Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk – this type raises it
The Conversation UKby Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology, Loughborough University·5h ago
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realise.
Why police have been told to pause their use of AI in court cases
The Conversation UKby Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems, Cardiff Metropolitan University·5h ago
Police forces in England and Wales have been told to pause some uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal justice work, including preparing court statements.
Robert Harris returns to ancient Rome with Agrippa – a novel about an empire’s forgotten architect
The Conversation UKby Catherine Steel, Professor of Classics, University of Glasgow·5h ago
Robert Harris has returned to Rome with his new novel, Agrippa. It’s a fictional autobiography of M.
Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones
World news | The Guardianby Steven Morris·5h ago
Survivors of violent crime and families of victims have criticised the UK government for announcing “world first” plans to introduce restriction zones for serious offenders freed from prison within...
Elderly woman killed by swarm of fire ants suffered 1,000 bites and stings: lawsuit
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·5h ago
A South Carolina nursing home is being sued by the family of an elderly Alzheimer’s patient who died after being swarmed by fire ants, sustaining over 1,000 bites and stings, according to a...
Trump’s green flag waving at IndyCar race becomes instant viral hit
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·5h ago
President Donald Trump waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. Sunday — a brief, ceremonial moment that quickly swept social media.
Indiana mayor calls it ‘unacceptable’ for thousands to have no power two weeks after storm
World news | The Guardianby Edward Helmore·5h ago
The mayor of Gary, Indiana, has said it is “unacceptable” that thousands of residents in the city are still without power nearly two weeks after an 11 August storm known as a derecho brought 90...
What happens when someone goes overboard on a cruise ship?
The Independentby Marc Shoffman·5h ago
It is rare for anyone to fall off a cruise ship, but incidents attract plenty of attention when they unfortunately do happen.
White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·5h ago
President Donald Trump’s insistence that his $600 million White House ballroom is justified because of the security upgrades it will bring is undermined by the fact that the complex already has a...
Suzuki is bringing a sub-£20k EV to the UK next year – and it's adorable | Autocar
Autocarby Charlie Martin·5h ago
Suzuki has taken the wraps off its e-Sky, a new electric city car that is coming to the UK next year as a rival for the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N.
‘Better than The Godfather’: how we made brutal Yorkshire crime classic Red Riding
The Guardianby Interviews by Michael Hogan·5h ago
Tony Grisoni, screenwriter I’d been writing screenplays with Michael Winterbottom and in 2006, his producer Andrew Eaton said: “There’s this quartet of novels by David Peace.
Inside Trump’s White House staff departures: ‘People see the writing on the wall’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·5h ago
President Donald Trump is bracing for further departures from his top team as the midterms approach, with one former insider saying staffers are considering their next moves because they “see the...
How to take tax-free money from your home - and the mistakes to avoid
The Independentby Lisa-Marie Voneshen·6h ago
Equity release can be a useful way to access cash during retirement. The equity release market returned to growth in the second quarter of 2026, as total lending rose 4 per cent, according to the...
Mother’s horror as fox creeps into home and bites baby’s head
The Independentby Fintan McGuinness and Isobel Williams·6h ago
A mother-of-two has described how a fox crept into her home and bit her baby daughter's head as the pair slept.
TikTok driving: What are the laws behind filming yourself behind the wheel
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·6h ago
Social media companies have been told to take down videos showing people driving the wrong way down roads, following two fatal accidents.
Twelve people arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers
World news | The Guardianby Press Association·6h ago
Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including being involved with organised crime as part of the investigation into events leading to a crash on the A66 that killed two police...
Brydon Carse ‘pretty daft’ to get caught up in nightclub incident – Stuart Broad
The Independentby Rory Dollard·6h ago
Stuart Broad has branded Brydon Carse “pretty daft” for becoming involved in an incident that ended with him handcuffed by police officers on a night out in Derby.
Burnham commits to Starmer’s EU red lines in blow to rejoin hopes
The Independentby David Maddox·6h ago
Andy Burnham has committed to Sir Keir Starmer’s much-criticised Brexit red lines in a major blow to hopes that he would find a route back into the bloc.
Fashion’s climate opportunity: Can we dress our way towards change?
The Independentby Caroline Garland·6h ago
There is something almost magical about turning a handful of seeds into a piece of cloth. Flax is planted in the soil, grows into a field of delicate flowers, is harvested and processed, spun into...
Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk comments
The Independentby Isabel Keane·6h ago
The Washington Post has been ordered to rehire its longtime opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts she made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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