Young women tell BBC of rape, assault and harassment at Army training college for teenagers
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:09 GMT
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:37:08 GMT
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:36:23 GMT
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:13 GMT
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:14:22 GMT
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:43:03 GMT
Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:28:06 GMT
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:33:33 GMT
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:30:46 GMT
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
Families express anger over jailed funeral boss's letter
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:02:10 GMT
Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.
