Reveals

Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackleThousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed as “collateral damage” by fishing vessels every year, according to the first-ever analysis of bycatch data.The analysis, by the Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of voluntary conservation groups, reveals the devastating toll bycatch, the accidental capture and killing of non-target species by fishing vessels, is having on marine species. Continue reading...

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, hailed the creation of “Earth’s first starfleet” on Tuesday as he revealed the Artemis III crew and details of the next stages of the space agency’s project to return humans to the moon.An Italian astronaut, Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency (ESA), will be the pilot of the planned two-week mission to lower Earth orbit next year that will test lunar landers from private companies Blue Origin and SpaceX. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Dr David Wilson says former British police officer approached him as part of efforts to influence his workThe author of a Home Office-sponsored report on the Chinese state and organised crime in the UK was the target of failed honey traps and a suspected attempt to compromise him by a former British police officer, it is claimed.Dr David Wilson, whose groundbreaking analysis was declassified in February, has told of multiple attempts to influence him or discredit his work as he sought to examine the policing challenges posed by the Chinese Communist party (CCP) and criminal gangs. Continue reading...

• Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars ceremony, opting not to attend in person to accept his Best Supporting Actor trophy. • Penn has previously criticized the Academy Awards, claiming in 2024 that the event functions more as a "television show" than an artistic celebration and limits diverse cultural expressions. • The actor also revealed a strict personal policy against taking selfies, stating he would refuse even in extreme emotional scenarios involving vulnerable individuals.

• Former Channel 4 News lead presenter Jon Snow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. • Snow, who anchored the news program for 32 years, is a highly decorated journalist and recipient of the 2015 Bafta Fellowship. • The diagnosis and his journey navigating the condition will be documented in an upcoming film.

• Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow, 78, has publicly revealed his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. • Snow will share his personal experience and the impact of the condition in a new documentary airing on Channel 4 later this month. • By speaking out, the veteran journalist aims to raise awareness and support for those living with dementia.

• Alphabet announced a plan this week to raise $80 billion to finance the scaling of its AI capacity. • The move highlights a shift where funding, rather than just technology, has become the primary bottleneck for AI development. • Equity is being prioritized over debt because AI assets face rapid obsolescence and unpredictable utilization, making fixed repayment structures too risky.