It was 20 years ago that Al Gore’s book “An Inconvenient Truth” was published, and … well, it turns out that the truth was inconvenient — for Al and his …
NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found
The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care. Read full story Author:
Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashing
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife. Read full story …
Australia launches urgent review after OpenAI program hacks government health portal
The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters. Read full story Author:
RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash expected to make full recovery
The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station when it plummeted to the ground. Read full story Author:
Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions. Read full story Author:
Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals. Read full story Author:
Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland. Read full story Author:
Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job. Read full story Author:
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says. Read full story Author:
Burnham describes ban on alcohol in football stands as ‘discrimination’
The prime minister opposes the law – in place since 1985 – and believes there is a case to remove it. Read full story Author:
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling Read full story Author:
I couldn’t live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left “in agony” due to her migraines. Read full story Author:
Are we back in big tech’s ‘move fast and break things’ era?
Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast. Read full story Author:
£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein. Read full story Author:
‘I can’t see it stopping’ – Middlesbrough’s young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Last month’s deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough. Read full story Author:
Eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being “constantly shelled”. Read full story Author:
They were labelled ‘pervert glasses’. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy. Read full story Author:
‘Make women feel seen’: Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity. Read full story Author:
Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced. Read full story Author: