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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell 0.4% in September, steeper than expected, as consumer confidence drops sharply and households reduce spending ahead of the holiday season.
Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC finds
A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher’s healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the Darfur city, identifying at least 43 separate attacks on hospitals between May 2024 and October 2025.
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
The English government has outlined plans to increase organically farmed land from 3.4% to 10% by 2036, though funding mechanisms for the transition remain uncertain.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets agreed in 2022, with a UN report warning that action must accelerate rapidly to meet 2030 biodiversity goals.
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Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old
Researchers analyzing ancient dental tartar found that Western aversion to eating insects has deep evolutionary roots dating back roughly 9,000 years, shaped by ecology and genetics rather than recent cultural factors alone.
“I jumped from my chair” – Astronomers spot Betelgeuse’s hidden companion
Astronomers have captured the clearest image yet of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a famous red supergiant visible to the naked eye, ending a century-long search for evidence of the stellar companion.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Two decades after Pluto’s 2006 demotion from planet to dwarf planet status, scientists remain divided over whether the International Astronomical Union’s decision was justified, with some arguing the definition is flawed.
Some signs of quantum gravity may be an illusion
Researchers found that some proposed quantum gravity experiments could be explained using classical gravity, suggesting apparent quantum gravity signatures may be illusory rather than definitive evidence.
The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected
New seismic analysis indicates the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath northern Oregon lies shallower than previously estimated, potentially increasing ground shaking intensity from future Cascadia megathrust earthquakes by 9 to 17 percent.
Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons. Their bones reveal why
Analysis of ancient Egyptian royal mummies reveals physical evidence that princesses were trained in weapons use, including archery and combat, rather than merely receiving ceremonial burial items.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature ageing and eye damage.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs or egg-containing dishes, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and catering facilities rather than at home.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials and patient advocates say it’s a positive step, though more support remains needed.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.