Musk says outcry over X’s Grok service is ‘excuse for censorship’

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has launched an urgent assessment of X in response to the alarming reports. This critical inquiry is being conducted with the full backing of Technology…

Starmer has kept Trump on side – but is it coming back to bite him?

"Keir can’t be the last gasp of the dying world order," warns a prominent minister, encapsulating a growing anxiety within Westminster as Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates a rapidly shifting…

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks.

After a quarter-century of complex and often fraught negotiations, the European Union has finally concluded a landmark free trade agreement with the Mercosur trading bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and…

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors receive Guinean citizenship after DNA ancestry tests.

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have officially been welcomed into the fold of Guinean citizenship, a momentous occasion sparked by their profound connection to the West African…

Rotherham Council writes off £3m Liberty Steel rates debt

Council leader Chris Read elaborated on the council’s position, stating that the decision to write off the substantial portion of the debt was made on the explicit recommendation of external…

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country ‘uninvestable’.

In a high-stakes White House gathering, former US President Donald Trump presented an ambitious vision for Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, calling for at least $100 billion (£75 billion) in oil…

Iran protests: Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as demonstrations enter second week

As the wave of anti-government demonstrations in Iran intensifies and Iranian authorities issue increasingly stern warnings to protesters, harrowing accounts are emerging from medical professionals describing healthcare facilities pushed to…

BBC Inside Science – Answering Celebrity Science Questions – BBC Sounds

The episode brought together a formidable panel of scientific luminaries: Penny Sarchet, the Managing Editor of New Scientist magazine, offering a broad perspective on cutting-edge research; Mark Maslin, Professor of…

UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims

The United Kingdom is reportedly confronting a substantial £28 billion shortfall in its defence budget over the next four years, a critical revelation that challenges the nation’s ambition to achieve…

Debt charities report January spike in calls as worries mount.

Debt charities across the UK are reporting an unprecedented surge in calls and online queries this January, as households grapple with the financial aftermath of the festive season compounded by…