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A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
The minaret of Shahi mosque collapsed during demolition work to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage.
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
The three year scheme is awarded £65,000 to collect seeds and plant them in the fells.
The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.
The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing to worsening memory and thinking skills.
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
Father Philip Larrey and Father Michael Baggott are on France 24.
The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.
As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe.
In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fire prevention and climate protection.
Steel rails warping and signalling equipment failing in metal cabinets are among the problems to be solved Tarmac softens in the summer heat, which may cause problems on the roads, but even trains running on steel rails are not immune. Railways in the UK are generally designed to operate within a 45C temperature range. The rails expand slightly in the heat, and excessive temperatures can produce “sun kink” with rails warping into S-shapes. The effect is small but the distortion can derail fast trains, so speeds are reduced for safety. Continue reading...
Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
