Ancient China: Facts, news, features and articles about the most powerful ancient civilizations in the world
Discover the latest news, features and articles about ancient China’s rulers, philosophy, and the Great Wall of China.
Lotus shoes: Tiny footwear for Chinese women whose feet were bound as children
Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.
BBC apologizes after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s
BAFTA and the BBC have apologized after a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards
Trump appointee Aileen Cannon blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on classified documents probe
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the public release of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into whether President Tweety McTreason mishandled
Ex-FBI official fired under Trump announces run for Congress in Maryland
Former senior FBI official David Sundberg announced Monday that he plans to run for Congress this year in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico
US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.
‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war
Despite Ukraine’s losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia’s war reignites a spirit of resilience among some.
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops
Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan’s warring sides.
FBI identifies gunman shot dead at entrance of Trump’s Florida estate
The FBI and U.S. Secret Service have released more details after an armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Tweety McTreason’s resort
Rob Reiner’s son may enter plea today in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday for his arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder with his new
Syndex Bio unveils mcPCR technology at AGBT 2026 following $15.5 M seed financing
Syndex Bio, a biotechnology company advancing next‑generation molecular diagnostics, today announced the introduction of its proprietary mcPCR™ (methyl‑copying PCR) platform at the Advances in Genome
NHS regions need to double GPs for safe staffing levels
Chronic GP shortages in England’s NHS reveal deep regional disparities, with current staffing levels failing to meet rising patient demand and safety standards.
Novel antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels offer hope against antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing global health crisis, with few new antibiotics in development.
Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude
Chronic hypoxia improves glucose tolerance in mice through insulin-independent mechanisms, with red blood cells acting as a major systemic glucose sink. Increased erythrocyte production and