Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
Explore the captivating visual history of the Guinness World Records as it marks its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of extraordinary human feats and global phenomena.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.
Katharine Birbalsingh's Michaela Community School celebrates record-breaking GCSE results, proving her controversial 'no excuses' discipline policy delivers exceptional academic achievement.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
A 23-year-old student has stunned academics by achieving a perfect exam record and an IQ surpassing Stephen Hawking's—all without attending a single lecture. Discover how this prodigy defied conventional education norms.
Against all odds, students at Birkenhead College have achieved outstanding A-Level results, proving resilience and determination can overcome adversity.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
The Nasa indigenous community in Colombia is under attack, with children among the victims of escalating violence. Authorities are accused of failing to protect them.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni faces backlash after making inflammatory comments about LGBTQ+ individuals during a Catholic Church gathering in Kampala.
Leading Israeli human rights organisations have condemned their government's actions in Gaza, labelling them as genocidal amid escalating violence.
A powerful new film by an Iranian exile revisits the trauma of imprisonment and interrogation under the regime, offering a stark study of authoritarian control.
Discover the inspiring journey of a modest Scottish cyclist who stunned the world with his remarkable performance in the Tour de France, marking his arrival on the global stage.
New Zealand introduces groundbreaking electoral reforms to enhance Māori representation and align with international human rights standards, sparking both praise and debate.
Human rights groups urge Sierra Leone's president to enforce a ban on female genital mutilation following a landmark court ruling declaring the practice as torture.
A British man shares his emotional journey of falling in love with an AI chatbot, sparking debate about human-AI relationships.
A political prisoner in Belarus recorded a harrowing video detailing brutal torture before his execution, sparking international outrage.
Cambodian monks and families forced out of historic temple amid construction dispute, raising concerns over cultural preservation and human rights.
A deep dive into the contrasting yet equally troubling prison conditions in Venezuela and El Salvador, highlighting human rights concerns and government responses.
A recent competition reveals that human coders still surpass AI in complex programming tasks, sparking debates about the future of automation in tech.
Human rights campaigners call on the UK government to urgently evacuate Afghan writers and journalists fearing Taliban reprisals. Many remain in hiding, their lives at risk.
Several Palestinian families, including US citizens, are being forcibly evicted from their homes in the West Bank by Israeli authorities, sparking international concern.
Human rights organisations report a sharp increase in the detention of medical professionals in Gaza, including doctors, as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
A Michigan man faces serious charges after a woman escaped captivity, revealing a harrowing human trafficking operation. Authorities are now investigating further potential victims.
Two men and two women have been sentenced to hard labour in North Korea after allegedly smuggling and distributing K-pop content, defying the country's strict anti-Western laws.
Authorities in Alabama have dismantled a horrific child sex ring operating from an underground bunker, rescuing multiple victims and arresting suspects linked to the depraved network.