Hungary grants asylum to Polish ex-justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro
Hungary has formally granted political asylum to Poland’s former Minister of Justice, Zbigniew Ziobro, a move that has ignited controversy and further strained relations within the European Union. Ziobro, a…
UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe
The UK government has identified a robust legal framework, derived from the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act 2018, which it believes grants its military the authority to board and detain…
Relearning to walk and talk after a brain tumour
Ekam Dhaliwal’s journey is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience, a profound narrative of recovery and unwavering determination. At a young age, Ekam faced a life-altering diagnosis: a brain…
Is this the year domestic robots come in our homes?
The dream of a tireless, helpful robot butler, capable of banishing household drudgery, has long been a staple of science fiction. For decades, we’ve imagined automated assistants taking on life’s…
Afrima Awards 2026: Burna Boy, Shallipopi and Rema win as Nigerian stars dominate
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), a vibrant celebration of continental musical talent, culminated in a spectacular ceremony in Lagos on Sunday night, where Nigerian artists once again asserted…
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK.
In a seismic shift that reverberated through Westminster, former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announced his defection to Reform UK on Monday, dealing a significant blow to the struggling Conservative Party…
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes.
In a significant development that underscores the escalating concerns surrounding the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated harmful content, the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has officially launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s…
Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
Michelle Roberts and Sophie Hutchinson, BBC News In a medical breakthrough that was once deemed impossible, doctors at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London have successfully restored sight and prevented blindness…
Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who shouldn’t be in hospital
As ambulances queued in front of Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading last week, corridors were packed with patients awaiting hospital beds. Emergency department consultant Omar Nafousi described the scene as…
Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49
The world of primatology and cognitive science mourns the loss of Ai, a remarkable female chimpanzee who captivated researchers and the public alike with her extraordinary cognitive abilities, including the…
















