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• Asian stock markets experienced a massive sell-off at the start of the week following a halt in the U.S. technology rally. • The downturn was severe enough to trigger a circuit breaker for South Korea's KOSPI index, reflecting high volatility in the region. • The crash heavily impacted tech-dominant indices in Japan, South Korea, and China, as well as financial hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore.

Senior medical staff call for solutions to tackle root causes of excess deaths amid tenfold increase in a decadeMore than 1,300 patients a month in England are dying needlessly due to long A&E waits, a tenfold rise in a decade, figures suggest.There were more than 300 deaths linked to long waits every week in 2025, up from 30 a week in 2015, according to analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. Continue reading...

Bodies were buried in Happisburgh after HMS Invincible sank in 1801 on way to join Nelson at Battle of CopenhagenA mass grave for 119 sailors who drowned more than 200 years ago could be exhumed to avoid their remains being exposed by coastal erosion.HMS Invincible sank off the Norfolk coast in 1801 on its way to join Horatio Nelson’s fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen. The recovered bodies of those who drowned were buried at St Mary’s church in Happisburgh, the nearest village to the shipwreck. Continue reading...

• Bob Harris has announced his departure from BBC Radio 2 after 30 years of broadcasting, describing the move as one of the hardest decisions of his life. • The decision follows a period of declining health, forcing the veteran presenter to step away from his long-standing role. • Harris is a legendary figure in music broadcasting, previously hosting the award-winning BBC TV show Old Grey Whistle Test in the 1970s, where he interviewed icons like John Lennon and David Bowie.

• Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to withdraw from their opening-round match at the Indonesia Open 2026 due to injury. • In other Indian performances, Ayush Shetty advanced after defeating China's Weng Hong Yang in three sets, while Unnati Hooda was eliminated by Japan's Nozomi Okuhara. • PV Sindhu, who recently returned to the top 10 rankings for the first time since October 2023, is scheduled for a high-profile second-round clash.

• The 2026 World Cup preview examines the potential for underdogs and established powerhouses to make an impact during the tournament. • Germany is highlighted as a team expected to experience a resurgence and "flourish" during the Finals after previous struggles. • The analysis specifically questions whether Curacao, a small nation, can replicate past surprises and compete effectively on the global stage.

Bank apologises after IT update caused problems with Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland appsLloyds Banking Group has apologised after thousands of its customers were unable to make payments or send money due to another IT glitch.According to Downdetector, a website that lets people track real-time service issues and outages, customers started noticing problems shortly after 11am on Wednesday, with issues affecting many of the group’s brands: Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows and MBNA. Continue reading...