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Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewardedYoung people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a report, as record numbers fear long-term unemployment.Analysing survey data, including from the Office for National Statistics, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said 16- to 21-year-olds were less confident about being successful than a decade ago. Continue reading...

One in five of the 1.92m patients on list wait longer than six weeks for tests such as CT and MRI scans, analysis showsA record number of people are waiting for a diagnostic test on the NHS, triggering fears that delays in accessing CT and MRI scans could endanger patients’ health.A total of 1.92 million patients in England are waiting to have a test to diagnose their illness such as by an ultrasound scan, assessment of their hearing, bone scan or various tests for cancer.The diagnostic waiting list has grown by 500,000 since 2022.It is 83% higher than before the Covid pandemic.On current trends the waiting list will hit 2 million in March 2027. Continue reading...

• Indian shuttler PV Sindhu secured a major upset victory on the first day of the Singapore Badminton Open 2026 by defeating the world number 6 player. • The opening round provided mixed results for the Indian contingent, as Ayush Shetty was eliminated early from the competition. • This victory marks a significant momentum shift for Sindhu as she competes against the world's top-ranked players in the tournament.

Urgent action needed to avoid ‘lost generation’, says the former Labour health secretary’s report, due on ThursdayBritain risks a 25% rise in the number of young people not in work or education to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action to avoid a “lost generation”, a landmark report has warned.Alan Milburn, the leader of the review into why so many young people are economically inactive, said the UK risked opening up a “generational fault line” between young and old without urgent steps to overhaul schools, the health service, the welfare system and the jobs market. Continue reading...

World Health Organization says outbreak poses ‘very high’ risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains lowCongolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country.The Congolese Ministry of Communication, in a post on X on Sunday, said there were 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths. Continue reading...

Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownershipAn estimated 4m homes in the UK now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago as Britons complain of “unliveable” conditions during high temperatures.Portable units with power ratings around 1kW are slightly more common than the more powerful built-in versions that can guzzle 2.7kW of power – more than an electric oven. Continue reading...

Conservationists say population rebound demands rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of the animals to remain in the parkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFeral horse numbers in the Kosciuszko national park have surged, with new survey data estimating populations climbed by thousands after the New South Wales government paused aerial culling in 2025.Conservation advocates say the rebound in numbers demands an urgent rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of horses to remain in the park. Continue reading...