Scientists have uncovered massive, dense rock structures deep beneath the western Pacific, challenging long-held theories about Earth’s mantle. Advanced seismic imaging reveals these anomalies, which don’t fit current models of subducting tectonic plat…
‘We visited region on government’s red list and it felt safer than the UK’
EXCLUSIVE: The Foreign Office advises against all travel to one particular region but a couple of visited said they felt safer there than in the UK
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.
Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire agreement
The Palestinian group Hamas on Tuesday returned the remains of another Israeli hostage under the Gaza ceasefire deal, the army announced.
Wednesday briefing: What may be in – and out – of Rachel Reeves’s ‘hokey cokey’ budget
In today’s newsletter: As the chancellor prepares to deliver one of the most heavily briefed budgets ever, tax rises, the two-child benefit cap and a ‘mansion tax’ are all on the table• Don’t get First Edition delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereGood …
Moravian stars light up Germany’s Christmas season
The Moravian stars from Herrnhut, Germany, have become a popular Christmas decoration in the country.
Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson and LVMH among top future-ready companies: Study
More than 110 companies in the technology, pharmaceutical and fashion industries were ranked on how prepared they are for the future.
France seeks three-month suspension of China’s Shein discount website
The French government will ask a Paris court on Wednesday to order a three-month suspension in France of the Chinese online retailer Shein, over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons.
Israel identifies the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or.
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.