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The timing of Andy Burnham’s “first substantive visit” to Scotland since becoming prime minister “appears purposeful, if not provocative”, said BBC Scotland’s political editor Glenn Campbell. The avowedly pro-union PM has headed north to deliver a speech in North Lanarkshire as the Scottish National...
Most people think of testosterone as “the defining male hormone”, said biochemist Daniel Kelly on The Conversation. But women produce it too, and testosterone therapy has long been used to treat low libido and improve energy.Testosterone is also increasingly being used to manage menopause-related sy...
More than a third (37%) of children aged 12 to 15 fall asleep watching a screen, according to CyberSafeKids. A survey of 1,200 children by the online safety charity found that two-thirds of those in secondary school, and a third in primary school, have no restrictions on their online activity.
11,400: The record number of drivers hit with fines or penalty charges last year after their number plates were allegedly cloned by criminals, according to newly published RAC data. The tally of disputed penalties involving suspected vehicle cloning was up by 9% from 2024 and 93% on 2018.
US Democrats don’t know whether to trust the numbers or their guts. Recent voter intention surveys are predicting a “blue wave” in next month’s midterm elections, but the party faithful are not so sure. Some fear that a Republican resurgence – or maybe just a polling error – could still upend their ...
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The Explainer Women are turning to male hormone to alleviate symptoms like brain fog and mood swings but concerns over safety and dosing persist

The Explainer While we wait for confirmation of the chancellor’s plans, practical action can still be taken

The Explainer Saudi Arabia renews efforts to help the Yemeni government oust Iran-backed rebels, who control vast swathes of the country

The Explainer Israeli PM denies he was warned by Egypt and UAE of an impending attack

Talking Points Prices remain high, but Putin gets a cash infusion

Talking Point Heroism of crew and passengers who thwarted attempted terror attack cannot mask underlying security failures

Talking Point Downing Street backtracked on PM’s remarks that drew attention to his close relationship with the UAE



Under The Radar One of aviation’s ‘greatest mysteries’ might be about to be solved

Under the Radar The UAE proxy is a force to be reckoned with in battle for control over global shipping

Under the Radar Women in China increasingly turn to US for surrogate babies, while elite men are paying for large numbers of children

Speed Read It comes less than two weeks after the rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour

Speed Read Democratic lawmakers have demanded more details about the ad

Speed Read The two leaders have “never gotten along better,” Trump claimed

Speed Read The parts were “inexplicably diverted” to the city, Bloomberg reported
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