Kevin Church/BBC News These tiny beads could have been stitched onto clothing or attached to jewellery Intriguing new discoveries in a mediaeval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery surrounding the women buried there. They’ve found what appears to be a small building and have unearthed domestic and decorative artefacts, including…
Contributed Edward was one of the first children in England to receive the gene therapy Zolgensma through the NHS. A five-year-old boy who received the world’s most expensive drug as a baby has made “incredible progress” and can walk independently, his mother said. Edward, from Colchester, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which means he lacks…
Wide demonstrations erupted as Iran’s deteriorating economy sparked unrest in the Islamic republic’s rural provinces on Thursday, resulting in at least six deaths in the first clashes between security forces and protesters, officials said. The deaths could mark the beginning of a tough response by Iran’s theocracy to the demonstrations, which have slowed in the…
Getty Images The era of complete anonymity in cryptocurrency transactions is rapidly closing. Governments around the world are implementing stringent new regulations, forcing crypto users to share account details with tax officials. The global shift aims to close the “tax gap” by reporting and taxing digital asset transactions like any other investment. Why This is…
BBC Regular meet-ups with children at a Portadown primary school have provided “a lifeline” for some elderly residents of nearby retirement housing. A scheme that started four years ago brings Primary Two pupils at Bocombra Primary School together with elderly residents living in apartments at Quarry Gardens. The five- and six-year-olds meet with their “friends”…
If you’re starting a GLP-1 medication or have recently begun treatment, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Maybe you’ve heard stories about intense nausea or you’re currently having digestive issues and wondering if what you’re feeling is normal. Here’s the reality: Many people do experience side effects, particularly in the early weeks, and while these…
Global investment opportunities are set to widen meaningfully in 2026, as easing monetary policy, a weakening US dollar, and profit growth outside the United States reshape capital flows, according to a Franklin Templeton report. The asset manager report titled ‘Global Investment Outlook 2026 and Beyond’ said that global markets are entering a phase where returns…
