Trump hands out top jobs: Who is in, who is out and who are the leading contenders?
As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s US election win, the president-elect has begun choosing who will be in his administration for his second...
NASA Data Empowers Global Response to Rising Sea Levels
Coastal communities around the world are confronting the realities of rising sea levels, which threaten both daily life and essential infrastructure. In response, NASA...
Ukrainian frontline commander warns: ‘The world is scared of Russia and losing is not only our problem’
In the courtyard of a farmhouse now home to soldiers of the Ukrainian army’s 47th mechanised brigade, I’m introduced to a weary-looking unit by...
Spain flooding: New weather warnings issued – as country counts flooding cost
A weather warning has been issued for parts of Spain, as the country counts the cost of recent flooding. The orange warnings are in...
Man suspected of supplying small boats for Channel migrant crossings arrested at Amsterdam airport
A man accused of being a major supplier of the boats and engines used by cross-Channel people smugglers to bring migrants to the UK...
Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall sells for £3.7m
A necklace believed to contain jewels from the infamous Marie Antoinette “Affair of the Diamond Necklace” has been sold for £3.7m. Set with nearly...
Ancient pebbles in Israel hint at the earliest form of wheel technology
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered doughnut-shaped pebbles that may be among the earliest forms of wheel-like technology. Found at the Nahal Ein Gev II...
U.S. crude oil edges higher but closes below $69 as large surplus expected next year
Crude oil futures edged higher on Thursday, though the U.S. benchmark closed below $69 per barrel, as a large surplus is expected in 2025....
WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning says censorship is still ‘a dominant threat’
Former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning says censorship is still “a dominant threat,” advocating for a more decentralized internet to help better protect...
Binar satellites re-enter early due to high solar activity
An increase in solar activity has resulted in the early re-entry of three CubeSats from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program. These small satellites, which...
United Utilities increases profit by more than £100m as it seeks more bill rises
Water company United Utilities has reported hundreds of millions in profit as it seeks to further increase customer bills. The utility serving seven million...
Did Our Ancestors Use Tools 3 Million Years Ago?
New research on australopithecine hand anatomy suggests that Lucy, one of the oldest known ancestors to humans, and her species might have engaged in...
SoftBank-backed fintech Zopa aims to double profit this year as it eyes 2025 current account launch
Jaidev Janardana, CEO of U.K. digital bank Zopa. Zopa LISBON, Portugal — British online lender Zopa is on track to double profits and increase annual...
Indian Scientists Engineer Bacteria To Perform Math Operations
Genetic engineering efforts at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) in Kolkata have recently produced a type of bacteria that can perform mathematical...
Did Mars Once Have Oceans? China’s Rover Zhurong Reveals New Clues
Evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars has been potentially uncovered by China’s Zhurong rover, scientists report. Data gathered by the now-defunct rover indicates...
Assisted dying opponents believe they have the momentum – as Streeting criticised for ‘overstepping the mark’
Labour MPs who are opposed to legalising assisted dying believe the momentum is swinging behind their side of the campaign, Sky News has learnt....
Government to introduce voluntary levy on stadium and arena tickets to support grassroots venues
The government is set to introduce a voluntary levy on tickets for concerts at stadiums and arenas to help fund grassroots venues. Ministers expect...
NHS league tables and cancelled pay rises for managers among government health reforms
League tables revealing failing NHS trusts and cancelled pay rises or dismissal for managers who don’t turn things around are part of plans to...
£10,000 fine for social media bosses who don’t remove knife adverts proposed
Fines of £10,000 for social media bosses who don’t remove illegal knife adverts are being considered by the government. The proposals are part of...
Will Earth’s Gravity Alter Apophis Asteroid in 2029? Find Out!
A close encounter between Earth and asteroid 99942 Apophis is expected to take place in April 2029. Named after an ancient Egyptian deity associated...