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Device that mimics sense of touch could allow ‘people to hold hands virtually’
A soft fingertip device that can mimic human touch could one day allow people living thousands of miles away to hold hands, according to scientists. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed new technology that they said “can simulate touch as natural as real-life sensations”. The novel device, calledContinue Reading
UK data centres to be designated as ‘critical infrastructure’
Data centres in the UK are to be designated as critical national infrastructure in an effort to protect them from cyber attacks or IT blackouts, the Government has said. The buildings store much of the data generated in the UK – including photos taken on smartphones, financial information and NHSContinue Reading
Lord Darzi review finds Tory austerity has left NHS in ‘critical condition’
A decade of Tory austerity has left the NHS in “critical condition” with some of the worst cancer survival rates in the Western world, according to a damning independent report. A rapid review of the health service, completed in nine weeks, has found that many of its staff are “disengaged”Continue Reading
Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello to perform at VMAs amid romance rumors
Shawn Mendes has joined Sabrina Carpenter and his ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello on the list of artists scheduled to perform at the forthcoming 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) amid rumors that the three were involved in a love triangle. MTV announced on Tuesday (August 27) that Mendes, Anitta, Karol GContinue Reading
Former world No. 18 loses tennis match in just 37 minutes and gets booed
French tennis star Benoit Paire could not help but laugh after his disastrous showing at the Open de Rennes in France on Wednesday. The former world No. 18 was easily put to the sword by eighth-seed Jacob Fearnley, a British star who battled hard against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon thisContinue Reading
Frank Lampard ‘on shortlist’ to become next England boss as FA consider quartet
Frank Lampard reportedly remains on the Football Association’s radar as they continue their search for the next England manager. The former Chelsea head coach is reportedly on a shortlist drawn up despite Lee Carsley’s promising audition. Carsley oversaw successive 2-0 victories over the Republic of Ireland and Finland. England impressedContinue Reading
Labour will end no-fault evictions by next summer, minister promises
Labour will end no-fault evictions and give renters the right to have pets by next summer as part of the biggest overhaul of the rental sector for three decades, its housing minister has said. Introducing the Renters’ Rights Bill, Matthew Pennycook said he hopes it “will make quick progress throughContinue Reading
Rory McIlroy gives update on LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger as star makes demand
Rory McIlroy has provided an update on the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger and demanded that there is compromise on all sides during talks. “I think everyone in the game would love there to be one [a resolution],” McIlroy told the BBC. “A solution is hard to get to because thereContinue Reading
Self medicating gorillas help scientists find new drugs
Four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon have antibacterial properties that may help treat superbug infections, scientists found in a new study. Great apes, including orangutans and chimpanzees, often consume medicinal plants to treat their ailments and some of these plants have also been used as traditional medicine byContinue Reading
David Lammy blasts Putin’s ‘fascism’ as Ukrainian hopes of using long-range missiles in Russia grow
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has warned the security of Europe is at stake as optimism grows in Ukraine that it will get the green light to fire long-range missiles into Russia. In what would be a major shift in tactics, Western countries are considering lifting restrictions despite fears over how PutinContinue Reading