Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard.
A truly astonishing discovery near Thetford, Norfolk, has electrified the archaeological world, bringing to light two of the most exceptionally rare Iron Age artefacts ever found in Europe. A team…
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
At a suburban Kyiv railway station, two carriages painted in the distinctive blue and white livery of Ukrainian Railways sit stoically on the main platform, their diesel engines humming a…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Despite the natural cooling effect provided by La Niña, 2025 remained significantly warmer than any year a mere decade ago. This stark reality underscores the pervasive and accelerating impact of…
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
This decision marks a notable departure from the government’s initial hardline stance just last year. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had previously outlined the policy with unequivocal clarity, telling an…
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
The monolithic data centre, a colossal monument to digital computation, might one day be dwarfed by the pocket-sized power of the smartphone, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a…
UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
The United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious drive towards clean energy, awarding contracts for a record volume of offshore wind projects. These new developments, spanning England,…
First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is ‘very sci-fi’.
The advent of CAR-T therapy, a revolutionary "living drug," on the National Health Service (NHS) marks a monumental leap forward in the fight against aggressive blood cancers, with Oscar Murphy,…
Iran protests: More than 2,000 people reported killed as Trump says ‘help is on its way’
More than 2,000 people have been killed during a violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has stated, as President Trump promised Iranians that…
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
Platform outage monitor Downdetector recorded more than 4,000 reports from Monzo users experiencing difficulties, indicating a significant impact on the bank’s operations. Customers attempting to open their Monzo app were…
MP’s school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests.
A planned visit by a Jewish Member of Parliament to a school within their own constituency was abruptly cancelled following significant concerns raised by local pro-Palestinian campaigners. The incident, which…















