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‘Fascinating’ rare beetle found in Wales again after three year search
A rare Short-Necked Oil Beetle has been rediscovered breeding in Wales after a 60-year absence, with larvae found at a Pembrokeshire site following a three-year search.
Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists
Scientists propose that a long-overlooked heavy neutrino particle may explain why matter survived in the early universe instead of being annihilated by antimatter.
Scholars Launch Review Into Jason Arday Appointment
An independent review into Cambridge’s appointment of late sociologist Jason Arday has been commissioned by the Committee for Academic Freedom, involving scholars from Harvard and University College London.
Alabama Sends $22M to Auburn to Create Civic Center
Auburn University will open a new Institute for Civic Leadership named after Gov. Kay Ivey, funded with $22 million in state support to focus on leadership and civic education.
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
Over 1,900 small businesses including vape shops and car washes retain licenses to sponsor foreign workers despite visa rule tightening in July 2025, BBC Verify investigation reveals.
Owner of Nottingham bicycle maker Raleigh files for insolvency
Accell, the Dutch parent company of historic bicycle manufacturer Raleigh, has initiated insolvency proceedings after reporting inability to meet financial obligations.
Diageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
Diageo’s CEO plans to nearly double Guinness production and cut a significant portion of its 30,000-person workforce as part of a turnaround strategy targeting $1bn in annual savings.
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
Sweetgreen slashed its full-year sales guidance due to consumer hesitancy surrounding a cyclospora outbreak affecting fresh produce, despite the chain not being directly implicated in the contamination.
Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn of child safety dangers on its platforms, marking the largest child safety fine against the company.
Thames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief
Thames Water paid its chief financial officer a £1m signing fee last month despite financial scrutiny and environmental sanctions against the company serving 16 million customers.
Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Harvey Nichols warns it will collapse without investment as its Hong Kong owner seeks buyers, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group among potential bidders for the struggling luxury retailer.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
Kano, Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5 billion naira to cover dowries and household goods while authorities worked to verify genuine partnerships.
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canada’s federal government mobilized assistance as unprecedented fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia killed one person and forced approximately 22,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
Houthi forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s al-Makha port city, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others in attacks that extended a broader assault on government-held coastal areas.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures on specialist advice, with observation expected to last two days. The announcement coincided with his 79th birthday.