Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change. The latest report on glaciers by the Austrian Alpine Club say they "continue to shrink dramatically in length, area and volume". "Many glaciers are not only shrinking in length but …

4 hours ago Joshua NevettPolitical reporter The end is nigh for hereditary peers, whose inherited right to sit in the House of Lords is set to be stripped from them after the passage of a new law this week. The 92 remaining hereditary seats will be scrapped when the current …

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix that were scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. A formal decision to call off the races has not yet been made but is expected before the end of the weekend. …

The prime minister's independent ethics adviser has said he will not investigate Sir Keir Starmer over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US. Sir Laurie Magnus said documents released in relation to his appointment indicated "the relevant process for a political appointee was followed". The Conservatives had …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to offer a package of support to households struggling with higher heating oil costs following the global impact of the US-Israel war in Iran. In an interview with the Times, Reeves said she has "found the money" to help, adding the Treasury is also looking at …

The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea - and it's sparking unease 40 minutes ago Yvette Tan The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean …

'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM' "Brit base blitzed by Iran", is the Sun's headline alongside a photo of smoke rising from the scene in Erbil in Iraq. According to the Times, "a swarm" of 20 missiles and kamikaze drones was fired at the base. Specialist British soldiers …

This week, Iran appointed a new supreme leader, a German city had to be evacuated when a large WW2 bomb was found, and the UK got a first listen to its unusual entry for this year's Eurovision song contest. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened …

6 hours ago Hugh SchofieldParis correspondent France is preparing to vote in town council elections, whose results will be closely analysed for trends ahead of next year's presidential votes. A strong showing for Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) would be a boost for the nationalist right - even as …

Six ships have been attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total of vessels attacked since the start of the war to 18, according to reports by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the maritime intelligence company Vanguard. It comes as Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba …