Centre for animal sentience to look into animal consciousness and the ethical use of AI in how we treat them If your cat’s sulking, your dog’s whining or your rabbit’s doing that strange thing with its paws again, you will recognise that familiar pang of guilt shared by most other...
‘I didn’t give much thought to the universe’: India’s first astronaut in 40 years inspires next generation of stargazers
The International Space Station has been flying over the country this week and excited children tracking Shubhanshu Shukla’s every move will be hoping for a glimpse of his temporary home on Saturday night As the International Space Station passes over India this weekend, many of those looking up to catch...
Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool
From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensify With the UK bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, 2025 is on course to be a record-breaking year for temperature. As people retreat into paddling pools and...
British man extradited to US to face federal charges in alleged $99 million wine scam
A British man has been brought to the U.S. to face charges in connection with an alleged $99 million Ponzi-like fraud involving expensive wines
Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials
A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case to grow a beard claims Arkansas officials retaliated against him by transferring him out of state
Northern Arizona resident dies from plague
A northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague
Boeing settles with man whose family died in 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
Boeing has reached a settlement with a man whose wife and three children were killed in a deadly 2019 plane crash in Ethiopia
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died
US sanctions Cuban President DÃaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations
The U.S. government has announced sanctions against Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations
Memorial in flood-ravaged Texas city becomes focal point of community’s grief
A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief