UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
Two prominent British campaigners, along with three other European figures, have been denied visas to enter the United States, escalating a transatlantic dispute over online content moderation and free speech.…
K-beauty: From social media trend to economic powerhouse
The journey of K-beauty, from intriguing social media trends to a formidable global economic force, is a testament to its innovation, adaptability, and the pervasive power of digital platforms. Who…
Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54
Craig, a majestic bull elephant renowned for his imposing tusks and gentle demeanor, has passed away at the venerable age of 54. The beloved pachyderm, a true icon of Kenya’s…
Unregulated weight-loss jabs like playing Russian roulette, says MP.
An MP who achieved significant weight loss using the prescribed slimming drug Mounjaro has issued a stark warning, cautioning that individuals who resort to unregulated weight-loss jabs are "playing Russian…
Tech Life – Tech Life’s look back at 2025 – BBC Sounds.
As the year 2025 draws to a close, BBC Sounds’ "Tech Life" program, hosted by Chris Vallance and produced by Tom Quinn and Imran Rahman-Jones, offers a compelling retrospective, revisiting…
The pet food banks keeping animals with their owners
Arthur, alongside co-founder Robert Miller, initiated Animal Foodbank UK after their experiences volunteering with animal charities revealed a stark and widespread struggle among pet owners to provide for their animals.…
Swiss ski resort fire: Families of missing teens desperate for news
‘Living a nightmare’: Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news. The devastating fire that ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana…
Thousands of new magistrates wanted in recruitment drive amid court reforms.
The government has launched an ambitious recruitment drive, seeking to enlist thousands of new volunteer magistrates across England and Wales. This significant push forms a central pillar of the Ministry…
Technology in 2050 – experts give their predictions
Merging Humans and Machines: The Dawn of Cybernetic Integration Science fiction has long tantalized us with visions of humans enhanced by technology, leading fitter, happier, and more productive lives. The…
Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are facing a slight but impactful rise in their energy bills this month, as the energy regulator Ofgem implements a 0.2% increase…
















