The ball is round – and contrary to some keepers’ views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine
Not every World Cup goal is a classic. Sometimes a half-hearted shot goes in as…
Commissioner Zaharieva leads dialogue on how to attract and retain research talent in Europe
Today, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva chaired an Implementation Dialogue on attracting…
The benefits of physical activity at all stages of life for health
Almost everybody reading this will be aware in broad terms that physical activity is good…
US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off
The breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran was perhaps the least surprising…
New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts
Latest evidence highlights the importance of incorporating strength and balance activities throughout life, including those…
Renewed NATO co-operation and defence spending are about strategy, not obeying Trump
The NATO meeting in Turkey, fraught with tension, has concluded. United States President Donald Trump…
OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026
Thank you, Mr Chair. Thank you Professors Wolff and Ascencio; thank you Doctor Steinerte. Your report is expert, detailed and authoritative. It records how Russia operates a coordinated…
Neil the seal is more than a viral animal. He’s become a global folk hero
I am one of Hobart’s many residents who travelled to a nearby beach to witness…
Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century
Millions of pet owners will benefit from the most significant overhaul of veterinary regulation in six decades,…
Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
Most people probably aren’t thinking about the complexity of nature when they get stung by…