Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS ‘marking own homework’, councils warn
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
No deal announced after Trump meeting to make ‘final determination’ on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan says some passengers reported missing return or connecting flights home due to queues.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Cigarettes are arranged for a photograph in New York on Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File) 2026-05-29T20:36:03Z NEW YORK (AP) — The cigarette smoking…
Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Voters cast their ballots at the Dryades YMCA polling location in New Orleans, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Sophia Germer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)…
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage, April 22, 2026, in Washington.…
Djokovic’s 25th Slam bid ends in a grueling French Open loss to Brazilian teenager
Novak Djokovic of Serbia cools himself during a break of the third round men’s singles tennis match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French…
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (@JConcilus via AP) 2026-05-29T15:38:18Z CAPE…
The Papers: Burnham’s ‘blast at Blair’ and ‘Labour plans welfare shake-up’
Several of Friday’s papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training.
‘I forgot what it feels like to be outside’ – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.