Walk into any biomedical research facility in the world, and you’re likely to find them: rats and mice in carefully controlled environments. For over a century, these rodents have been the cornerstone of medical and psychological research. Why scientists use rats for experiments is not a matter of convenience alone; it is a carefully considered choice…
Bought gold in Dubai last year? Here’s how much you made if prices rose 60% The Dubai gold market produced a big surprise in 2025, with one of the most dramatic rallies in recent history. What started as a modest year for bullion turned into a spectacular performance, with the price of 24-carat gold rising…
Crans-Montana, Switzerland — On Sunday, hundreds of people took out a silent march in honour of the victims. The New Year’s Eve Fire occurred at a bar in the Swiss alpine resort of Crans-Montana, resulting in the deaths of 40 people and the serious injuries of many more. Following an hour-long mass at the Chapelle Saint-Christophe…
Next, the FTSE-100 retail behemoth is among a pack of suitors considering a new year swoop to buy LK Bennett, the struggling fashion retailer. Sky News has learnt that Next is weighing a cut-price offer to buy LK Bennett’s brand and other intellectual property assets as it prepares to call in administrators. Retail industry sources…
Many who attended US President Donald Trump’s news conference on Saturday were probably expecting to hear dramatic details of how US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in an early-morning raid. But arguably the most surprising moment came when Trump announced that, now that Maduro is in custody, the US will run Venezuela “until…
US Special Forces commandos destroyed air defence systems to attack Nicolás Maduro’s fortified safe house in a surprise military operation inside Venezuela. Operation Absolute Resolve began under the cover of darkness when about 150 military aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers and reconnaissance aircraft, took off from 20 military bases and naval ships. A photo captured…
Getty Images Wellbeing has become such a priceless (or often expensive) endeavour that we can’t seem to get enough of it. Last year, we were mainlining magnesium and consuming creatine—a muscle-boosting supplement that became mainstream—and we turned to AI chatbots for help with anything from a personalised training regimen to a daily meal plan. And…
