Why are the online far right so successful in shaping our political language? With Dr Robert Topinka At a press conference in September, Reform UK announced a seismic policy proposal – the end of indefinite leave to remain for immigrants. This change, which would drastically transform the UK immigration system,...
Starwatch: look east to catch the zippy Orionids meteor shower
The speed of the shower creates swift, bright streaks across the night sky, at a typical rate of 20 meteors an hour As seasoned meteor spotters will tell you, each meteor shower has its own peculiar characteristics. Earlier in the month, the Draconids were characterised by their slow-moving meteors. The...
No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago
A United Airlines flight has clipped the tail of another United aircraft at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-11-27-40-58, Powerball: 10
Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods, goddesses to life
It's been more than a decade since the last big ancient Egypt show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity and cancer found in dummies, tests find
BPA, a synthetic chemical used in production of plastics, found in baby products made by three big European brands A chemical linked to impaired sexual development, obesity and cancer has been found in baby dummies manufactured by three big European brands. Dummies made by the Dutch multinational Philips, the Swiss...
‘London could 100% compete with Cannes’: Aids charity UK gala debut honours Tracey Emin
AmfAR, set up by Elizabeth Taylor, is known for hosting lavish parties and raising huge sums for HIV and Aids research It’s recognised for its pomp, the celebrity supporters and the fabulously glamorous locations, but for the man behind the amfAR gala, an A-list charity roadshow that rolled into London...
DNA from discarded cup leads to man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in NY
Prosecutors say a Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting five women during a New York City crime spree in the early 1990s was linked to the cases by DNA authorities obtained from a discarded cup he had used inside a sheriff's office
FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built