The UK government has halted the sale of certain arms to Israel, citing concerns that the equipment could be used against civilians in Gaza, which has prompted criticism from both Israeli ministers and British conservatives.

German far-right nationalists have secured a significant electoral victory in an eastern state, marking their first notable triumph since the end of the Nazi era.

Researchers suggest that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic might slow down biological ageing by targeting underlying causes of diseases, based on findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference.

Middle-aged workers will undergo mandatory health checks, including being weighed in their workplaces, as part of a government initiative to reduce heart attacks.