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Climate change is no longer a warning for future generations, it is shaping the way we live today. From soaring energy bills and extreme weather to concerns about health and food security, its effects are increasingly impossible to ignore. But alongside the challenges, scientists like Dr Reshma Rao see unprecedented opportunities to reshape the future.

Wimbledon has come to a close, with Jannik Sinner successfully defending the men's singles title and Linda Noskova claiming her maiden women's singles crown.

The Championships also drew a host of Indian celebrities, including actors, sportspersons and business leaders, many of whom were spotted in the stands and the Royal Box, highlighting the tournament's growing appeal among high-profile Indian personalities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached additional assets worth Rs 1,021 crore in its money laundering investigation involving Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd (RCFL).
With this, the total value of assets attached in the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group cases has reached Rs 20,367 crore under the PMLA, following CBI cases linked to complaints from public and private sector banks.

The UK is once again sweltering under an intense heatwave, with soaring temperatures and high humidity disrupting daily life across the country.

The prolonged spell of extreme weather has placed pressure on public health, transport, workplaces and essential services.

Experts estimate that more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, with most deaths linked to the record-breaking June heatwave, when temperatures reached 37.7°C. Scientists say the heatwaves were driven by a persistent "heat dome", intensified by human-induced climate change, while warm nights offered little relief.

Last month, Ford Motor Company announced that it had rehired over 300 of its veteran engineers after Artificial Intelligence (AI) failed to match their skills and experience in manufacturing tasks.

Policing is about more than enforcing the law; it is about protecting communities, supporting vulnerable people and building trust. As the UK becomes more diverse, representation within police forces plays a key role in strengthening connections with the communities they serve.

During South Asian Heritage Month, Speaking to Asian Voice, PC Shabeeh Haider, originally from Pakistan, reflects on his journey into policing. After studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Manchester, he joined Police Now and became one of the few South Asian officers in his South Yorkshire Police district, highlighting the need for greater representation in the force.

South Asian Heritage Month provides an important opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions that South Asian individuals and communities continue to make across society. It is a time to recognise achievements in culture, business, education, science, public service and increasingly, environmental leadership.

Suella Braverman has argued that former British colonies should compensate Britain for the infrastructure and institutions established during imperial rule.