UK ranking for political integrity falls as parties debate election finance reforms
Britain has dropped further down international measures of political integrity, with new data showing declining public confidence in government standards…
Bavaria retenders regional and cross-border rail services
Bavaria’s regional rail authority has launched new tender processes for both domestic and cross-border passenger rail services after earlier procurement…
OpenAI Drops ‘io’ Name for Planned AI Device After Court Filing
OpenAI will not use the name “io” for its planned AI hardware device, according to a court filing in an…
Ai Weiwei makes first visit to China in over a decade as he discusses AI, censorship and surveillance
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has made his first visit to China in more than a decade, travelling with…
UK Households Turn to Calmer, Low?Fuss Gardens as Spring Projects Gather Pace
A growing share of UK households is reshaping outdoor areas to feel calmer, quieter and easier to look after, bringing…
What a Sneeze Really Signals: Irritants, Illness and the Air We Breathe
A sneeze can stop a room. It can spark worry about a cold, set off a chain of polite “bless…
US military reports two dead in strike on suspected drug boat in Eastern Pacific
US Southern Command said on Thursday it carried out a strike against a boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing two…
Reader poll signals low excitement for Samsung Galaxy S26 among engaged Android users
A reader poll has found limited enthusiasm for Samsung’s next flagship smartphone. In the survey, 70% of respondents said they…
Slovakia moves ahead with €3.1bn plan to link Bratislava to Czech high-speed network and Austria
Slovakia has completed a feasibility study for a two-stage high-speed rail programme worth €3.1bn, setting out a plan to link…
Hidden Seating Tables Signal Shift to Flexible Living in Compact UK Homes
UK households are turning to coffee tables that conceal extra seating, as compact living rooms push demand for furniture that…