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Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen', say researchers

A mystery interstellar object discovered by British astronomers is most likely the oldest comet ever seen.

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' planned strikes

One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors…

Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold by 2070s, study warns

Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.

Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks

Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.

Robot performs realistic gallbladder surgery 'with 100% accuracy'

A robot has performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy, researchers have announced.

'Milestone' technique could help cancer patients keep hair during chemotherapy

Researchers say they have found a "powerful double weapon" that could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy.

Musk's AI chatbot updated after posting antisemitic messages online

Grok, the AI chatbot running on Elon Musk's social media platform, has been updated again after it posted numerous antisemitic messages on X.

Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates

An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.

Cyber attack on M&S involved 'sophisticated impersonation', chairman says

The chairman of Marks & Spencer has told MPs the company is still in "rebuild mode" - and will be for "some time to come" - following a cyber attack…

Flights cancelled and breathing made 'painful' as ash cloud forms after Indonesian volcano erupts

Breathing has become "painful" for people in Indonesia after a large lava and ash cloud formed as a volcano erupted, causing flights to be cancelled,…

Every mobile phone to receive emergency alert: When it will happen - and what it will say

Mobile phones across the UK will be sent an emergency alert as the government tests the system nationwide.

UK farmers have 'nothing more to give' as they fear govt will compromise welfare in US-UK trade deal

UK farmers have "nothing more to give" as they fear the government will use agriculture to further reduce US tariffs in a trade deal with the White…