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Britain launches first major study into ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in our bodies
Scientists will examine blood and urine samples to measure exposure to persistent chemicals found in everyday products, food and drinking...
Scientists close in on mysterious ‘zeptoverse’ after 40-year hunt for ultra-rare particle
Cambridge physicists detect evidence of an exceptionally rare particle decay, bringing scientists closer to exploring the mysterious zeptoverse.
Cambodia offers free sightseeing tours to stranded Villa Vie Odyssey passengers
Cambodia offers free sightseeing tours and accommodation assistance to 203 passengers stranded after a luxury cruise operator suspends operations.
Bahrain lands $3.9bn investment deal with DHL, AirAsia and hotel giant Meliá
Bahrain secures nearly $3.9bn in planned investments from DHL, AirAsia and Meliá, backing new aviation, hotel and technology projects.
Binance customers pull $3.6bn from crypto giant after record-breaking heist
Binance customers withdraw $3.6bn after hackers steal $6.3bn in a record-breaking attack blamed on North Korea.
European bosses pocket 12 per cent pay rise as earnings gap with workers widens
European CEO pay rose 12% in 2025, while research questions whether larger executive incentives improve performance or widen pay inequality.
Businesses buying AI faster than they can make it pay, Manchester research finds
Manchester research finds businesses struggle to turn AI efficiency gains into profits, despite its potential to improve UK productivity growth.
Millions face ID and facial scans to use social media under UK age ban
Ofcom outlines four age-check methods for the UK’s planned social media ban, including passports, banking records, digital IDs and facial...
Denmark moves to ban ‘frankenchickens’ as UK faces calls to follow suit
Denmark plans to ban fast-growing chickens over welfare concerns, prompting calls for UK action and changes by major food businesses.
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack was state-sponsored, former UK minister claims
Al Carns claims a hostile foreign power backed the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack, which caused £1.9bn in UK economic damage.
AI could ‘help pharmaceutical companies spot clinical trial problems before they escalate’
Anca Copaescu says AI could help pharmaceutical companies detect contractor issues, budget risks and clinical trial problems before they escalate.
Raining cats and dogs? Brits have 17 ways to describe a downpour – and some are downright bizarre
A dictionary analysis reveals 17 British rain expressions, from ‘mizzling’ to ‘stair rods’, highlighting Britain’s colourful vocabulary for wet weather.
Rare jewellery returns to Japan after 50 years as German museum lends historic treasures to Kyoto
Historic jewellery from Germany returns to Japan in an exhibition exploring how European influences shaped contemporary Japanese jewellery and artistic...
Dan Brown drops tantalising hint about where his next thriller could be set
Dan Brown hints Prague’s Signal Space gallery could inspire a thriller after an unusual laser installation captures his attention.
Anthropic warns AI could pose ‘existential risks’ as it files for stock market flotation
Anthropic warns advanced AI could pose existential risks, citing unauthorised access and deceptive behaviour ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
North Korean agents are infiltrating Western businesses by posing as employees, security chief warns
Steve Durbin warns North Korean operatives use fake identities and AI deception to infiltrate Western businesses and access sensitive systems.
Route 66 turns 100 next month – and there’s never been a better excuse for Europeans to hit the road
Route 66 marks its centenary with classic-car events, historic landmarks and festivities, inspiring European travellers to explore America’s legendary highway.
Serbia erupts in celebration as student protesters end Vučić’s 14-year grip on power
Serbia’s student-led movement claims a parliamentary victory after nearly two years of protests sparked by a deadly railway station collapse.
Two killed as Storm Boelo batters Britain with 85mph winds and leaves 90,000 homes without power
Storm Boelo kills two people as 85mph winds batter Britain, causing flooding, travel disruption and power cuts affecting 90,000 properties.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire destroys Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat
A 33-year-old German man has been arrested after a fire largely destroyed Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat in the Bavarian Alps.
Britain faces higher winter energy prices as reliance on European electricity imports grows
Britain faces higher winter energy prices as rising gas costs and low European reserves increase reliance on electricity imports.
