‘We just want to be left alone’: Greenlanders on Trump’s takeover threats

This week, Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, reignited a controversial proposal, reiterating his desire to acquire Greenland and integrate it into the American union. This ambition,…

Australia fires: Victoria told to brace for ‘property loss or worse’.

Australians in the southeastern state of Victoria have been issued a dire warning, urged to prepare for "property loss or worse" as a relentless and record-breaking heatwave grips much of…

Elon Musk’s Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes

The core issue revolved around the AI’s ability to manipulate existing images, transforming them into sexually explicit content without the consent of the subjects. This capability, inadvertently or not, facilitated…

Amnesty bins installed at Birmingham hospitals after knives found.

Knife amnesty bins are being strategically installed outside major hospitals in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, a vital initiative prompted by the alarming discovery of weapons within hospital grounds. Health workers…

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

The controversy surrounding business rates has been simmering for months, reaching a boiling point with landlords and pub owners vehemently criticising the impending hikes. This discontent escalated into a notable…

BBC Inside Science – How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements? – BBC Sounds

The BBC Inside Science episode, broadcast on January 8th, 2026, delves into critical scientific and geopolitical subjects, from the mineral riches hidden beneath Greenland’s ice to the enigmatic links between…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records.

In a move poised to revolutionize personal health management and spark significant debate around data privacy, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a groundbreaking new feature designed to analyze users’ medical…

Government to water down business rate rise for pubs.

In a significant political and economic climbdown, the government is poised to announce a crucial rethink on the forthcoming increases to business rates bills for pubs across England within the…

Farm inheritance tax protestors told no more changes to proposals.

The government has declared that there will be no further modifications to its already adjusted proposals concerning farm inheritance tax, despite ongoing protests from the agricultural community. This firm stance…

How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?

Amber health alerts, signalling a significant impact on health and social care services due to cold weather, have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) across all of…