The UK government has blocked entry to 11 foreign individuals described as “far-right agitators” ahead of a major rally in London organised by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, as authorities brace for one of the most security-sensitive weekends in recent years.According to BBC, thousands of people are set to gather in central London for the “Unite…
The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.Lewis Waters, a sixth-form student at The Henley College, died earlier this week after being rushed to intensive care.In a heartbreaking message…
Africa’s top public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported so far, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said preliminary laboratory tests conducted at…
Channel 5 steps into Commonwealth Games coverage as BBC bows out after 7 decades / Image: File For the first time since 1954, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games, marking one of the biggest shifts in British sports television in decades. Instead, Channel 5 has secured the rights to air daily highlights from…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, shortly after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile trip to Beijing, the Kremlin announced on Saturday.According to a Kremlin statement, Putin will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on ways to “further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic…
Taiwan’s ministry of national defense (MND) on Saturday said it detected eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship operating around the island, a day after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to China dominated by discussions on Taiwan, trade and the Iran war.In a statement posted on X, Taiwan’s MND said, “8…
Switching from capturing carbon to utilising it is a pivotal paradigm shift in the fight against climate change. Recently, scientists introduced a new catalytic system that can turn atmospheric carbon dioxide and hydrogen into high-quality liquid fuel, producing up to 110 pounds each day. This isn’t just another lab experiment; it’s proof that synthetic fuels…
Scientists have discovered that Mimosa pudica, known as the ‘shy plant,’ possesses the capacity for enumeration. This finding suggests intelligence isn’t only found in creatures with brains. Professor Peter Vishton’s team at William & Mary made this discovery; they learned that these plants don’t just rely on time to track and anticipate changes in their…
A 15-year-old Canadian named Evan Budz took on a significant challenge in marine conservation. At just fifteen, he came up with the invention of the Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle (BURT). This invention filled a major gap by incorporating the natural swimming kinematics of snapping turtles, creating an autonomous vehicle that could monitor and assess delicate…
Lil Tjay sparked online backlash after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. Fans criticised the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid ongoing tension with Cenat. The streamer has not publicly responded, and the controversy has already reignited debates about clout-chasing, celebrity…
