Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz ‘essential’ as he meets Rubio

The Labour minister’s visit to the US capital is not merely a formality; it is a complex diplomatic tightrope walk, designed to reinforce the UK’s "strong, enduring and essential alliance"…

Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its characters in videos

In a landmark agreement poised to redefine digital fandom and brand engagement, Disney has inked a deal with TikTok that will grant creators permission to incorporate clips from its vast…

Channel Islands eclipse a ‘once or twice in a lifetime’ event

Scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August, the celestial alignment will see the moon obscure approximately 90% of the sun, creating a dramatic partial solar eclipse visible not only across the Channel…

SpaceX: What can scientists learn from a Falcon 9 rocket hitting the Moon?

A stray SpaceX rocket stage made an unexpected and dramatic impact with the Moon on March 4, 2022, near the significant lunar landmark of the Einstein crater. This accidental collision,…

Italy waste workers help man find winning €1m lottery ticket

In a tale that reads like a modern-day fairy tale, a fortunate lottery player in southern Italy has been reunited with a winning ticket worth a staggering €1 million, thanks…

Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve

Ebdon Farm, situated near the village of Wick St Lawrence, approximately 2km (1.24 miles) from the coastline, has long been a site of intensive agricultural activity. For generations, its fields…

Tech Life – The future of flying? – BBC Sounds

The skies of tomorrow might be quieter and cleaner, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in electric aviation. While the transition from fossil fuels to electric power is a familiar narrative on…

Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules

The overhaul will see the £90 billion public procurement system fundamentally restructured, placing a clear emphasis on tangible employment outcomes. Bidders will now be required to illustrate how their operations…

Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds

More than six years after the initial global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant portion of the population continues to grapple with the debilitating and persistent effects of long…

Crews tackle Headon Warren fire flare-up as peat burns underground

The initial inferno, which first erupted on July 23, devastated a significant portion of this nationally important maritime heathland and rare limestone grassland. Over five harrowing days, the wildfire consumed…