UK agrees drone and missile defence plan with four EU allies

The United Kingdom has forged a significant new defence alliance with four of the European Union’s leading military powers – Germany, France, Italy, and Poland – to jointly develop advanced,…

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

These fabricated videos are part of a broader trend where online influencers and content creators depict Western cities like London, Manchester, San Francisco, and New York as overwhelmed by immigrants…

Suffolk Punch horse centre cutting back amid cost woes

For centuries, the Hollesley stud has been a bastion for the magnificent Suffolk Punch, a breed instantly recognisable by its distinctive chestnut coat and powerful, compact build. Established in 1759,…

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

The sheer volume and diversity of these artefacts have been described as "unprecedented" by the Centre for British Archaeology, promising to unlock profound new insights into Britain’s rich and complex…

BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds

This week, the urgent and pervasive issue of "forever chemicals" takes centre stage on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science, as the UK Government unveils its inaugural strategic plan to confront…

Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

Five people have tragically lost their lives in a series of devastating avalanches that swept through the Austrian Alps on Friday, a stark reminder of the perilous nature of winter…

The science of soulmates: is there someone out there exactly right for you?

On Valentine’s Day, the enduring allure of "The One" captivates countless hearts, a potent belief that somewhere out there exists a soulmate, a perfect match, a person destined to complete…

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed the government’s contemplation of such a measure, telling BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions programme that removing Andrew from the line of succession was "the right…

Tumbler Ridge suspect’s ChatGPT account banned before shooting.

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the widely used ChatGPT, confirmed that an account belonging to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the alleged perpetrator of a devastating mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,…

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes.

US President Donald Trump swiftly imposed a new 10% global tariff on imports, acting immediately after the Supreme Court delivered a scathing rejection of his previous widespread trade duties. The…