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Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Ikea is launching an online buyback service for secondhand furniture, testing it in Spain and Portugal before the end of December with potential UK expansion if successful.
EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
EU trade negotiators are heading to China for talks aimed at curbing Beijing’s exports of cheap hybrid electric cars into Europe, seeking a breakthrough deal on their record trade surplus.
May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
Western Europe experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with more than half the continent facing severe heat stress. The conditions triggered thousands of deaths, damaged harvests, and disrupted energy systems across the continent.
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists increasingly believe that cleaner air from pollution controls may be accelerating global warming by removing a cooling effect that previously masked the warming from greenhouse gases.
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NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have missed appointments.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
An NHS trust in north-east England has admitted that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. The admission follows earlier revelations about serious failures at the breast cancer unit.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows the fastest growth in young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism is occurring in affluent English areas, likely reflecting quicker access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists identified why a meningitis B outbreak in Kent earlier this year proved severe: the bacteria acquired genetic material from other organisms, creating a dangerous new strain that spread rapidly among young people.
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urges President Trump to implement a diesel embargo to aid struggling US farmers, as agricultural groups express anger over rising fuel and input costs linked to administration policies.
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, describing him as a potential “great mayor” despite months of Republican criticism of the democratic socialist leader.
The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP’s post-Trump era
Multiple House Freedom Caucus members are leaving Congress, prompting scrutiny over how the influential conservative group will evolve and its role in shaping the Republican Party’s ideological future.
Democrat says ICE blocked her oversight visit to country’s largest detention camp
A Democratic U.S. representative said federal immigration officials prevented her from conducting full congressional oversight at a Texas ICE detention facility, blocking interviews with detainees and withholding incident footage.
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community
Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy for Michigan Senate has divided Jewish communities over his positions on Israel-Palestine, with supporters citing progressive priorities and opponents expressing security concerns.
Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms
Charities report significant delays in collecting retirement account gifts from deceased donors, with some financial institutions requiring excessive documentation and new account creation before releasing funds.
US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos
US wheat prices have reached three-year highs amid drought and geopolitical disruptions, yet farmers face uncertainty from elevated input costs and unpredictable weather conditions affecting planting decisions.
Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
Meritage Hospitality, a major Wendy’s franchisee operating 314 locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the burger chain faces persistent same-store sales declines and profitability challenges.