Month: August 2025

Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail. BBC News

Naomi steals SummerSlam victory from Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky to retain Women’s World Championship

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky got the WWE Universe’s adrenaline pumping when they kicked off night two of WrestleMania 41 back in April with Bianca Belair. It was no different…

Car loan scandal payouts row – what’s it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will consult on running a payout scheme. BBC News

Noah Lyles shoved by rival Kenny Bednarek after 200M victory, sparks heated confrontation

Noah Lyles took the 200-meter final at the U.S. track and field championships, but there was some tension after the race with Kenny Bednarek, the sprinter who finished just behind…

‘I’m in control of my sexual health’ – UK gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. BBC News

Secret filming exposes the ‘madams’ involved in Kenya’s child-sex trade

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work. BBC News

‘The View’ co-host describes Harris interview as ‘microcosm of everything that’s wrong’ with Democratic Party

“The View” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin described former Vice President Kamala Harris‘ interview with Stephen Colbert as a “microcosm” of everything that’s wrong with the Democratic Party after the party…

‘Wembley tragedy’ and ‘extra £100m will not stop boats’

The papers take a look at a death at an Oasis concert and efforts to tackle illegal migration. BBC News

Fighter jets scrambled after civilian aircraft violates Trump airspace at New Jersey Bedminster

Fighter jets scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft on Sunday after it entered restricted airspace over Trump’s Bedminster retreat. The pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone at…

The big fat ‘fake’ Indian wedding – Gen Z’s latest party trend

Wedding-themed parties – minus the marriage – have become popular among young Indians chasing new experiences. BBC News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,257

Here are the key events on day 1,257 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK’s new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers BBC News