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TikTok says it won’t encrypt DMs claiming it puts users at risk
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Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
An alarming trend has emerged within the National Health Service, where payroll errors are leading to thousands of dedicated healthcare professionals being pursued by bailiffs for overpaid wages. A BBC…
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- World
- February 16, 2026
- 12 views
Flying oranges: Italian town holds historic street battle
The air in Ivrea, a picturesque medieval town nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps near Turin, crackles with an energy unlike any other as it erupts into its…
Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds.
A comprehensive review of existing research suggests that intermittent fasting, a popular dietary approach, may offer little to no significant advantage for individuals seeking to lose weight, particularly those who…
Nana Banana
- Science
- February 16, 2026
- 14 views
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
A decade ago, the world watched as leaders from across the globe gathered in Paris for COP21, a summit that culminated in the landmark Paris Agreement. A photograph from that…
- World
- February 16, 2026
- 13 views
JKIA strike: Kenya labour dispute delays flights at international hub airport
Flights in and out of Kenya’s main international gateway, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, have been significantly disrupted due to a planned strike by aviation industry workers. The…
- Science
- February 16, 2026
- 12 views
Why scientists are counting tiny Antarctic krill from Space
Scientists are embarking on an innovative research endeavor to monitor the vast populations of tiny Antarctic krill, a marine crustacean barely a couple of inches long, from the distant vantage…
Keir Starmer orders investigation into Labour Together claims.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has initiated a Cabinet Office investigation into serious allegations surrounding Labour Together, a prominent Labour-aligned think tank instrumental in his ascent to leadership. The move follows…
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
I’m in a laboratory staring at my blood under a microscope. Rather than pristine red blood cells, some of them have been tainted with black markings. I’m now one of…
Nakalama John
- Business
- February 16, 2026
- 13 views
Charity spud truck in Jersey handing out free meals to families
The Spud Truck is more than just a mobile kitchen; it’s a community hub on wheels, designed to offer a warm meal and a welcoming atmosphere. Its core offering, the…
- Science
- February 16, 2026
- 11 views
Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council
The street, nestled in the heart of the Rhondda Cynon Taf valley, has been identified as having a "unique risk of significant flooding," a vulnerability tragically underscored by devastating events…
First chartered flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East
Ramos Leo
- March 4, 2026
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