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US researchers have found a potential link between air pollution and childhood obesity. The study suggests that exposure to a common air pollutant, a neurotoxin, in infancy may disrupt impulse control in children. This disruption can lead to overeating and…

Buckingham Palace has denied reports that Prince Harry will stay at a royal residence during his upcoming visit to the UK. The Duke of Sussex is expected to visit the country for the coronation of King Charles III. A dispute…

Mark Nelson, a 46-year-old Jamaican man, is facing deportation from the UK despite living in the country for 26 years. Nelson's case is one of the first to emerge since the government announced new immigration measures in last week's immigration…

Southern Europe is grappling with devastating wildfires, prompting thousands to evacuate their homes. France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece are among the countries severely affected by the blazes. A prolonged heatwave has created a volatile environment, with dry conditions fueling the…

The UK's Daily Telegraph is considering expansion into the US market, posing a challenge to Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Axel Springer, the Telegraph's owner, aims to establish a conservative presence in the US. The company's boss has expressed a "bold…

Ocado's founder Tim Steiner will step down as chief executive in December 2027, after leading the online grocer for over two decades. Steiner will remain with the company, taking on a 'founder role' for a further year. This transition is…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner over a £5m donation. Farage claims he is the victim of a 'hit job' aimed at discrediting him. The donation, made by former Brexit Party donor Christopher…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Nato leaders to make "strong decisions" at their upcoming summit in Ankara. His call comes after Russia launched a barrage of overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing 11 people. The capital city was hit by…

Millions of mourners have gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who held the top position in Iran's government since 1989, was killed in US-Israel airstrikes in February. The procession is a significant event,…

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died recently. The funeral procession drew massive crowds, with mourners dressed in black and carrying flags bearing the phrase "We will rise". Khamenei, 83,…

China has conducted a missile test in the Pacific Ocean, with a test missile carrying a dummy warhead landing in the Pacific, according to Chinese state media. The test has raised concerns about regional security. Meanwhile, in Australia, Prime Minister…

A Scottish village in Lanarkshire is experiencing growing concerns over a proposed AI datacentre. The development, initially touted as a boon for the local economy, has sparked fears among residents about its true impact. Plans for the datacentre were first…

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has accused major breweries of misleading consumers about the origins of their craft beers. Camra claims that some big brewers are acquiring small, independent breweries and then rebranding their beers as craft products. This…