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Britain launches first major study into ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in our bodies
Scientists will examine blood and urine samples to measure exposure to persistent chemicals found in everyday products, food and drinking...
Scientists close in on mysterious ‘zeptoverse’ after 40-year hunt for ultra-rare particle
Cambridge physicists detect evidence of an exceptionally rare particle decay, bringing scientists closer to exploring the mysterious zeptoverse.
Cambodia offers free sightseeing tours to stranded Villa Vie Odyssey passengers
Cambodia offers free sightseeing tours and accommodation assistance to 203 passengers stranded after a luxury cruise operator suspends operations.
Bahrain lands $3.9bn investment deal with DHL, AirAsia and hotel giant Meliá
Bahrain secures nearly $3.9bn in planned investments from DHL, AirAsia and Meliá, backing new aviation, hotel and technology projects.
Binance customers pull $3.6bn from crypto giant after record-breaking heist
Binance customers withdraw $3.6bn after hackers steal $6.3bn in a record-breaking attack blamed on North Korea.
European bosses pocket 12 per cent pay rise as earnings gap with workers widens
European CEO pay rose 12% in 2025, while research questions whether larger executive incentives improve performance or widen pay inequality.
Businesses buying AI faster than they can make it pay, Manchester research finds
Manchester research finds businesses struggle to turn AI efficiency gains into profits, despite its potential to improve UK productivity growth.
Millions face ID and facial scans to use social media under UK age ban
Ofcom outlines four age-check methods for the UK’s planned social media ban, including passports, banking records, digital IDs and facial...
Denmark moves to ban ‘frankenchickens’ as UK faces calls to follow suit
Denmark plans to ban fast-growing chickens over welfare concerns, prompting calls for UK action and changes by major food businesses.
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack was state-sponsored, former UK minister claims
Al Carns claims a hostile foreign power backed the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack, which caused £1.9bn in UK economic damage.
AI could ‘help pharmaceutical companies spot clinical trial problems before they escalate’
Anca Copaescu says AI could help pharmaceutical companies detect contractor issues, budget risks and clinical trial problems before they escalate.
Raining cats and dogs? Brits have 17 ways to describe a downpour – and some are downright bizarre
A dictionary analysis reveals 17 British rain expressions, from ‘mizzling’ to ‘stair rods’, highlighting Britain’s colourful vocabulary for wet weather.
Rare jewellery returns to Japan after 50 years as German museum lends historic treasures to Kyoto
Historic jewellery from Germany returns to Japan in an exhibition exploring how European influences shaped contemporary Japanese jewellery and artistic...
Dan Brown drops tantalising hint about where his next thriller could be set
Dan Brown hints Prague’s Signal Space gallery could inspire a thriller after an unusual laser installation captures his attention.
Anthropic warns AI could pose ‘existential risks’ as it files for stock market flotation
Anthropic warns advanced AI could pose existential risks, citing unauthorised access and deceptive behaviour ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
North Korean agents are infiltrating Western businesses by posing as employees, security chief warns
Steve Durbin warns North Korean operatives use fake identities and AI deception to infiltrate Western businesses and access sensitive systems.
Route 66 turns 100 next month – and there’s never been a better excuse for Europeans to hit the road
Route 66 marks its centenary with classic-car events, historic landmarks and festivities, inspiring European travellers to explore America’s legendary highway.
Serbia erupts in celebration as student protesters end Vučić’s 14-year grip on power
Serbia’s student-led movement claims a parliamentary victory after nearly two years of protests sparked by a deadly railway station collapse.
Two killed as Storm Boelo batters Britain with 85mph winds and leaves 90,000 homes without power
Storm Boelo kills two people as 85mph winds batter Britain, causing flooding, travel disruption and power cuts affecting 90,000 properties.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire destroys Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat
A 33-year-old German man has been arrested after a fire largely destroyed Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat in the Bavarian Alps.
Britain faces higher winter energy prices as reliance on European electricity imports grows
Britain faces higher winter energy prices as rising gas costs and low European reserves increase reliance on electricity imports.
