Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo say they have taken key city of Goma
Congolese rebels say they have “taken” the key city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The leader of a rebel alliance that...
Displaced civilians in Democratic Republic of Congo face frenzy of fear and uncertainty
Hundreds of displaced Congolese marched down a sloping road in northeast Goma with their lives on their backs. Mothers with mattresses strapped to them...
What is the fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo about – and is Rwanda invading?
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks spilling over into a regional war, it is feared, as Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have...
‘It’s pretty rare’: How Dylan Strome finally found his superpowers with the Capitals
Kristen ShiltonJan 27, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Dylan Strome can’t stop...
Power stocks plunge as energy needs called into question because of new China AI lab
The cooling towers of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Power companies that...
Luxury yacht-builder Fairline collapses just weeks after sale
One of Britain’s biggest luxury boat manufacturers has collapsed into administration less than two months after it was sold to new investors. Sky News...
Study Reveals Integration of 1,024 Silicon Quantum Dots into On-Chip Electronics
Researchers have achieved a milestone in quantum computing by integrating 1,024 silicon-based quantum dots with digital and analog on-chip electronics, all operating at cryogenic...
Climate-Driven Changes Reduce Agricultural Productivity in Central Europe
A significant portion of Central Europe’s highly productive agricultural land has already experienced a decline due to climate-driven changes, with further challenges expected in...
Ryanair profits nearly 10 times higher as airfares defy expectations
Profits at Europe’s biggest airline are nearly ten times higher than the same time last year as more passengers paid more expensive airfares. Ryanair‘s...
Dentist reveals how you can earn up to £150k – and what he’s really thinking when he’s looking in your mouth
Each Monday, our Money team speaks to someone from a different profession to discover what it’s really like. This week we chat to James...
Study Reveals Earth’s Small Asteroid Likely Originated from the Moon
A small near-Earth asteroid, 2024 PT5, has sparked interest among scientists due to its potential lunar origins. Discovered in August 2024, the object remained...
Robotics firm BOW lands £4m from Northern Gritstone-led group
A producer of robotics software spun out of the University of Sheffield will this week unveil a multimillion-pound fundraising led by the investment vehicle...
Trillions of Comets Discovered in Alien Planetary Systems
A vast number of icy exocomets have been identified orbiting 74 star systems, unveiling a complex picture of planetesimal belts situated far from their...
Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved
A backward-facing pouch, specialised limbs for digging, and a button-like nose have made the marsupial mole of Australia a subject of intrigue and scientific...
Chancellor’s enthusiasm ‘has never burned brighter’ – but will her plans finally boost growth?
The chancellor spent most of her first six months issuing dire warnings about the calamitous state of the public finances she inherited. But now,...
Rachel Reeves ‘absolutely happy’ to look at joining EU customs group
The chancellor has said the government is “absolutely happy” to look at joining a pan-European customs area after the EU said it is open...
Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
New research has highlighted a fascinating link between human outer ears and the gills of ancient fish. Gene-editing experiments have revealed that the cartilage...
Donald Trump’s comments on Gaza trigger tensions with his Arab-American supporters
The chairman of a coalition, which successfully lobbied Arab-Americans to vote for Donald Trump, has slammed the new president for his weekend comments on...
North Koreans ‘blow themselves up with grenades rather than risk capture’, say Ukraine soldiers
North Korean troops appear to have temporarily pulled back from the frontline in Russia after suffering heavy losses, a Ukrainian special forces commander has...
Donald Trump’s threats work after Colombia backs down and agrees to accept deported migrants from US
Donald Trump has won a battle with Colombia after threatening a trade war when the country refused to accept deported migrants. The US president...