When was the last time Antarctica was ice-free?
Antarctica is covered by a miles-thick ice sheet, but was that always the case? And when was the coldest continent ice-free?
Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 binocular review
Lightweight, portable and sharp, the Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 proves compact binoculars can deliver big views without weighing you down.
Diagnostic dilemma: A doctor discovered the gene mutation behind his family’s mysterious missing-teeth condition
A doctor who had a genetic condition that prevents teeth from forming searched for the DNA mutation that had affected his family for over 150
Death of boy after surgery is referred to coroner
Nine-year-old Jack Moate died in 2015, weeks after an operation carried out by a now-suspended surgeon.
Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict’s Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran’s strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
‘Every day feels like a month’: Iranians describe life under US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns – all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos
Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.
Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict
NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting
China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the
Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone
With thousands of Americans stranded in the Middle East, the Trump administration is facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers and former diplomats.
Congress votes to summon Bondi over handling of Epstein files
The US Congress is demanding answers from the Trump administration over its handling of the Epstein files after a congressional committee voted to call attorney
Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war
Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be ‘inconsistent with international law’.