At least 1 dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year – causing more than 130 deaths – is once again being targeted by life-threatening floods.
Zelensky’s removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky’s decision.
Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader
The government of Pakistan says it has “no connection whatsoever” with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
How bad are Canadian and US wildfires, and what is the air quality risk?
Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
‘Fibroids left me in excruciating pain’
Woman’s Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
Someone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.
Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant
In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.
Was 91-year-old woman arrested after stealing costly heart medication for husband? Not so fast
The woman supposedly stole the medication after its price jumped from $50 to $940.
Fake image of dog protecting child spreads after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
In June 2026, earthquakes in Venezuela resulted in more than 4,700 deaths.
James Franco posted alleged security footage of an alien. Is it real?
Franco has been posting strange videos on TikTok since early June 2026.
Is it ‘extremely dangerous’ to sleep with a fan on? Claim exaggerates risk
Sleeping with a fan on can cause uncomfortable symptoms for some people, but it can be beneficial to others’ sleep.
A father of the internet wants to give AI agents an identity
Soon the internet will be full of AI agents acting on our behalf. Right now, there is no reliable way to tell who stands behind