Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
Lidl’s £16 heated cushion could help you stay cosy without turning on the heating
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Annie Collyer·10d ago
Heated cushions aren't exactly a new idea, but if you're trying to stay cosy without immediately reaching for the central heating, then now may be the time to run to Lidl's middle aisle.
How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain
The Conversation UKby Robert Lucas, Professor, Neuroscience, University of Manchester·10d ago
Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine.
Why some Indigenous communities don’t resist oil extraction in their territories
The Conversation UKby Julie Dayot, Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Exeter·10d ago
More than half of the Ecuadorian Amazon has been marked for oil drilling, overlapping with Indigenous territories and areas of high biodiversity.
Canada approved euthanasia after woman could no longer cook for family
Mail Onlineby Lauren Acton-Taylor·10d ago
Top Canadian doctors are raising alarm bells over the country's seemingly quick approval for assisted dying requests, after one elderly woman was accepted based on the fact that she lost the...
In both France and Spain, ruling parties must prove they can give young protesters hope
World news | The Guardianby Jon Henley Europe correspondent·10d ago
In Spain, tens of thousands of people in 50 cities have taken to the streets amid mounting fury over the country’s housing crisis, their feelings made plain on a banner at the burgeoning protest...
Influencer found dead alongside partner and kids in murder-suicide
Mail Onlineby Lillian Gissen·10d ago
Mexican influencer Cindy Tamez, her partner and three kids were reportedly all shot to death in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Andy Burnham wants beer back in the stands – but football’s traditional fans have larger concerns
The Conversation UKby Steve Greenfield, Professor of Sports Law and Practice, University of Westminster·10d ago
Andy Burnham, Everton fan and prime minister, has declared the ban on drinking pitch-side at football games to be discriminatory given that fans of other sports, even in the same ground, could...
How will humans of the future be augmented? Six striking ideas from science fiction
The Conversation UKby Amy C. Chambers, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University·10d ago
The transformation of the human body has been a recurring concern of science fiction for more than 200 years.
Anne Hathaway issues an apology for 'horrifying' moment
Mail Onlineby Joanna Crawley·10d ago
Anne Hathaway has apologised for the 'horrifying' moment she directed a group of red carpet photographers on how to get the best shot.
Councils to give out potty training guides to parents
Mail Onlineby Eleanor Harding·10d ago
Dozens of councils are set to give out potty training guides to parents after data showed one in four children arrive at school in nappies.
England star Jordan Pickford set to face court after car chase
Mail Onlineby Harry Bamforth·10d ago
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford faces a court appearance after being chased by police for exceeding the speed limit by 20mph earlier this year.
Katie Price and MP Suella Braverman join Celebrity Handcuffed
Mail Onlineby Laura Fox·10d ago
Katie Price is set to be chained to MP Suella Braverman for Channel 4's reality show Celebrity Handcuffed.
‘Exceptionally crafted’: why Little Shop of Horrors is my feelgood movie
The Guardianby Juan A Ramírez·10d ago
The key to a feelgood movie, beyond the necessary rewatchability, is familiarity – the real kind that lets you look away or fall asleep without doubting your affection.
China Open: Daniil Medvedev defaulted from Novak Djokovic match after hitting spectator with ball
BBC Newsby Amy Lofthouse·10d ago
- Published Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Baby died after 'mother's internal bleeding mistaken for "wind"'
Mail Onlineby Jaya Narain·10d ago
A baby died after doctors told a mother her life-threatening internal bleeding was probably 'trapped wind', an inquest has been told.
Covid hospitalisations up five-fold in a month, while cases double
Mail Onlineby Ciaran Foreman·10d ago
England is seeing a curious leap in Covid-19 infections, with cases more than doubling in a month, and hospitalisations five-fold, the latest data shows.
England's Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
BBC News·10d ago
- Published England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar, a court has heard.
James Acaster could win Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says
Mail Onlineby Xantha Leatham·10d ago
Comedians have a habit of making people laugh – but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.
Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote
BBC Newsby Henry Zeffman·10d ago
- Published It is not exactly typical for a British party conference, let alone that of one of the smaller parties, to elicit international condemnation.
Jim Davidson dating Maria Rice-Mundy weeks after calling off wedding
Mail Onlineby Rebecca Davison·10d ago
He called off his sixth wedding last month after splitting from his fiancée Natasha, who is 23 years his junior.
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