Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign

Damian Grammaticas, Political Correspondent A prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist residing in the United Kingdom has been subjected to a sophisticated and deeply disturbing harassment campaign, orchestrated from China and…

Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears

Shares of cloud computing giant Oracle experienced a significant downturn, plunging over 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. This sharp decline followed the company’s latest earnings report, which revealed revenues…

Banks to Get New Powers to Give Financial Advice

In a significant move designed to bolster financial literacy and encourage investment among the UK population, registered banks and other financial firms will soon be empowered to offer targeted financial…

Shell Facing First UK Legal Claim Over Climate Impact of Fossil Fuels

London, UK – In a landmark legal challenge, victims of the devastating Typhoon Rai in the Philippines have initiated the first-ever climate impact lawsuit against a major oil and gas…

Myanmar: More than 30 dead after military air strike hits hospital.

At least 34 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more are critically injured following a devastating military air strike that targeted a hospital in the western town of Mrauk-U,…

Humans cuddle up to meerkats in the monogamy rankings.

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile ‘league table’ of pairing up. By Helen Briggs, Environment correspondent Getty. A group of six meerkats stand on their hindlegs looking back at the…

Last minute offer may avert next week’s doctor strike

A potential breakthrough has emerged in the escalating dispute between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government, with ministers presenting a fresh deal that could avert the planned five-day…

Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal

A senior councillor has indicated that council tax bills in Wales could still increase, despite a recently struck budget deal between the Welsh government and Plaid Cymru that promises additional…

Porn company starts new age checks after £1m fine

AVS Group Ltd, a prominent operator of adult entertainment websites, has begun implementing more stringent age verification measures across some of its online platforms following a substantial £1 million fine…

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can’t be called chocolate anymore

The beloved confectionery stalwarts, Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband, have undergone a significant transformation, no longer qualifying for the esteemed title of "chocolate" in the United Kingdom following a strategic…