An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa17 hours agoPenny DaleJournalistWomen’s History Museum ZambiaA wooden hunters' toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia...
One of the things I have learned while living in the UK is the horrible effects of hard water. It is flagged as a contributing factor to hair loss and, after a recent bald patch scare, I decided to...
Russian oil took a staggering £3 billion hit in the first three months of 2025 as the country's most vital export is hammered. A combination of sanctions, slowing global demand, and internal...
The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of taking style tips from the late Wallis Simpson. She faced scrutiny when she attended the One World Summit in 2022 and was accused of copying the Duchess of...
Nestled next to Howick, a village often touted as one of Northumberland's hidden gems, Rumbling Kern is a lesser-known beach that can be quite tricky to locate. It's so hidden it doesn't even appear...
Donald Trump with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)The...
LED light therapy is more accessible than ever as a number of wearable tech options have become available at wallet-friendly prices. Rather than forking out a fortune, Magnitone London's Get Lit Tri...
The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws24 minutes agoKatya AdlerEurope editor•@BBCkatyaadlerBBCThink, Denmark. Images of sleek, impossibly chic Copenhagen, the...
Russian exports of crude oil have hit a two year low, as the economic crisis in the country continues to intensify. Oil and gas exports are a major source of income for the Kremlin, providing the...
200-year-old condom with explicit print displayed in Amsterdam14 minutes agoBarbara TaschBBC NewsRijksmuseumAn almost 200-year-old condom has just gone on display at an exhibition at the Rijksmuseum...
Pupils at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, Wigan (Image: Fred Longworth High School)It's a topic that has sparked heated debates across the country. Activists are rallying against proposals...
Stuffing everything tightly into a suitcase is something we're all guilty of when trying to beat hefty airline luggage fees, but it still comes at a price. Clothing, particularly items made from...
A growing number of rail passengers think it is “normal” to avoid paying their fare, a watchdog has warned. But the rail service has made it easier for dishonest passengers by introducing a...
Security queues at 11 UK airports could dramatically decrease following a game-changing travel update. The latest security scanners, utilising advanced technology, have been deployed across the UK...
Lee Budd and son Jonnie Budd, 8, at Blackhorse Primary School (Image: SWNS)Children at Blackhorse Primary School in Bristol will no longer be allowed to bring smartphones to school after a debate...