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Pentagon pulls mandatory testosterone testing rules just one day after rollout, but says the underlying screening policy remains in effect as guidance is updated.

Trump urged Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to stay, but he resigned after reportedly warning the president about Pete Hegseth, deepening a Pentagon leadership crisis.

A drug approved for pancreatic cancer shows promise in treating lung cancer, with early trials indicating tumour shrinkage in over 30% of patients. Larger studies are underway to confirm these findings.

A flash detected by the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter detector in South Dakota intrigues physicists, offering a potential hint of dark matter, though alternative explanations remain possible.

The Metropolitan Police plans to deploy live facial recognition cameras in London's West End by 2026, despite pending legislation. The expansion follows a successful pilot and significant funding commitments.

The UN warns that the intensifying El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, posing significant risks to global weather patterns, economies, and communities.

De Nederlandsche Bank has shifted 86 tonnes of gold bullion from North America to London between March and August 2026.

Patagonia sues Trump administration over a 91% Bears Ears cut, igniting a fierce battle over Tribal sovereignty, mining and presidential power.

BBC Breakfast faces backlash after reporting bigger migrant boats, despite Channel crossings being at a six-year low and a record 230 people crossing in one vessel.

Trump faces backlash after mocking an unnamed 'extremely obese' friend at the White House, as critics fire back that the president was 'looking in the mirror'.

A UN report warns that global warming is set to exceed the 1.5°C threshold soon, urging immediate action to mitigate severe climate impacts and irreversible tipping points.

New Mexico schools face backlash over the mandatory use of AI reading tool 'Amira', with concerns about data privacy and assessment accuracy. Parents and educators demand transparency and control over data usage.

China's navy has become the largest globally by ship count, surpassing the U.S. This shift highlights China's sustained naval expansion and the challenges facing America's shipbuilding capacity.

USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 286 days at sea, amid reported mental-health concerns, harsh conditions and a record-breaking Middle East deployment.

Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb says the White House is becoming 'a whorehouse and Las Vegas' as Trump's controversial $400 million ballroom project moves forward.

Thomas Massie accuses Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of US sex crimes on the House floor, urging the DOJ to act as the Epstein files battle intensifies.

Netanyahu boasts that 1,000 hours on US television helped shape American opinion on Iran, fuelling explosive questions over whether he influenced Trump or went as far as tricking him into war.

A new report by the Internet Archive reveals how modern culture, including music, video games, and news, is disappearing due to streaming platforms and licensing deals.

Pakistan and Iran have deported over six million Afghans since late 2023, straining Afghanistan's resources. Returnees face poverty and Taliban restrictions, while international aid falls short.

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict.

New data reveals women in Britain are nearly twice as likely as men to report depression diagnoses, sparking debate over psychiatric overdiagnosis and gender disparities in mental health care.

A Japanese high school staffer and two young women face allegations over the deaths of 55 hamsters, with police uncovering videos linked to killings at hotels in Iwate.

Shaun the Sheep has joined the UK storm names 2026 list after winning a public vote. Discover the 21 new names and why Storm Shaun may never actually happen.

JD Vance blasts Abdul El-Sayed over remarks about Usha Vance, delivering a fiery 'keep my wife's name' warning that sparks an instant Will Smith comparison.

Keir Starmer quits Parliament after reversing his plan to remain an MP, ending his 11-year career and triggering a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.

A study shows that access to AI advice significantly reduces people's willingness to admit ignorance, even when the advice is incorrect, raising concerns about AI's influence on decision-making.

The sex doll market is projected to double by 2033, driven by AI advancements and customisation. Ethical concerns arise over consent and societal impacts as dolls become more lifelike and interactive.

The British Army rejected over 200 recruits daily last year, with medical conditions, tattoos, and Commonwealth caps cited as top reasons, amid ongoing recruitment challenges and historically low personnel levels.

A Nepalese headteacher's quick decision to evacuate 900 students saved lives during a devastating flood that destroyed their school and claimed over 1,000 lives across the region.