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New York named world’s most attractive city for tourists
New York has been ranked the world’s most attractive tourism city, leading Paris, Osaka, Kyoto and Seoul in a global...
Saab lands German frigate deal after Poland submarine order
Saab has won a major German frigate contract, adding to its Poland submarine order and planned NATO GlobalEye negotiations.
Students unveil world’s first solar-powered ambulance
Dutch students have developed Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed to transport patients and deliver off-grid medical care.
Burnham told to tackle Britain’s cyber weak spots on day one
Cyber security expert Steve Durbin urges Andy Burnham to make digital resilience, cyber skills and national security immediate priorities.
Doctors using AI before health systems set the rules
Doctors are embracing AI to ease administrative workloads, despite most lacking formal workplace guidance or governance for its use.
Humanoid robots could become the next K-pop stars
Humanoid robots could become K-pop performers, fashion models and live entertainers under Galaxy Corporation's ambitious new AI vision.
Hormuz flashpoint keeps global shipping on high alert
Andrea Busfield examines how conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global shipping, increasing costs and straining vessel crews.
Scientists to gather in Lisbon to tackle next pandemic threats
Leading microbiologists will meet in Lisbon to discuss emerging viruses, antibiotic resistance and the future of engineered microbes.
Burnham warned digital exclusion is now a national security risk
Steve Durbin says tackling digital exclusion and cyber resilience must become national security priorities under Andy Burnham’s government.
Masts from Kent ‘doomsday wreck’ to be cut to prevent catastrophic explosion
Engineers will remove the SS Richard Montgomery's masts in September to reduce risks at the wartime wreck in the Thames...
GigaCloud and Cubbit launch sovereign cloud storage for Ukraine and Poland
GigaCloud and Cubbit launch sovereign cloud storage to strengthen data resilience, security and compliance across Ukraine and Poland.
Tributes paid to ‘forthright and fearless’ Ann Widdecombe
Tributes pour in for Ann Widdecombe as counter-terror police lead the investigation into the former minister’s death.
Boeing to debut Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing will debut its MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough alongside the 777X cabin, Chinook helicopters and T-7 simulator.
Reeves opens ‘£2bn lifeline’ for small firms
Rachel Reeves will expand the Growth Guarantee Scheme, unlocking £2 billion in annual government-backed lending for UK small businesses.
Babymoon boom: Rhodes crowned 2026’s top pre-baby escape as Salcombe leads UK getaway list
Rhodes tops the 2026 global babymoon rankings, while Salcombe leads the UK list for parents-to-be seeking a relaxing escape.
Xavier Niel to become Vodafone’s largest shareholder in £4.4bn deal
Xavier Niel will become Vodafone’s largest shareholder after agreeing a £4.4 billion deal to acquire e&’s entire stake.
Two-thirds of lawyers say strong legal claims are dropped because of cost
New research finds businesses increasingly abandon strong commercial legal claims because of litigation costs, risk concerns and financial uncertainty.
UK government must “think again” about small business plan
MPs are calling for a stronger small business strategy as rising costs continue to pressure UK firms.
Lockheed Martin pushes European missile expansion at NATO summit
Lockheed Martin announced new European missile projects to strengthen NATO air defence and expand ATACMS production with Rheinmetall.
Britain’s new homes face 2050s heat test as experts warn of overheating crisis
New industry guidance calls for homes to withstand 2050s heat with improved ventilation, shading and stricter overheating assessments.
Sky agrees £1.6bn deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming arm
Sky plans to acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming business in a £1.6bn deal, subject to regulatory approval and competition scrutiny.
