Ukraine launched its largest air raid on Moscow since the war began, hitting an oil refinery in the city.
Ukrainian drones struck multiple locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s largest air raid on the city since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.…
Why is there so much interest in a by-election in north-west England?
An election that could shape the future of UK politics for years is happening on Thursday. But it’s only taking…
A treasure for nature lovers: a digital library sharing 64 million pages of scientific knowledge with everyone.
Some people visit to read about the types of wood Victorian manufacturers used to make walking sticks. Others want to…
Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – but recent crises have revealed a darker side.
The Norwegian monarchy is in crisis. Not because the future queen is seriously ill, or even because her son was…
"The beauty of the useless": Spain's super-thin restaurant napkins are disposable art treasures.
If you’ve ever eaten at a bar, café, or restaurant in Spain and grabbed a napkin from one of those…
BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women 'slags', 'sluts', and 'bitches'.
A BBC presenter who has been praised by the corporation for connecting with young male audiences has a history of…
Milan tram drivers were reportedly using WhatsApp to send sexist messages about female passengers.
A group of tram drivers in Milan have been suspended from their jobs while authorities investigate a WhatsApp group where…
Is it a problem that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why.
It was only a matter of time: Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire. Until recently, when economists talked…
"Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God." Irish rock band Bleech 9:3 opens up about their struggles, sobriety, and their stunning
On stage in a Camden pub, Barry Quinlan, the frontman of Irish rock band Bleech 9:3, channels the intensity of…
"That's when the shark fins appeared": your terrifying holidays – from natural disasters to missile threats.
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