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Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast
T housands of people have marched through the centre of Belfast as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Insults were exchanged as a small group carrying Israeli flags confronted the rally as it arrived at the City Hall. The protest took place against the backdrop of the deepening conflict in theContinue Reading
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might be a link
fizkes/Shutterstock Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk. Recently, a largeContinue Reading
Osiris-Rex: Nasa reveals evidence of water and carbon in sample delivered to Earth from an asteroid
The "coal-like" material from Bennu. Nasa / Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebers On September 24 this year, a Nasa capsule parachuted down to Earth carrying a precious cache of material grabbed from an asteroid. The space agency has now revealed images and a preliminary analysis of the space rocks itContinue Reading
Sunak offers firm backing to Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive
R ishi Sunak has promised to “always” stand with Israel, one week on from the attack by Hamas, as concerns grow about the fate of civilians in Gaza ahead of an imminent offensive. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a showContinue Reading
Madonna urges fans to unite in ‘light and love’ as tour opens in London
M adonna urged her fans to unite in “light and love” to help bring peace to the Middle East and the world during the opening night of her Celebration Tour. After overcoming a brief technical issue which paused the show, the US superstar delivered a spectacle for the ages atContinue Reading
SNP conference to begin after ‘most difficult’ period in party’s history
T he SNP will kick off its annual conference in Aberdeen on Sunday following the most difficult six months the party has faced in its history. Hundreds of SNP delegates will gather at The Event Complex as politicians including Stephen Flynn, the party’s Westminster leader, deputy First Minister Shona RobisonContinue Reading
Tens of thousands march in UK as situation worsens in Gaza
T ens of thousands of people gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK amid growing international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. Marchers filled the streets of central London on Saturday as thousands also gathered in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and other parts of the UK. Demonstrators carried flagsContinue Reading
What time is Madonna on stage at London’s O2 this weekend?
M adonna is bringing her Celebration Tour to the O2. The fun kicks off on Saturday and each show will feature four decades of her greatest hits. The Like a Virgin singer announced the tour in an iconic viral video with a wink to her ground-breaking film Truth or Dare.Continue Reading
Thousands to march in London for pro-Palestinian protest as Gaza expects invasion
T housands of people are expected to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London as police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas or deviating from the route could face arrest. The Metropolitan Police Service will deploy more than 1,000 officers to police the demonstration, in which people willContinue Reading
Skin cancer: more people die from types that aren’t melanoma – surprise new finding
Bokehboo Studios/Shutterstock If you mention skin cancer, most people think of melanoma – the deadliest skin cancer. The other ones are pretty benign, right? Not so. Worldwide, more people are now dying of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) than melanoma, a new study has found. The study, by researchers at theContinue Reading