Perseid meteor shower will see up to 100 shooting stars an hour over UK

Vladimir Putin has welcomed Trump's peace plan for Ukraine but has major reservations, setting conditions for a truce including addressing what he calls the "root causes" of the war. Keir Starmer accuses Putin of "playing games" and plans to form a coalition of countries to help provide security guarantees for any peace deal, urging Putin to stop delaying and agree to a ceasefire now to end the conflict. Boris Johnson also calls for action, stating...

Donald Trump warned of the potential for "World War III" if peace efforts in Ukraine fail, stating his plan with Putin is progressing well. Trump claimed Putin respects the US and urged him to release Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk. G7 allies called for a ceasefire with "no conditions" in Ukraine to halt the fighting and condemned support from North Korea, Iran, and China. Full Article

LYMA's at-home laser technology, used by celebrities like Sienna Miller and Cillian Murphy, delivers cold, near-infrared light to rejuvenate skin without damage, increasing oxygen and nutrients for healthier skin. The painless, portable device can be used on various body parts for as little as three minutes a day, earning a 4.9-star rating from over 150 reviews. With a focus on skin hydration and firmness, LYMA's laser offers effective and convenient skincare for a celeb-worthy glow....

The Department of Integration is seeking to expand temporary legislation to allow for the use of various property types, including banks, nightclubs, and equestrian centres, for international protection accommodation. Current rules around asylum seeker housing may be loosened to include different building types, with the possibility of extending the deadline for this legislation until 2032. Government officials are considering repurposing vacant commercial buildings and are aiming to stabilize asylum seeker numbers by 2028 through the...

A former Tory Cabinet minister expressed support for Labour's controversial plans to slash £6 billion from the welfare bill, questioning if the Tories could have done the same. The decision to cut from welfare, raid the international development budget, and remove winter fuel payments were not in Labour's election manifesto, causing backlash from MPs and voters alike. Despite criticism, Downing Street remains firm in their decision, citing the need to rewire the economy and prioritize...

Decades of experience as a GP working with terminally ill patients has led to a call for a change in laws on assisted dying, supported by the recent decision of the Royal College of GPs to drop their opposition. This shift reflects a broader change in the medical profession's stance on the issue, as more doctors acknowledge the need for a legal route to shorten suffering for terminally ill patients. With the possibility of assisted...