# Instagram Ads in India Linked to Child Sexual Abuse Material: What the BBC Investigation Found and What It Means Recent reporting has exposed a disturbing trend: paid promotions on Instagram in India were directing users to content linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) hosted on messaging platforms such as Telegram. The investigation highlights […]

# Where Could Tax Policy Shift Under Burnham? Exploring Flexibility Within Labour’s No-Raise Pledges As political attention turns to the next leadership of the country, questions about future fiscal policy inevitably surface. One prominent Labour figure recently reiterated a commitment to avoid raising three of the most politically sensitive taxes—value-added tax (VAT), income tax, and

# Greek Court Hands 10-Year Sentence in 2009 Death of Scottish Tourist Jean Hanlon in Crete A Greek court has handed a 10-year prison term to a man convicted of killing Jean Hanlon, a Scottish woman from Dumfries whose body was discovered in the waters off a Greek island in 2009. The sentence brings a

# Is Your “Lamb” Kebab Really Lamb? What to Know About Goat, Skin and Fat Substitutions Recent reports have raised troubling questions about kebabs and other products marketed as lamb: laboratory checks have shown that many of these items can contain far less sheep meat than advertised, with goat, skin, and fatty trimmings making up

# NASA Launches Robotic Rescue Mission to Catch a Falling Space Telescope — How It Works and Why It Matters NASA has put a robotic spacecraft into orbit with a singular, high-stakes goal: intercept a disabled space telescope before it plunges into the atmosphere and disintegrates. This mission represents a major step for on-orbit servicing

# France Reports 2,025 Excess Deaths During Heatwave Peak as Europe Prepares for More Extreme Weather A recent surge in fatalities in France tied to a recent heatwave has underscored the escalating human cost of extreme heat across Europe. Authorities recorded 2,025 excess deaths at the height of the episode, a stark indicator of how

# NHS Launches “Marathon-a-Month” Reward Scheme to Encourage 30 Minutes of Walking Daily The NHS is preparing to roll out a new incentive programme that rewards people for committing to 30 minutes of walking each day. Developed in partnership with former Olympic athlete Sir Brendan Foster, the initiative—branded the “Marathon-a-Month” scheme—is scheduled to begin early

# Interpol Identifies Ukrainian Woman as Primary Suspect in Monaco Bombing: Timeline, Implications, and What’s Next Monaco authorities and Interpol have linked a Ukrainian national to a recent bombing in the principality. Monaco’s public prosecutor has announced that the individual named by Interpol is not currently inside Monaco territory. This development raises questions about how

# Inside Bandar Abbas: Seized Vessels, Shark Fishermen and the Fragile Calm in the Strait of Hormuz The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz have long been a focal point of global maritime traffic and geopolitical friction. Recently, international reporters — including a BBC team — reached Bandar Abbas on Iran’s coastline, one of

# Late Licence Extensions for England Match Spark Police Concerns Over Resource Strain A last-minute decision to allow pubs and bars to remain open until 05:00 on the Monday following England’s recent match has provoked sharp criticism from policing leaders. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said the unexpected extension, announced at short notice, will