1 hour ago Truck drivers, doctors and bakers: ordinary Yemenis turn to veteran journalist when justice fails

Fatehi Bin Lazreq has used social media, newspapers and radio to expose corruption and everyday injustices since the country’s civil war started a decade agoWhen dozens of gas tankers near Yemen’s southern city of Aden were held up at a checkpoint by soldiers demanding heavy bribes, the frustrated drivers and traders turned to a man they trusted: Fatehi Bin Lazreq, a prominent Yemeni journalist.Known for using his media outlets and social media platforms to demand accountability, Bin Lazreq posted about the drivers’ ordeal on Facebook. It quickly went viral, generating thousands of likes and comments. Within hours, the post prompted a phone call from the prime minister and another senior official, both pledging to resolve the issue. Soon, the tankers were able to move on. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago BBC MasterChef fans spot huge editing blunder as contestant nods to empty space

BBC MasterChef viewers were left more than a little distracted during Wednesday's episode, as they spotted an editing error

Politics

4 h. ago Trump's fate in Epstein scandal decided, says Prince Andrew biographer

Donald Trump's fate over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is already decided, according to a biographer of Prince Andrew, who says the disgraced Duke of York's association with the paedophile billionaire was his undoing

Politics

9 h. ago City firm's 'league table of shame' for WFH staff who rarely visit the office amid crackdown on remote working

Bosses are monitoring whether employees are spending the required three days a week - or 60 per cent of their time - either out with clients or in the office.

Economics

10 h. ago Boris Johnson named as potential witness in Nuked Blood Scandal crimes against troops

In office, Boris Johnson was told of allegations about crimes by the British state in withholding information about blood testing of nuclear troops. Now he has been identified as a potential witness in a criminal investigation

Events

15 h. ago ‘Contradiction’ in figures makes health experts question NHS data

It comes as the NHS reported reductions in the waiting list for hospital care in England.

Science

17 h. ago ITV The Chase's Paul Sinha shares Bradley Walsh 'must' demand before 'transformation'

The Chase star Paul Sinha has been a firm favourite on the hit ITV quiz show for years and has now opened up about his friendship with the show's host Bradley Walsh

Politics

17 h. ago Swansea City medical booked as target caught up in bizarre scandal

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

Events

18 h. ago Tulip Siddiq brands corruption trial in Bangladesh a ‘farce’ as case opens

The Labour MP said proceedings in Dhaka are politically motivated as she is caught between her former prime minister aunt and her successor.

Politics

21 h. ago Local dairy fears Ayrshire jobs at risk amid claims multinational firm 'undercuts' school milk contract

Mossgiel Organic Dairy has lost the contract to supply East Ayrshire schools.

Society

21 h. ago Balfour Beatty profits lift as it eyes boost from UK construction projects

It came as boss Leo Quinn delivered his final results for the firm. He is stepping down as chief executive after almost 11 years.

Politics

21 h. ago 5 NHS tips for avoiding heatstroke as temperatures to hit 30C in Scotland

The health service has warned of the dangers hot weather can bring.

Events

22 h. ago Brits can get free NHS prescriptions with these 10 medical conditions

People with certain life-threatening or life-limiting conditions can receive medicines for nothing – see if you're eligible here

Politics

22 h. ago London children among 13 killed after falling out of windows, shocking NHS study finds

Family of Aalim Makial Jibril, five, complained to Newham Council before his death

Events

22 h. ago Chinese firm a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say

Hong Kong’s CKI among those lining up to acquire struggling company if it collapsesA Chinese firm is reportedly a leading contender to buy Thames Water if the heavily indebted company collapses in coming weeks.Hong Kong’s CKI, which invests in power and other utility companies in the UK, is among those lining up to acquire the water and sewerage supplier if it enters a special administration regime (SAR), according to the Times. Continue reading...

Economics

23 h. ago Bizarre hack could help banish painful leg cramps, top medic claims

An UK NHS doctor has shared a simple hack that may help alleviated horrible leg muscle cramps.

Politics

23 h. ago Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Tulip Siddiq in anti

Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq

Politics

24 h. ago Rangers ‘reach agreement’, Celtic title winner on trial, Old Firm flop's megabucks move

The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Kilmarnock and beyond this Wednesday morning.

Politics

25 h. ago Tui cheers profit jump despite pressure from heat waves and Middle East conflict

Bosses at the firm said the group had been boosted by its recent growth strategy.

Events

26 h. ago Chinese firm could take over failing Thames Water marred by £16 billion worth of debts and sewage scandal

Ministers are preparing to take Britain’s biggest water supplier into temporary public ownership

Economics