The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects.Continue Reading
2022-11-03
Ukraine recap: Russia’s ‘modern siege tactics’ fail to break the people’s will to resist
First, let’s clear up some unfinished business from last week. We reported here that Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, had been talking up the idea that Ukraine was planning to use a “dirty bomb” and specified a couple of facilities which he said were involved in the preparation of suchContinue Reading
2022-11-03
TikTok Turned Lil Yachty’s ‘Poland’ Into a National Anthem
The Atlanta rapper intended the song to be a troll. Then it exploded—and reached the ears of actual Polish artists.Continue Reading
2022-11-03
Urgent warning as soaring number of kids in hospital with killer virus – the 5 signs you must know
THE number of children in hospital with a deadly virus has soared in the last week, official data has revealed. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the cause of death for thousands of kids under five, across the world. Data from the UKHSA shows how hospitalisations of children under the ageContinue Reading
2022-11-03
Who is Sue Cleaver? I’m a Celebrity campmate and Coronation Street star
I t’s almost that time. One of the nation’s favourite reality TV shows I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! will soon be back on our screens. Presented by comedy duo Ant and Dec, the show is now on its 22nd series. On Sunday, 10 celebs will enterContinue Reading
2022-11-03
Ukraine war: Putin is rewriting the rules of siege warfare this winter
The bombed ruins of buildings in Mariupol after Russian attacks. Shutterstock The Russian military – under instruction from Vladimir Putin – is rewriting the rules of siege warfare for the 21st century. The classic definition of a siege is: “The process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in suchContinue Reading
2022-11-03
Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall looks unrecognisable as he follows Conor McGregor in shaving off iconic beard
FORMER World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall looks unrecognisable with a dramatic new look. That’s after following Connor McGregor in shaving off his iconic beard. 7 Eddie Hall has had a dramatic makeover… by shaving off his iconic beardCredit: Instagram 7 Hall has followed in Conor McGregor’s footsteps after the UFCContinue Reading
2022-11-03
Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID
StratfordProductions/Shutterstock A significant proportion of people who contract COVID are left with ongoing symptoms, commonly termed “long COVID”. The nature of these symptoms and the duration of the illness differ between people. While some people are still suffering more than two years after their initial infection, others have recovered, orContinue Reading
2022-11-03
Ireland vs South Africa rugby: Date, kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news for autumn international
IRELAND host South Africa in the autumn international match-up this weekend. The reigning champions travel to Dublin in the first of three autumn internationals for Ireland. 1 Ireland in training ahead of the clash with South AfricaCredit: Sportsfile The last time the two sides played, Ireland demolished South Africa 38-3Continue Reading
2022-11-03
Suella Braverman’s talk of a refugee ‘invasion’ is a dangerous political gambit gone wrong
When someone hears the UK home secretary speaking about “stopping the invasion on our southern coast”, they might be forgiven for thinking Britain is at war. Suella Braverman’s description of refugees landing at Kent as an “invasion” is an unprecedented comment from a government minister speaking in parliament. Many inContinue Reading
2022-11-03