A popular bathing spot in Oxford has been affected by a thick layer of bright green duckweed following an unusually warm and dry summer. The water at the River Cherwell in University Parks was initially believed to have been covered by an algal bloom, prompting...
Taiwan has criticised China's attempt to introduce traffic control measures for ships travelling through the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, calling the move "ridiculous". Taipei said Beijing does not have the authority to restrict access to what it considers...
Typhoon Dolphin has struck Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture, bringing powerful winds that injured six people and disrupted electricity supplies across the region. More than 50,000 buildings lost power as the storm moved across Okinawa on Saturday, according to...
As another summer heatwave approaches, many workers are facing a familiar problem: how to stay cool on the commute without looking too casual at work. Choosing an appropriate summer outfit can be surprisingly complicated. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals may provide...
A museum in Lancashire has launched a national appeal to find a rare housecoat believed to be among the earliest surviving pieces from the celebrated Horrockses Fashions brand. The search comes ahead of a major exhibition at the Harris Museum in Preston, which will...
A Ukrainian defence technology startup has expanded dramatically since Russia's full-scale invasion, becoming a major part of Kyiv's long-range drone campaign against Russian targets. Fire Point, a Kyiv-based missile and drone manufacturer, says its systems now...
Financial markets rallied this week after the Trump administration raised hopes that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell as investors anticipated a possible diplomatic breakthrough, while stock markets moved...
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a critical material used in the production of semiconductors and solar panels. The new tariff was introduced through an executive order signed by Trump on Thursday as...
The US labor market weakened unexpectedly last month, with the economy losing jobs instead of recording the growth economists had forecast. Official figures showed that 23,000 jobs were lost, with significant declines in local government education and retail...
A Ukrainian paramedic has described the terrifying moment she was chased by a Russian drone while trying to provide emergency medical assistance in the southern city of Kherson. Inna Lytvynenko said she was responding to a call to treat a woman injured in a Russian...
