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'Categorically wrong': Scientists condemn comments by Reform's Richard Tice that man-made climate change…

Scientists have spoken out after Reform UK's deputy leader dismissed scientific consensus on man-made climate as "garbage".

British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission

A British astronaut has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission on the International Space Station,…

Elon Musk's X to pay Trump $10m compensation

Elon Musk's X has agreed to pay Donald Trump about $10m (£8m) after suspending his accounts following the 2021 US Capitol riot by his supporters,…

2024 YR4: What we know about the asteroid that could hit Earth

This is not a drill. There is a chance - albeit a small one - that an asteroid could hit planet Earth within the next decade.

'It's not you, it's dating': Where is modern love going wrong?

It's more than 10 years since Tinder launched its way into our phones - and our love lives - promising romance at the swipe of a thumb.

Shell in court over claims of oil pollution in Nigeria

Shell is in court today facing allegations it is responsible for oil pollution in Nigeria that left thousands without clean water and ruined farming…

Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of US government - as son sits on his shoulders in Oval Office

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the US president signed an executive order allowing the tech billionaire to make large-scale reductions…

Why the UK didn't sign up to global AI agreement

World leaders and tech bros descended on Paris this week, with some determined to show a united stance on artificial intelligence. 

Ozempic helps to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, new study finds

Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found.

Beavers could help tackle Britain's rising flooding problems, report finds

Beavers can help tackle Britain's rising flooding problems, according to a government-sponsored report, as the political debate over whether to reintroduce…

The UK places with the most and fewest fast food outlets

Camden in north London has the most fast food outlets by population in England, replacing Bury in Greater Manchester, research has shown.

Plastic straw makers celebrate 'happiest days' after Trump order

It's hard to imagine anyone listening to Donald Trump announcing his new policy on straws with a greater sense of glee than Ross Boyajian, the president…

Older people in England happier and more satisfied now than before COVID, researchers say

Older people are "happier, more satisfied, and have a greater sense of purpose" than before the COVID-19 pandemic, a study has found.

Daffodil hunt launched by Royal Horticultural Society as flower lovers urged to look out for rare varieties

Flower lovers are being urged to help map daffodils across the UK - and look out for rare pink, white and "bonfire" yellow varieties.

Musk v Altman: The battle to become king of AI

Elon Musk's bid to buy OpenAI for $97.4bn (£78.7bn) came unsolicited on Monday night and was quickly rejected by his former friend and OpenAI…

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