Nigeria government denies report it paid ‘huge’ ransom to Boko Haram to free St Mary’s pupils
Nigeria’s government has vehemently denied a media report that it paid a substantial ransom to the notorious Islamist militant group Boko Haram to secure the release of over 200 pupils…
The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
Consider the early hours of 3 June. At 1 am, powerful winds were battering the Scottish coast, creating ideal conditions for the Moray East and West offshore wind farms. These…
Reddit fined £14m by UK data watchdog over age verification checks
John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, expressed serious concern over the situation, stating, "It’s concerning that a company the size of Reddit failed in its legal duty to protect the…
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
General Practitioners (GPs) across England are now mandated to ensure same-day appointments for any patient presenting with urgent health needs, a significant stipulation embedded within a newly introduced clause to…
Moscow rail hub explosion was suicide bomb, Russian officials say
A devastating suicide bombing outside Savyolovsky Station in Moscow, a crucial transport hub in the Russian capital, has claimed the life of a traffic police officer and left two others…
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
Soon, the quiet is broken by a flurry of activity. The first bats begin to emerge from their hidden roosts, their forms barely visible against the dark backdrop, darting and…
Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
The United Kingdom has unveiled a comprehensive national plan aimed at significantly increasing the testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This…
Hong Kong lodges ‘strong protest’ after Panama takes control of canal ports
Hong Kong has lodged a formal and vehement protest with the Panamanian government following its forceful seizure of two critical container ports along the Panama Canal. The Hong Kong Special…
What to know about Peter Mandelson
Lord Mandelson’s recent removal from his diplomatic post in Washington D.C. unfolded less than a year after his appointment. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had named the veteran Labour politician…
Inside Health – Is the tide turning on ME research? – BBC Sounds
The landscape of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition that has historically been shrouded in medical skepticism and diagnostic ambiguity, appears to be undergoing…
















