Global shares are mostly higher after tech-fueled gains on Wall Street
Global shares are mostly higher after gains in technology stocks snapped Wall Street’s four-week losing streak
Bird flu detected in sheep in England for the first time
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in England for the first time, the government has said.
National Grid boss claims Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite shutdown
The chief executive of National Grid has claimed that Heathrow Airport had enough power from other substations despite Friday’s shutdown.
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China’s Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing’s Forbidden City
Monsanto parent ordered to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit
Bayer must pay damages to a man who says Roundup weed killer caused his cancer.
Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general
Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.
Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue.
Could Israeli violence ignite a wider conflict in the Middle East?
Gaza and Lebanon are under attack while the US bombs Yemen.
Pakistan kills 16 fighters amid rising Afghanistan border tensions
Pakistan says all fighters killed overnight in North Waziristan while urging Afghan government to secure its borders.
US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy
Tehran accuses US of bullying tactics as nuclear deal uncertainty deepens under Trump’s renewed pressure campaign.