Next expects profits to top £1.1bn after bumper festive sales | Next

The high street retailer Next expects its annual profits to top £1.1bn after it rang up much stronger sales than expected over Christmas – but it has warned that 2026…

Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia | Ukraine

The spy chief who led Ukraine’s most audacious behind-the-lines operations in its war with Russia has been forced to resign by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vasyl Malyuk, who was awarded the title…

Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny | Manchester Arena attack

Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing have said MI5 failed them and must be more open to scrutiny. In a letter sent to the prime minister seen by the…

Palestine’s ambassador to UK hails embassy as ‘proof our identity cannot be denied’ | Palestine

The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said the inauguration of the state’s embassy in London is “proof that our identity cannot be denied”. Husam Zomlot hailed the upgrading of…

Iran to try risky economic concessions as it attempts to quell protesters’ anger | Iran

The Iranian government is attempting risky economic concessions as it tries to meet the escalating demands of protesters seeking fundamental political change, a clampdown on corruption and an easing of…

Guardian Hope appeal raises more than £800,000 for charities tackling division | UK news

Donations to the Guardian’s Hope appeal have passed the £800,000 mark as generous readers continue to support inspirational grassroots charities that promote tolerance and tackle division, racism and hatred. The…

Nvidia announces new, more powerful Vera Rubin chip made for AI | Nvidia

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that the company’s next generation of chips is in “full production” saying they can deliver five times the artificial-intelligence computing of the company’s…

Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels | California

The Trump administration sued two California cities on Monday, seeking to block local laws that restrict natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction. The lawsuit is the administration’s latest…

Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns | Ministry of Defence

A shake-up of the government’s defence science powerhouse at Porton Down has severely damaged morale and harmed work on critical science that supports national security, a senior whistleblower has told…

Taxpayers miss out on millions after ‘phoenixism’ at UK recruitment firms | Business

Insolvent recruitment businesses shorn of their debts then reacquired from administration by the directors or shareholders that presided over their demise are costing the exchequer tens of millions of pounds…