Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
An autumn stargazing forecast: how to make the best of our night sky
The Conversation UKby Alix Violet Freckelton, Research Fellow - Sun, Stars, and Exoplanets, University of Birmingham·18d ago
As autumn settles over the UK, there is something quietly magical about stargazing. Crisp air and early darkness come hand in hand with familiar constellations.
Two-thirds of Labour members think they're taxed TOO LITTLE
Mail Onlineby Greg Heffer·18d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Nearly two-thirds of Labour members think they're taxed too little and want Andy Burnham to hike levies in order to boost spending, a...
Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
BBC Newsby Alys Davies·18d ago
- Published Spain's coalition government has approved new housing measures following protests over the country's housing crisis, sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home in...
Newborn baby is found dead on a beach in North Wales
Mail Onlineby Glyn Bellis; Liz Hull·18d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Police and medical staff are appealing for the mother of a newborn baby to get in touch after an infant's body was found washed up on...
Two former Hungarian ministers detained over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds
World news | The Guardianby Jon Henley Europe correspondent·18d ago
Two ministers in Viktor Orbán’s former far-right government suspected separately of misusing millions of euros of public funds and taking millions more in bribes have been detained, hours after...
Experts say these are the manicure trends you SHOULD be worried about
Mail Onlineby Maanya Sachdeva·18d ago
Flaming red nails were a celebrity style statement in the 80s, the chunky French manicure was the epitome of 90s cool, and glitter was everywhere in the early 2000s.
‘It takes a lot of work’: Deb Haaland puts addiction struggles at center of New Mexico governor bid
The Guardianby David Smith in Washington·18d ago
“It clouds your mind,” recalls Deb Haaland, the trailblazing US cabinet secretary now running to be New Mexico’s next governor.
Stop shaming people for using AI. Start organizing to prevent our obsolescence | Garrison Lovely
The Guardianby Garrison Lovely·18d ago
I don’t need to tell you that people hate AI. The list of grievances is long: slop, cheating, bias, enfeeblement, electricity bills, environmental destruction, exploitation, theft, cybercrime...
How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry
The Guardianby Dan Collyns in Madre de Dios·18d ago
“Halt, stop right there,” shouts a Peruvian Navy Seal, firing warning shots into the air. But the fleeing man pays no attention, scrambling up to the rim of a football pitch-sized crater and...
The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like
The Guardianby Tove Danovich·18d ago
Every night, I can turn off the lights in my room – but I can’t do anything about the outdoor lights in the walkway or parking lot that leak through the curtains.
5 clever ways to reuse conkers in your home and garden this autumn, according to experts – from helping wildlife to deterring pests
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·18d ago
I always think conkers are the hallmark of autumn. The glossy brown seeds of a horse chestnut tree are perhaps best known for their role in the classic children’s game, but gardening experts have...
Judge blasts police force for seven-year delay in poisoning case
Mail Onlineby Andrew Levy·18d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A judge has condemned ‘frankly horrifying’ delays caused by police that meant a case involving a mother who injected her daughter...
RSPCA told to let woman see body of cat as she sues charity for £500k
Mail Onlineby Joe Rossiter·18d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The RSPCA has been told to allow a former lawyer to see her disabled cat's body for a final time before an autopsy after police...
Map reveals where ADHD and autism waiting lists are the longest
Mail Onlineby Zoe Hardy·18d ago
Thousands of Britons pursuing an assessment for ADHD and autism could face delays of up to two years, thanks to strict restrictions on treatment for the condition imposed by local health chiefs.
Turkey’s $17bn fund scandal becomes a political crisis for Erdogan
Middle East Eyeby Ragip Soylu·18d ago
Turkey’s $17bn fund scandal becomes a political crisis for Erdogan A crisis involving Turkish investment funds accused of running Ponzi-like schemes has affected half a million people, with...
Vape tax comes into force this week: Here's how much costs will rise
Mail Onlineby Jane Denton·18d ago
This week a new tax is being imposed on vape products in Britain. It is set to make vaping significantly more expensive and rake in half a billion pounds a year for the Treasury.
To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina Hyde
The Guardianby Marina Hyde·18d ago
Another week, another chance for Nigel Farage to demonstrate his literally hysterical leadership inabilities.
Senate passes bipartisan Protect College Sports Act amid ‘chaos’ in industry
World news | The Guardianby Associated Press·18d ago
The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and...
MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift dominates but do music videos matter?
BBC Newsby Naomi Clarke; Andrew Rogers·18d ago
- Published We're far from the days of blockbuster music videos playing back-to-back on TV channels like MTV.
RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio
BBC Newsby Victoria Bourne·18d ago
- Published US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford "clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor".
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