The Bank of England warns rapid AI advances increase financial stability risks, citing cyber threats and stretched valuations. A potential AI bubble could hit UK GDP by 2.2 percentage points.
Cancer Research UK warns that alcoholic drinks sold at UK supermarkets cause seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth, and liver cancer. The charity urges cutting down, as no safe drinking level exists.
Gardeners are urged to turn plant pots upside down this week as temperatures exceed 30°C, helping frogs, toads, and newts find cool, shaded spots to prevent dehydration.
The WHO warns more deadly weeks lie ahead as Europe braces for another heatwave, with Portugal and Spain forecast to reach 43C. Over 2,000 excess deaths were recorded in France in June.
The Royal Horticultural Society advises watering roses in the morning to reduce fungal disease risk. Morning watering allows foliage to dry, preventing mildew and black spot.
Two thirds of Londoners struggled to sleep during June's tropical nights, with 14% losing over four hours, a YouGov/Greenpeace survey found.
As UK temperatures soar to 35°C, experts advise unplugging appliances like air fryers, tumble dryers, games consoles, chargers, and lights to reduce residual heat and save money.
The Met Office confirms the start of the third UK heatwave of 2026, with temperatures reaching 35C. Unlike previous heatwaves, this one won't be record-breaking due to westerly winds.
The UK has entered its third heatwave in as many months, with temperatures expected to reach 35C. Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern England.
Donald Trump sparked health concerns after he was seen struggling to climb the stairs onto Air Force One, pausing and clutching the banister, as viewers commented on his slow pace.
A petition for free TV licences for all pensioners has 14 days left to reach 100,000 signatures, currently at 47,819. The DCMS says it is 'considering concessions' after the petition triggered a formal response.
Trump administration to ease refrigerant rules for grocery stores, aiming to lower costs; critics warn of climate impact.
Over 2 million face hunger in Kenya as drought kills livestock; climate change blamed for failed rains and worsening conditions across Horn of Africa.
President Trump broke his silence after USA's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium, boasting about US military power on Truth Social without mentioning the defeat.
Experts urge gardeners to top up bird baths with fresh water daily to help robins and other birds beat summer heat. RSPB warns of disease risk and advises weekly cleaning.
Gardeners are urged to refill bird baths daily with fresh tap water to help robins and other birds stay hydrated and cool during hot summer weather, according to the RSPB.
A grandmother describes her escape from Venezuela's twin earthquakes as £10 million is raised in under a week through the DEC Appeal. Over 2,500 dead, 96,000 buildings damaged or destroyed.
Dr Xand Van Tulleken reveals how nature improves health, citing studies showing lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and better recovery. Over 7.4 million in England lack nearby nature.
Gardeners should top up bird baths with fresh water daily to help robins and other birds stay healthy during summer temperature swings, says RSPB expert Adrian Thomas.
Six mysterious metal balls washed up on Forrest Beach, Queensland. Officials suspect they are pressure vessels from a foreign rocket, and a 50-metre exclusion zone has been set up.
A new study from Columbia University finds that shortening sleep by 80 minutes per night leads to an average weight gain of one pound every six weeks, with increased sedentary time.
A Columbia University study found that losing 80 minutes of sleep nightly leads to 1lb weight gain every six weeks and increased sedentary time, affecting a third of adults.
Greater Manchester's cultural success is about an ecosystem that treats arts as essential civic infrastructure, not ornament. Mark Ball argues for a national cultural ecology where regional strength complements London.
Britain is set for baking weather well into September, with forecasters predicting this week's 34C heatwave isn't the last. The Met Office forecasts 35C this week and more heatwaves through summer, with a three-month hot period eight times more likely tha
13,000-year-old human remains on California's Channel Islands suggest the first Americans may have arrived by boat via a 'kelp highway' rather than a land bridge, rewriting migration history.
Around 10,000 protesters formed a human chain in the sea at S'Arenal de sa Ràpita, Majorca, warning that new planning rules could turn the protected Es Trenc area into a tourist hotspot like Magaluf.
Experts warn Israel's bombing of Iran's oil depots causes acid rain, toxic fallout, and long-term environmental damage, with health risks and regional retaliation fears.
Genetic testing could speed restoration of American chestnut trees by identifying disease-resistant hybrids, but some experts urge caution.
Toxic algae blooms leave 500,000 without safe water in US, driven by climate change and pollution, with no federal toxin limits.
Antarctica could see over 20% more rain under 2C warming, leading to shrinking glaciers, weakened ice shelves, and ecosystem disruption.