‘We will vote but not with our hearts’: Inside the election staged by Myanmar’s military rulers
This is the first election since the army’s coup in early 2021 – and it is being widely condemned as a sham.
Scott Jennings melts down as CNN guest says Republicans ‘cheat’ when they can’t win
A tense exchange on CNN played out Friday night when podcast host Tezlyn Figaro accused Republicans of rigging the system whenever they face electoral trouble
Ex-DOJ pardon attorney already alarmed by recidivism of J6 offenders
Former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer is warning that President Tweety McTreason’s aggressive use of clemency power has already produced dangerous consequences, particularly
Diagnostic dilemma quiz: Can you guess the diagnosis in these strange medical cases?
Based on our “Diagnostic Dilemma” series, this quiz tests your medical know-how.
The easiest constellations for beginners to spot in winter (and what you need to see them)
From Orion and Taurus to Auriga and Perseus, here are 10 easy sets of stars to find in the Northern Hemisphere’s winter night sky.
Coconucos volcanic chain: Colombia’s stunning cluster of volcanoes, lost in an otherworldly landscape
The Coconucos volcanic chain is a mountain ridge dotted with at least 14 volcano craters, including one that is active and erupted in December 2025.
Octopuses could ‘take over the world and build underwater cities’ one day
Imagine something along these lines (Picture: Getty Images) Professor Tim Coulson could never imagine his dog inheriting the Earth, building a city of kennels with
Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia Defence Ministry says
Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims.
Magnesium: Can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn – a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.