BBC News Paul has repeatedly argued that Covid probably leaked from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology – a theory that the CIA backed last year. In the hearing, the senator suggested that while Fauci had said publicly that Covid originated naturally, his diaries indicated he privately believed the virus originated in a medical lab. Republicans […]
BBC News The US military says it has begun launching strikes against Iran in retaliation for an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. Centcom said on X the strikes were “a powerful response” to Tuesday’s firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. […]
BBC News Much of the area is a nature reserve owned by the National Trust, which said it was assisting firefighters. The area is also close to the RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. It asked people to avoid Westleton Heath, Mount Pleasant, Westleton Walks and the main bridleway from the entrance road towards Dunwich. The fire […]
BBC News The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the UK’s four Vanguard-class vessels that have been in operation since 1992, carrying Trident missiles to provide a nuclear deterrent. Those Vanguard submarines are due to be retired in the 2030s, with the Dreadnoughts entering service at the same time. The project has taken 20 years to get […]
BBC News US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is considering asserting more power over artificial intelligence (AI) tools after recent cybersecurity incidents. Asked about OpenAI’s tools being responsible for improperly breaching the private technology of other companies, Trump said: “We’re looking at AI, we’re looking at controls, we’re also making sure […]
BBC News How to get the look: Fairycore-inspired make-up is in, which means sparkles, face gems and glitter. Don’t go for subtle, says Skinner. “The ‘no make-up look’ is gone. Clean girl is out!” There’s a child-like quality to festival make-up, he says, so embrace it – think playful colour and crystals. To stand out, […]
BBC News The UK has struggled with weak productivity growth for more than a decade, and economists say wider adoption of robotics will be essential if businesses are to become more efficient. In its 2026 report SME Technology Adoption in the United Kingdom, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said technologies like robotics […]
BBC News The committee of five women and four men will announce their latest interest rate decision at 12:00 BST, with a hold the widespread expectation. The Bank rate is the MPC’s primary tool for maintaining the rate of rising prices – inflation – at a target of 2%. The latest official figures show inflation […]
