Iran’s environmental catastrophe has also wrecked its economy
For several decades, Iran has devoted substantial financial, institutional and political resources to military expansion. It has invested heavily in supporting its regional partners, as well as in pursuing geopolitical influence across the Middle East. Previously, the Islamic Republic has shown few signs of swivelling its resources toward fixing its ever expanding environmental problems. And […]
Beekeeping as a hobby – why it’s a great choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness
Anatoliy Cherkas/Shutterstock At first glance, beekeeping might seem an unusual hobby to introduce to young men – a group often discussed in policy and research as being “at risk”, of poor mental health and disengaged from society. Yet perhaps it is precisely because of these societal expectations that beekeeping has such power as an activity. […]
Why Prince Harry lost phone hacking case against Daily Mail publisher
The High Court has ruled in favour of Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers in the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other public figures. This is likely to end the Duke of Sussex’s years-long campaign to prove allegations of unlawful press activity regarding his private life. Judge Matthew Nicklin ruled that the claimants had not […]
Le Pen to run for French presidency despite conviction – her protege Jordan Bardella would make a better candidate
Marine Le Pen has confirmed she intends to run in next year’s presidential election in France, despite her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of EU funds being rejected. A Paris appeals court sentenced the leader of France’s right-wing Rassemblement National (RN) party to three years imprisonment, with two years suspended. She will have to […]
How to keep your medicines safe during hot weather
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com When the weather turns hot, most of us remember sunscreen and water. But what about our medicines? Heat can quietly damage medicines, making them less effective or even unsafe. As heatwaves become more common in the UK and globally, knowing how to store medicines properly is becoming essential. Medicines are more sensitive […]
Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e-waste
Go My Media/Shutterstock The UK has some of the oldest houses in Europe. Half of the homes in England are rated below band C on energy performance certificates. This measure rates a property’s energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), indicating potential energy costs and environmental consequences. To reduce carbon emissions and […]
How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study
Billion Photos/Shutterstock The UK’s immigration and asylum bill has proposed restricting how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted and applied in the UK to make it easier to deport migrants. For years, critics have argued that the ECHR undermines the UK’s border security by prohibiting deportations on the basis of Article 8, […]
What happens inside a tennis player’s brain as they try to return a 148mph serve?
The fastest serve so far at this year’s Wimbledon tennis championships was struck by the Argentinian Thiago Agustín Tirante on the opening day. His serve of almost 148mph (238km/h) was still some way under the Wimbledon record of 153mph, set by Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in 2025. And despite Tirante giving his opponent less than […]
Nigel Farage’s donations: four key claims fact checked by an expert in political finance
It was prototypical Nigel Farage. A cryptic announcement that a statement is about to be made, a wholesale hijacking of the news agenda hinting at a “will he won’t he?” state of affairs, followed by a blistering attack on “the establishment” (or, at least, Farage’s conception of the establishment), and a big finish – he […]
Why Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP, only to stand again – expert analysis
Speaking from the Reform UK party headquarters in Milbank, London, Nigel Farage revealed that he will be stepping down as MP for Clacton – only to stand again for the same seat. Farage referenced allegations about his finances and insisted that he has “done nothing wrong”. Academic experts examine the motivations behind this move. Self-pity […]