John Healey refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting.

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has declined to provide a definitive timeline for the conclusion of investigations into the profoundly troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme. This refusal comes amidst mounting…

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall

Quentin Griffiths, a pivotal figure in the genesis of online fashion behemoth Asos, has been identified by Thai police as the individual who tragically fell to his death from a…

UK government finances better than expected in January

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the surplus – which represents the difference between the government’s income from taxation and its expenditure – reached an impressive £30.4 billion…

Lion DNA convicts poachers in world first

Details of this landmark case, previously undisclosed, have now been shared by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Traffic, a global leader in combating illegal wildlife trade. The incident unfolded in May…

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The 2024 Boeing Starliner mission, which saw two Nasa astronauts stranded in orbit for an unprecedented nine months, has been officially classified as a "Type A" mishap, the space agency’s…

Scientists crack open the ‘black box’ of cancer in cats

Cats may hold crucial clues for unlocking new avenues in human cancer treatment, thanks to a groundbreaking study that has produced the first comprehensive genetic map of cancer in domestic…

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

In a development that could revolutionize respiratory health and potentially redefine preventative medicine, US researchers at Stanford University have unveiled a groundbreaking "universal vaccine" that shows promise in protecting against…

Avalanches in Europe and the US: Have there been more this winter?

The winter season of 2023-2024 has cast a stark spotlight on the inherent dangers of mountainous regions, particularly for winter sports enthusiasts. While avalanches are a perennial concern in the…

Microsoft Copilot Chat error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool.

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant error in its AI work assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which inadvertently allowed the tool to access and summarise sensitive confidential emails belonging to some…

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran strikes deal or US takes ‘a step further’

President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum, stating that the world will know within "the next, probably, ten days" whether a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran is imminent or if…