Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash

Sir Keir Starmer has robustly defended the Labour Party’s contentious decision to prohibit Andy Burnham, the highly popular Mayor of Greater Manchester, from contesting an upcoming parliamentary by-election. The move,…

‘We knew the truth’: How parents uncovered Scottish hospital’s infected water scandal

Calum Watson, BBC Scotland and Lisa Summers, Scotland health correspondent For years, they felt stonewalled, lied to, and gaslit. Now, they are incandescent with rage. Karen Stirrat and Charmaine Lacock…

TikTok US Venture to Collect Precise User Location Data

San Francisco – In a significant shift in its data collection practices, TikTok’s newly formed U.S. joint venture has updated its privacy policy, enabling the collection of precise user location…

EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

This move by the EU regulator mirrors a similar inquiry announced in January by the UK’s communications watchdog, Ofcom, highlighting a growing international consensus on the urgent need to address…

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats

However, the path to a cleaner maritime future encountered an insurmountable obstacle in the form of US President Donald Trump’s administration. President Trump had vociferously denounced the proposed plan as…

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

About 1.6 million people in the UK used weight-loss jabs in 2024, a significant rise according to University College London research, with millions more expressing interest. These revolutionary injections, which…

The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander.

Eileen Collins, an astronaut whose name should resonate in the annals of space exploration, not only shattered the proverbial glass ceiling but continued to ascend beyond it. Her remarkable career…

Troye Sivan: Cosmetic doctor sorry for upsetting singer in video

A cosmetic doctor who faced widespread criticism for a TikTok video analyzing pop star Troye Sivan’s facial features has issued a heartfelt apology, admitting he "feels terrible" for the distress…

Trump says administration ‘reviewing everything’ after shooting of Alex Pretti.

Minneapolis, MN – In the wake of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by immigration agents on Saturday in Minneapolis, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated…

Ban phones throughout the school day, Phillipson tells teachers

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has issued a robust directive, instructing all schools across England to implement a comprehensive, school-wide ban on mobile phones for the entire duration of the school…