Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: “I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that.”
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Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK – but still no rain for drought-hit areas
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes “a powerful response” to Tuesday’s firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
How to do neon festival make-up – without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here’s what to check for, and how to dazzle.
Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they’re not cashing in
The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
The Papers: ‘Future looking droughtful’ and ‘Dinghy flotilla’
Drought leaves UK parched and a “dinghy flotilla” crossing the English Channel lead Thursday’s papers.
He watched the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley aged 16 – no day since has matched it
Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
The Commons’ Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a “shield” against proper expertise.
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.
I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here’s how I did it
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor prepares for fraud trial after refusing plea deal
Gary van Niekerk has rejected the State’s plea deal and will return to court for his cyber fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act trial in December.
INTRACONTINENTAL ISSUE: SA blocks Ghana’s attempt to put xenophobic violence on African Union agenda
South Africa foiled Ghana’s bid at the AU to put xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the October mid‑year agenda, pushing instead for a continent‑wide migration summit.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘You gorgeous’ — intimate messages between Feroz Khan and Andrea Johnson revealed
Intimate WhatsApp messages between former Idac boss Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan were submitted as evidence before the Madlanga Commission, laying bare a relationship that appeared to exceed professional boundaries.
BROKE AND BROKEN: ‘The number is unavailable’ — Telkom cuts City of Joburg landlines over unpaid bills
Telkom has cut City of Johannesburg landlines over unpaid municipal bills, crippling municipal call centres and forcing officials onto personal phones, raising urgent concerns about emergency and public services.
HOTEL SPLURGE: Double-booked hotels, a luxury 49-night estate stay – inside NSFAS boss Mathebula’s R110,000-plus spending spree
While tertiary students across South Africa demand an increase in food allowances and an accommodation cap, the upper echelon of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) appears to be operating on a vastly different budget, including eyebrow-raising spending on hotels.
BREATHING SPACE: Court clips wings of weapons-based baboon control
A Western Cape high court order has temporarily restricted the arsenal that may be used to manage Betty’s Bay’s baboons. It’s not a final judgment, but for animal rights group the EMS Foundation it is an important opening towards a more humane, scientific and transparent approach.