Private lunar exploration could prevent us from learning more about mysteries of the universe, scientists say

A chance to unpick the secrets of the dawn of the universe could be threatened by private companies mining on the moon, a Harvard astronomer has warned.

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Elon Musk&s purge begins with mass firing of US government workers

Mass firings at multiple US government agencies have begun as US president Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk accelerate their purge of America&s federal bureaucracy, union sources and employees familiar with the matter told Reuters yesterday.

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How America&s ‘crunchy moms& found a taste for Trump and RFK Jr

Tallow was neither a word nor a substance I often encountered growing up, if I encountered it at all. These days, however hard I try, I can&t seem to get away from the hard fat of grazing animals.

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Ukraine ‘won&t accept& any deal negotiated behind its back with Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky warns Donald Trump

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned he will reject any peace negotiated between the US and Russia as European leaders rounded on Donald Trump.

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New Jersey man sues after his wife is killed by hippo in Zambia

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed by a hippopotamus is suing a safari company, claiming their tour guide failed to keep her safe before the attack.

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Hamas agrees to release hostages as fears over ceasefire in Gaza are averted

Hamas signalled yesterday that a crisis threatening to unravel an already fragile ceasefire in Gaza could be avoided even after trading accusations with Israel this week of ceasefire breaches.

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