The son of a UK citizen imprisoned by China warned that time is running out to save his father as British judges in Hong Kong were condemned for helping to keep him in jail. Sebastien Lai, son of pro-democracy newspaper tycoon Jimmy Lai, said his 76-year-old father was approaching aContinue Reading
Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight as the Perseid meteor shower passed through the sky, and in some areas through the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, the Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK on Monday night – with more expected on TuesdayContinue Reading
A rare 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting dolphins has been uncovered in a Roman city in Shropshire, English Heritage has said. The mosaic which dates from the early 2nd century was found by archaeologists carrying out excavations looking for the main civic temple at Wroxeter, one of the best preserved examples ofContinue Reading
The UK’s top stock market index moved higher on Tuesday as the latest official figures showed the jobs market was stronger than expected. London’s FTSE 100 had been treading water but made some late afternoon gains, moving 24.98 points higher, or 0.3%, to close at 8,235.23. Mining giants Antofagasta, GlencoreContinue Reading
Wild birds such as ducks and crows living close to humans are “reservoirs” of bacteria that are resistant to human antibiotics, a study suggests. Researchers say this creates an urgent need for policy makers and health services to consider how antibiotic resistant bacteria (bacteria with antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) canContinue Reading
Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight as the Perseid meteor shower passed through the sky, and in some areas through the Northern Lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, the Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK on Monday night, with sightings reported as far southContinue Reading
Being bitten by an infected mosquito or midge can lead to Oropouche virus disease. nechaevkon/ Shutterstock Health officials have issued a warning to travellers after 19 cases of the insect-borne illness Oropouche virus were confirmed for the first time ever in Europe. Those who had tested positive for the virusContinue Reading
Watch live as Tom Tugendhat gives his first major speech of the Tory leadership campaign on Tuesday 13 August. He will call for a national conversation about the root causes of the recent riots, arguing that Britain’s social fabric has deteriorated. In his first major speech since declaring his bidContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Bachelorette season 21 welcomed 25 new contestants to compete for the heart of Jenn Tran. That number, however, is already dwindling. Tran,Continue Reading
Bellway has walked away from a potential takeover of rival housebuilder Crest Nicholson. Last month, FTSE 250 firm Bellway put forward a £720 million takeover approach to buy its competitor after two previous proposals were rebuffed. Crest Nicholson previously said it was “minded” to accept the deal, but Bellway hasContinue Reading
