Morocco: What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Spain’s Ceuta?

The small Spanish territory of Ceuta, a North African enclave with a resident population of approximately 83,000, has been the scene of an unprecedented surge in migrant arrivals over the…

Labour’s Bev Craig elected new mayor of Greater Manchester

The election, conducted under the supplementary vote system, required a candidate to achieve over 50% of the vote, either in the first round or after second-preference votes were redistributed. In…

Tech Now – Rainforests: Can Tech Help to Protect Trees?

The verdant lungs of our planet, the world’s rainforests, are facing unprecedented threats. Deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion, logging, mining, and infrastructure development, is decimating these vital ecosystems at an…

Sainsbury’s agrees to sell Argos for £120m

For Argos customers, staff, and suppliers, Sainsbury’s has sought to reassure stakeholders that it will be "business as usual." This commitment to continuity is crucial for maintaining customer loyalty and…

How scientists finally confirmed rare pink seaweed as new species

For over four decades, a tenacious marine biologist pursued a scientific enigma, culminating in the recent confirmation of a rare pink-striped seaweed as an entirely new species. This discovery sheds…

Snapchat joins other platforms in the fight against ‘AI slop’.

In a significant move that underscores a growing industry-wide concern, Snapchat has officially joined the ranks of major online platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack in their concerted effort to…

Body of US climber Mallory Geis found after Broad Peak avalanche

The remains of US climber Mallory Geis have been recovered by a dedicated rescue team following a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak, one of the world’s most formidable mountains. The…

Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax

The government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is facing a significant backlash over its ambitious plan to allow regional mayors in England to retain a proportion of income tax…

AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says Hugging Face boss

Speaking on CNN, Delangue, whose firm operates as a relatively small start-up in the rapidly expanding AI landscape, confirmed that Hugging Face would not be pursuing legal action against OpenAI…

Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy

Alliance leader Naomi Long articulated a palpable sense of apprehension, stating unequivocally that without greater flexibility and a renewed spirit of goodwill among the Executive parties, "we are going to…