A Brown Swiss cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using a brush as a multi-purpose tool for scratching, a skill previously seen only in humans and chimpanzees. Discover the implications for animal cognition.
Two protesters were blinded after being shot in the face at close range by federal officers during a peaceful California vigil. Read the shocking details and official response.
The Al Madina Dawah centre in Bankstown has shut permanently after Canterbury Bankstown council issued a directive. The closure follows scrutiny of cleric Wisam Haddad after the Bondi attack. Read the full story.
Parcel2Go's Smart Send platform offers new users £25 in free prepay credit to manage deliveries from multiple marketplaces in one dashboard, with no subscription fees.
Creating sexual images without consent, including via AI like Grok, becomes a crime this week. Science Secretary Liz Kendall announces move after cabinet ministers targeted. Read the full story.
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests and raised serious questions about the agency's use-of-force policies and accountability.
We put Benefit's new POREfessional Degunker blackhead tool to the test. See the surprising before-and-after results and user reviews of this £32.50 skincare gadget.
Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce screen time. This new trend swaps smartphones for offline activities to combat digital fatigue.
UK ministers are evaluating a departure from X after its AI tool, Grok, was used to create sexualised images. Labour's Anna Turley reveals internal government talks. Read the latest.
Steve Coogan's production company, Baby Cow, posted a £358k profit as revenue rose to £2.6m. This preceded a settled High Court defamation claim over the film 'The Lost King'. Read the full details.
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
Exclusive report reveals Israel allows traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian aid organisations, creating a two-tier system amid a deepening crisis.
UK hospitals face a crisis as ketamine-related admissions soar by 251% since 2015, overwhelming urology departments with young patients suffering irreversible bladder damage. Experts demand urgent action.
The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.
NHS hospitals in England are using an AI forecasting tool to predict A&E demand this winter, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times. Discover how technology is modernising emergency care.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Security firms warn of a sharp rise in organised thefts from UK building sites, with tools and plant equipment targeted. The industry faces a £100m annual bill as the Christmas shutdown looms.
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
Next's new Hamish the Highland Cow fleece is a winter hit, praised for being 'extremely comfortable' and stylish. Priced at £30, it's already winning over shoppers. Discover the details and alternative cow-print coats.
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
Shoppers are raving about Next's cosy Highland cow pyjamas, calling them 'soft and comfy'. The £25 set comes in oatmeal and burgundy. Discover the details and alternative options.
Citizen launches a free virtual reality tool to try on watches like the £400 Red Arrows Promaster Air Navihawk online. See how it works and explore the new collection.
Give your gardening tools some vital TLC this winter. Our expert step-by-step guide ensures your spades, secateurs, and shears are clean, sharp, and ready for spring.
Metropolitan Police recover 400 items and make four arrests at Hounslow Heath car boot sale in crackdown on tool theft. Read the latest on the operation.
New research reveals AI's 2025 carbon footprint matched New York City's, while its water consumption exceeded global bottled water demand. Are tech giants paying their fair share?
Police seize £80,000 of suspected stolen power tools at a Hounslow car boot sale, arresting two 15-year-old boys and two men. Officers urge tradespeople to mark their property.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Proposed federal budget cuts to law enforcement and Medicaid could devastate Alaska's efforts to combat rising overdose fatalities, warn public health and police chiefs.
The Hamish the Highland Cow dressing gown from Next is winning over shoppers with its supersoft fleece and charming print. Priced at £34, it's perfect for cosy winter evenings.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.