ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
GameCentral readers express deep concern over plummeting console sales, the struggles of Call Of Duty, and the future of major publishers. Is the gaming bubble bursting?
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
British fashion chain River Island is closing 33 profitable branches by January 2026, risking hundreds of jobs. The move follows £33.2m losses and a shift to online shopping. See the full list of affected stores.
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
From a deer eating homework in China to a 75-year-old albatross raising chicks, explore this week's most captivating global wildlife stories and stunning photographs.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
Underwater noise from ships is silencing narwhals and disrupting marine life. Discover the global push for quieter vessels and the scientific evidence driving change.
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
A vulnerable grey seal pup in Cornwall prepares for its first swim as tides rise. Discover the harsh realities of seal pup survival against storms and pollution. Read more about UK wildlife.
A rare grizzly bear attack in British Columbia left 11 people injured. Three heroic teachers fought off the animal. Read the latest on the search.
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
Over 100 volunteers are scouring the Thames for the rare, hairy-shelled snail. Join the citizen science effort to protect this unique London species.
New Zealand announces feral cats will join its Predator-Free 2050 strategy, aiming to protect native wildlife from 'stone-cold killers'. Learn about the controversial plan.
Discover why the internet feels worse, from Amazon to Instagram. Tech critic Corey Doctorow explains his three-step 'enshittification' theory and what can be done to stop it. Listen now!
A viral CCTV video from Lincoln shows an otter and fox on a night-time tour, charming the internet and being hailed as better than the John Lewis Christmas advert. Watch the heartwarming footage.
The folding of Teen Vogue into Vogue marks the end of an era for feminist journalism under Trump's administration. Discover how political pressures and advertising boycotts silenced progressive voices.
Copenhagen elects Green Left mayor as Danish model fails. Labour's immigration strategy faces crisis as progressive voters abandon centrist parties. Learn why chasing far-right voters backfires.
Hannah Shirley, the world's oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, celebrates her 52nd birthday with a Hungry Hungry Hippos party. Discover her incredible story of resilience.
A grizzly bear attack on a school hiking trip in Bella Coola, Canada, has left one dead and 11 injured. The bear remains on the loose as authorities search.
Eleven people injured, two critically, after aggressive grizzly bear attacks school group in Bella Coola. Emergency services continue search for dangerous animal. Stay informed.