1.4 million customers comes into force
The temporary ban affects more than 1.4 million customers in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Colbert says The Late Show will end after 33 years
Network CBS called it a financial decision tied to the “challenging backdrop in late night” TV.
Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC
MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.
Dukes to examine ‘soft’ cricket balls – what is going on?
Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.
Resilience, luck and subs – England’s winning formula
England’s resilience, the impact of the ‘super-subs’ and a large slice of luck proved to be familiar traits in their penalty shootout win over Sweden.
The ‘posh lad from Richmond’ steering the Wallabies against the Lions
Born in Italy, raised in London, picked by Australia. Tom Lynagh’s teenage call to bet on green and gold has paid out handsomely.
Trump threatens to sue ‘Wall Street Journal’ over article about his Epstein ties
President Trump is threatening to sue The Wall Street Journal for reporting on his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while calling for some additional Epstein files to be made public. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid
The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)
Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefire
The conflict had drawn airstrikes against Syrian forces by neighboring Israel in defense of the Druze before a truce halted most of the fighting. (Image credit: Leo Correa)
House approves $832 billion Defense funding bill
The House early on Friday approved legislation allocating roughly $832 billion in funding for defense programs for fiscal year 2026, just weeks after Republicans approved a separate $150 billion plan to advance President Trump’s defense priorities. The GOP-led chamber approved the bill 221-209, mostly along party lines. Five Democrats voted in favor of the bill,…