Ryan Jones: Unbreakable

The roar of the crowd, the thud of leather on leather, the exhilaration of victory – these were the defining sounds and sensations of Ryan Jones’ illustrious rugby career. A…

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Leipzig

The European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have issued a stark warning to Russia, vowing to intensify pressure and adapt to a "new normal" of escalating aggression following…

What it’s like to ride in Uber’s new self-driving taxis in London

Londoners can now hail the UK’s first robotaxis, as Uber has become the first company to launch a self-driving minicab service in the capital. Initially, the fleet comprises just 15…

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference

Reform UK begin their annual conference in Birmingham a bigger party than they were a year ago, their numbers swelled significantly across various legislative bodies. This growth isn’t just numerical;…

Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?

Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse. The simple act of sleeping, once a natural bodily function, has transformed into a complex arena of sleep scores,…

Wife of Bala farmer who fell into slurry pit says workers face stress

Islwyn, a man known for his meticulous care and unwavering commitment to safety, became another casualty in an industry grappling with a devastatingly high fatality rate. The incident, which unfolded…

Protests in Spain over government’s handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Thousands of people have protested in cities across Spain, voicing their deep-seated discontent and alarm over the Spanish government’s perceived mishandling of the unprecedented influx of migrants to the Spanish…

High street shops selling illegal tobacco raided in Inverness

The recent raids in Inverness, undertaken in collaboration with Police Scotland and supported by intelligence from HMRC, focused on several retail outlets suspected of being hubs for this illicit trade.…

Autonomous aircraft: Pilot-free crop dusters lead the way

Over an alfalfa field in California’s San Joaquin Valley, a small crop-spraying plane is flying scarily low to the ground. There’s little risk to humans, though, as the plane is…

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge.

Andy Burnham, in his inaugural Prime Minister’s Questions, asserted that his administration would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility," a pledge delivered amidst a challenging economic backdrop characterized by significantly rising…