Esme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsChristopher Furlong/Getty ImagesTreated waste water flows into the River Irwell from wastewater treatment works in Bolton in JuneSerious pollution incidents by water companies...

Getty ImagesLawmakers in the US have passed the country's first major national cryptocurrency legislation.It is a major milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over...

Ross McKee and Nalina EggertBBC News NIEPA/ShutterstockThere was no live stream of Kneecap's performance at the festivalNo further action will be taken against Kneecap over their performance at Glastonbury,...

Anna HolliganBBC News, The HagueGetty ImagesThe International Criminal Court says German authorities arrested Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri on 16 JulyA Libyan man suspected of committing war crimes and...

Whatever the decision on United's striker dilemma, there can be little argument the addition of Mbeumo - alongside Cunha - strengthens their firepower.Only Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Newcastle's Alexander Isak...

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesShoppers using buy now, pay later (BNPL) will need to pass stricter affordability checks under new rules coming into force next July.It means some...

Netflix says it has used visual effects created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in one of its original TV shows for the first time.The streaming giant's co-chief executive Ted...

Getty ImagesThe voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK before the next general election, the government has said.Other planned changes include allowing more forms of voter...

The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as part of a wide-ranging treaty.The Kensington Treaty also includes...