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UK weather: Why heatwaves hit women harder
BBC News Biologically, women’s greater risk comes down to two things: the natural rise and fall of our hormone levels and our body’s response to heat, which are different to men’s, Dr Arif said. Women produce less sweat and start sweating at a higher temperature, research – including this 2025 study, external – shows. This […]
Samsung may have downgraded the Galaxy S27 Pro’s zoom lens to cut costs
Digital Trends Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro may ship with a far less capable zoom camera than earlier leaks suggested, according to a new report from South Korea’s ETNews. The outlet says the phone’s telephoto camera would use a 12MP sensor and offer 3x optical zoom, not the 50MP 3.5x zoom sensor that multiple prior reports […]
Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police
BBC News The Conservatives have called for the greater use of facial recognition technology to investigate crimes. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp wants to make it a requirement for officers to run images of suspects through facial recognition software, where they have been captured on CCTV, mobile phones or camera doorbells. He also wants officers […]
Father of boy, 7, who died at West Mersea beach felt helpless
BBC News In a statement on a fundraising page Ahmed said: “Twenty minutes before we were due to leave, our family outing became every parent’s worst nightmare. “One moment I was putting our belongings into the boot of the car. The next, I heard screaming. “I ran towards my family, only to find myself repeatedly […]
Japan earthquake: Two workers killed in Aeon Mall blast after re-entering on boss’ order
BBC News Two workers who died in a shopping mall explosion that followed a powerful earthquake in Japan last week were asked by a boss to re-enter the building to secure cash. Their employer, general goods store Habita, has apologised for the “loss of two precious lives”. The two were among 38 people who died […]
Reform UK would use Royal Navy to stop small boats
BBC News Reform UK has said it would launch the “the largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two” to tackle small boat arrivals, if it forms the next government. Under plans set to be announced at a news conference later, the Royal Navy would intercept migrant boats in the Channel and […]
Man arrested after death of nine-year-old girl found injured in industrial estate
BBC News A man has been arrested after the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found with serious injuries in Arbroath. Officers were called to the town’s Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight. The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died. A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection […]
Xiaomi just launched an SUV with seven seats and a bedroom upstairs
Digital Trends Xiaomi’s new family SUV is basically a house on wheels with enough claimed range to cover more than 1,000 miles. It also costs considerably less than its outlandish feature list might suggest. The company has officially launched the SkyNomad N90 Max in China for 299,900 yuan, equivalent to roughly $44,400 through direct conversion. […]
Newcastle United sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m
BBC News Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m. Although Newcastle had already brought in 20-year-old Ewen Jaouen from Reims this summer, the club had also been in the market for a more established number one. Hornicek, 24, flew out to Newcastle‘s training camp in Spain at the weekend to finalise […]