The Met police is facing growing questions over its handling of a pro-Palestine protest in central London at which more than 70 people were arrested. On Friday, trade union leaders became the latest group to write to the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, demanding an independent inquiry into “repressive and heavy-handed policing” at the 18 January…
For the first time, ancient DNA from droppings left by New Zealand’s flightless moa identifies actual species of fungi the doomed birds ate. The snacks, including purple lumps of a trufflelike fungus, might have been berry mimics, says paleoecologist Alex Boast of Manaaki Whenua–Landcare Research in Lincoln, New Zealand. For fungal spores inside the lumps,…
What exactly is speedgolf? This British team just won the World Cup Speedgolf combines running and golf. This British team just won the speedgolf World Cup in Japan. Ryan Peake’s comeback story reached a new height Sunday. The 31-year-old Australian won the 2025 New Zealand Open on Sunday, earning a spot in the field at…
Luka Doncic excited to learn from LeBron James this season Luka Doncic tells media about his excitement to join the LA Lakers in a blockbuster trade that will allow him to play alongside his NBA idol, LeBron James. Arbitrators have ruled in favor of Marc Lore and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez becoming the majority…
Qatar Airways’ acquisition of 25% stake in Virgin Australia approved Qatar Airways’ acquisition of a 25% stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the federal government, AAP reports, subject to conditions. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced the approval, saying the proposal would deliver more flights for Australians, create Australian jobs and strengthen competition…
A 73-year-old British sailor is lost at sea and his yacht has been found “eviscerated” off the French coast in stormy weather. A French air force helicopter was dispatched to find the man after he set off his distress beacon at 3pm on Saturday, approximately 50 miles (80km) west of Lacanau in south-west France. The…