Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in Africa – as health experts say why it is ‘really worrying’ them
An unknown disease has killed more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to doctors.
Mars could have once had sandy beaches and a large ocean, scientists say
Go back a mere four billion years, and Mars could have been the perfect destination for a summer holiday.
Stars release silent album in protest at AI copyright plans
More than 1,000 artists and musicians including Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Sam Fender and Annie Lennox have recorded a silent album in protest at proposed changes to copyright law, which they say could lead to artists being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI).
MP accuses Meta of turning Facebook Messenger into ‘Epstein’s paedophile island’ by enabling end-to-end encryption
An MP has accused Meta of turning Facebook Messenger into “Jeffrey Epstein’s private island” by enabling end-to-end encryption.
UK energy bills highest in Europe and public patience is wearing thin
The possibility of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has caused wholesale energy bills to fall in recent weeks but household bills will still be going up from April.
Britain’s shrinking families: An economic ‘timebomb’
Higher taxes, smaller pensions, weaker public services, an older retirement age and more potholes – it sounds like the manifesto of a party without a chance of making it to office.
Protesters interrupt environment secretary’s speech to farmers’ conference
The environment secretary’s speech to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference was interrupted by protesters who remain angry over the decision to impose inheritance tax on farms.
Lord’s tenant Middlesex County Cricket Club eyes end to mutual ownership
The 161-year-old Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCCC) is kicking off a secret review of its mutual ownership status as it seeks to place the Lord’s-based outfit on a sustainable long-term financial footing.
The product Europe has become more reliant on Russia for – despite sanctions
Did you know there’s a critical product – one without which we’d all be dead – which Europe is actually importing more of from Russia now than before the invasion of Ukraine?
Energy bills for typical household to rise to £1,849 a year from April
The average annual energy bill will increase to £1,849 from April as the industry regulator Ofgem increases the price cap for the third time in a row.