AI Existential Risk: How Worried Should We Be?
A top AI developer claims a 10% chance AI could wipe out humanity in the next decade. Tech editor Robert Booth examines the growing concerns and resignations.
Category : Health
Schools to cut sugary desserts in new food standards
New school food standards in England will limit sweetened desserts, restrict sugary drinks and deep-fried foods, and require more wholegrains and vegetables to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Villagers tie up phone engineer over poor 5G signal
Furious villagers in Uttar Pradesh tied up a telecom engineer with cables to a mobile tower over persistent 5G connectivity issues, leading to five arrests.
Dog Walking Mistakes: Experts Reveal How to Walk Your Dog Properly
Many dog owners walk their pets incorrectly, experts say. Learn the right way to walk your dog, including loose-leash techniques and the importance of mental stimulation.
Dandruff Management: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
About half the world's population has dandruff. Learn causes, effective over-the-counter treatments, and when to see a doctor for persistent scalp issues.
Drug dealer caught after connecting to public WiFi
Joel Louis, 34, was jailed for 12 years and nine months after police traced him via public WiFi while he hid in a wardrobe.
Drug dealer caught via Wi-Fi login gets 12 years
Joel Louis, 34, of Wembley, was sentenced to 12 years and nine months after police traced his accidental public Wi-Fi login, leading to his arrest and seizure of drugs, cash, and a loaded firearm.
Free Remembrance rail travel for bereaved forces families
Bereaved families of fallen armed forces personnel will receive free National Rail travel for Remembrance weekend, with the scheme funded and extended beyond 2026, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Open Marriage: Constantly Choosing Each Other
Michael and Selena, parents of three, practice ethical non-monogamy, which they say energizes their relationship and helps them reconnect after parenting demands.
Hounslow Council apologises after disabled person left sofa surfing
Hounslow Council left a disabled person and another homeless for over a year after closing their application without notice, prompting an Ombudsman ruling and £1,000 compensation.
Tesco alerts police over fake casino ads on Meta
Tesco has alerted City of London police after unlicensed casinos used its branding in fake ads on Facebook and Instagram, joining firms and sports stars targeted in scam endorsements.
Wandsworth SEN school 'transforming' autistic pupils' lives
Ofsted praised Park House School in Wandsworth as 'exceptional' for inclusion, noting transformative outcomes for autistic pupils, including improved communication and family life.
82-year-old lifts 10kg after hospital's strength programme
Christine Tan, 82, from South London, can now lift 10kg after completing Guy's Hospital's 10-week Lift for Life programme, which she credits for transforming her recovery.
First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion
South Australia records first H5 bird flu death of an endangered Australian sea lion, found at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, amid fears for the species' small population of under 12,000.
UK to improve student loan guidance after mis-selling row
The UK government will redesign student loan guidance after MPs accused it of mis-selling, but stopped short of reversing the repayment threshold freeze.
Sex Worker and Mother: Bonnie Blue Debate
Writer Melissa Todd, a former sex worker and single mother, argues that doing sex work and being a good parent are not mutually exclusive, but says involving a baby in sexual content crosses a moral line.
Influencer dies after liposuction, triggering manslaughter probe
Finnish influencer Olivia Oras, 27, died after liposuction in Helsinki. Police probe possible aggravated manslaughter as clinic suspended.
Husband Electrocuted Rescuing Wife From Hot Tub
A Spanish coroner determined electrocution killed Patrick and Thomasina Tobin in a villa hot tub in Cullera, Valencia, after Patrick tried to rescue his wife.
Tribute to Lambeth Man, 39, Killed in Flat
Thomas Carey, 39, found dead with head injuries in Brixton Hill flat on Sept 4. Pub pays tribute. Two arrests made; one man charged with murder.
Misogynistic slang parents must know: bop, huzz, chopped
One in four girls faces degrading name-calling online; 57% of boys admit to joining in. Learn the latest terms like bop, huzz, chopped, and foid to protect your children.
Ear 'eating out' trend: Why it feels transcendent, per expert
Ear 'eating out' goes viral on TikTok with 1.1M views. Kink expert Gigi Engle explains why ear play feels transcendent and how to try it safely.
Man, 66, admits 1998 murder of mum of seven
Trevor Dunkley, 66, pleaded guilty to murdering Patricia Lashley in 1998, telling police he disposed of her body in bins after keeping it in a cellar.
Disabled theatregoer's seven-year toilet battle continues
Michael Gannon, 75, with osteoarthritis, is furious that Kensington's Finborough Theatre still lacks an accessible toilet removed in 2019, despite council efforts.
Greenwich leads UK fertility decline as London births fall
Greenwich has the UK's biggest fertility drop, falling from 2.17 to 1.18 children per woman since 2010, as national births hit a 48-year low.
Woman and baby flee 17th-floor flat fire in Poplar
A woman and child fled a 17th-floor flat in Poplar before it was engulfed in flames. Around 70 firefighters and 50 evacuated neighbours responded.
Poplar Fire: 70 Firefighters Tackle 18th Floor Flat Blaze
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were called to a flat fire on the 18th floor of a 22-storey building on Blackwall Way in Poplar, East London, early Saturday.
NHS urges Black Londoners to donate blood for sickle cell patients
NHS urges Black Londoners to give blood for sickle cell patients, as only 3% of donors are Black despite higher likelihood of needed Ro blood type.
Molly Ticehurst's Parents' 870-Day Fight for Justice
After 870 days, Molly Ticehurst's parents saw her killer jailed for 28 years. Their advocacy for stricter bail laws may save other women.
Richard E Grant no longer remembers wife's final 8 months
Richard E Grant reveals he no longer remembers the last 8 months of wife Joan Washington's life, focusing on happy memories on the 5th anniversary of her death.
BTP seeks owner of teddy bear urn with ashes left on train
A tiny teddy bear-shaped urn, believed to contain human ashes, was found on an LNER service from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen; BTP appeals for the owner to contact them.
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