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The Best Running Shoes for Beginners, Tested by Experts Whether you’re training for your first 5K or simply starting a new fitness routine, these comfortable, supportive, and forgiving running shoes are our top picks for new runners.

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Britbox Reporter0

What to Look for in a Pair of Running Shoes Choosing your first pair of running shoes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. While there are countless models and price points, most running shoes share the same basic design: a cushioned foam midsole to absorb impact and a lightweight, breathable upper that keeps your foot secure […]

Hundreds of thousands of women access the morning-after pill through a free pharmacy service.

August 2, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Hundreds of thousands of women in England have used a free morning-after pill service since it was introduced in high street pharmacies last October, according to new NHS figures. The scheme was launched to make emergency contraception easier to access, removing the need for women to book appointments with a GP or sexual health clinic. […]

A bruising 24 hours: What’s next for FIFA and embattled Infantino?

August 2, 2026Britbox Reporter0

A week is a long time in politics. Football politics. On Tuesday morning, Gianni Infantino looked untouchable. As Fifa president, he occupied the most powerful position in world football. Just days later, that authority has been severely undermined. After attempting to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms — apparently without the knowledge […]

Trump says he will cancel strikes on Iran if a deal is reached quickly.

August 2, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes against Iran, provided a deal can be reached “rapidly” with Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said he had decided to “cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL” that would include the immediate reopening of the Strait of […]

Why a Limited War with the US May Suit Iran Better Than Peace (closest to the original)

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Britbox Reporter0

At first glance, Iran’s surprise missile strike on a US base in Jordan earlier this week appeared puzzling. The attack ended the fragile pause in direct US-Iran hostilities and prompted Washington to resume strikes inside Iran. It was an unusual move. If Tehran’s priority had been to secure a ceasefire, the strike makes little sense. […]

The Best GPS Running Watches to Buy in 2026

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon personal best, or simply trying to stay consistent with your weekly runs, a quality GPS running watch can transform the way you train. Today’s best running watches do much more than record distance and pace—they analyse your performance, monitor your recovery, track your sleep, guide […]

Trump says US and Tehran are holding ‘good talks’ as drones strike Iran’s neighbours

July 27, 2026Britbox Reporter0

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was engaged in “good talks” with Iran and that a deal to end their conflict remained possible, but warned that U.S. strikes would resume if negotiations failed. Despite Trump’s optimism, Tehran appeared to quickly test the pause in the U.S. military campaign, with Saudi Arabia, […]

Chinese Chipmaker Shares Soar Nearly 470% in Blockbuster Market Debut

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Shares in China’s biggest memory chip maker have soared by nearly 470% after making a blockbuster debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s technology-focused Star Market. The rally lifted ChangXin Memory Technologies’ (CXMT) market value to around 3.3 trillion yuan ($487bn; £365bn), making it the most valuable listed company in mainland China. The spectacular debut comes […]

The first person has received a new experimental Ebola vaccine.

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Britbox Reporter0

A 37-year-old man from the UK has become the first person in the world to receive an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus. Ed Hunt was given the vaccine in Oxford as the first of 50 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55 taking part in an early-stage clinical trial. Hunt said he was inspired to […]

Gatwick Airport hit by major water outage, leaving terminals without running water.

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Passengers travelling through Gatwick Airport endured lengthy queues for toilets and found restaurants and bars closed after a major outage left both terminals without running water. The disruption began on Sunday morning when a power failure at SES Water’s Bough Beech treatment works, which supplies the airport and surrounding areas, cut the water supply. The […]

Palestinians Say Israeli Settlers Torch Mosques, Cars and Farmland in West Bank

July 26, 2026Britbox Reporter0

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, along with cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said, in the latest violence to grip the territory. The attacks came two days after clashes near the village of Tal that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. Each side blamed the other for […]

Iran Conflict Spreads to Red Sea and Caspian as US Holds Off on Gulf Strikes

July 26, 2026Britbox Reporter0

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil facilities on the Red Sea coast and Tehran accused Ukraine of striking one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea. The U.S. military said on Saturday that its naval blockade of Iran “remains in […]