India's landmark rural job scheme, empowering millions of women and Dalits, is being hollowed out. Critics warn PM Modi's changes risk a political firestorm akin to the 2021 farm protests. Read the full analysis.
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
Indian police raid home of environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds were used to undermine national energy security. Read the full story.
Indian authorities arrest environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds for a fossil fuel treaty campaign undermine national interest. Read the full investigation details.
The UK government unveils a new road safety plan aiming to cut deaths by 65% by 2035, including a controversial proposal to lower England and Wales's drink-drive limit. Read the full details.
A £1.1m bronze memorial to enslaved Africans will be installed in East London's Docklands. Discover the artwork's significance and the debate over its cost.
Bangladesh's cricket team will not play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to security fears amid rising political tensions. The BCB requests the ICC to relocate all fixtures.
Federal funding cuts to US public broadcasters have triggered a wave of 'rage-giving' donations, but stations fear it may not be enough to fill the long-term financial void. Explore the impact on local communities.
Pankaj Lamba, accused of murdering his wife Harshita Brella in Corby, is believed to have fled to India and reunited with an ex-girlfriend. A £422 reward is offered for his capture.
Readers respond to Labour's proposed trail hunting ban, comparing it to punishing all for the crimes of a few. Explore the rural rights debate and historical context of hunting.
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
Delhi's toxic air, a lethal cocktail of gases and particles, is India's biggest killer. Activists and doctors plead for action as government measures fail. Read the full investigation.
Relive the defining cricket stories of 2025: Peter Moores' historic County Championship win, Mohammed Siraj's heroic Test performance, and Temba Bavuma's legacy-sealing catch. Discover the drama now.
A new poll reveals 76% believe Labour prioritises urban issues. The government's plan to ban trail hunting sparks a major rift with the countryside ahead of Boxing Day meets.
Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
Mothercare shares plummet after breaching loan terms, putting its future in jeopardy. The retailer pins hopes on a major Indian joint venture for survival. Read the full analysis.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
Mounjaro is now India's top-selling drug, overtaking antibiotics. Doctors warn an unregulated boom in weight loss jabs poses serious risks to patients amid a diabetes and obesity epidemic.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
From Google to Microsoft, companies are hiring 'storytellers' to control their narrative. Discover what this ancient role means in the modern corporate world and the salaries on offer.
SailGP reveals plans to add teams in India and South Korea and new races in Hong Kong and Italy after hitting $200m revenue. The 2026 season starts in Perth.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Airbus is set to announce the rescue of 2,750 UK manufacturing jobs after a crucial deal with Boeing. The move secures the future of key plants in Belfast and Prestwick. Read the full story.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
At least 25 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences as an official inquiry is launched. Read the latest updates.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.