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culture2 min read10/19/2026Ice Age camp offers a picture of daily life in Alaska
An ancient camp contains evidence of hunting, cooking and toolmaking, as well as possible travel across the Bering Land Bridge.
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world-news2 min read10/19/2026EU approves security mission to support Lebanon
A new EU mission could begin within months, supporting Lebanon’s police and security forces without replacing UN peacekeepers.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Research links fine air pollution particles to eye disease
A review involving millions of people suggests that exposure to fine particles in polluted air is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Netflix chooses Peter Rice to lead its content business
Former Disney television chairman Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria at Netflix. The appointment follows an announcement of around 1,000 job cuts.
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business2 min read10/19/2026The advice behind Ron Vachris's rise at Costco
Ron Vachris worked his way from forklift driver to chief executive, guided by his father's advice about choosing the right company.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Airlines use chef partnerships to refresh premium cabins
Famous chefs are helping airlines improve meals for premium passengers, offering a quicker change than replacing seats.
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business2 min read10/18/2026TSMC sets another profit record while planning cautiously for 2027
Strong AI demand helped TSMC achieve its sixth consecutive record quarterly profit. The company is expanding its factories despite concerns about costs and the economy.
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sports2 min read10/18/2026Kartal fights back to reach first WTA 1000 final
Sonay Kartal overcame Jelena Ostapenko in Wuhan and will become Britain's highest-ranked woman, just three tournaments into her return from injury.
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culture1 min read10/18/2026Fort discovery may support legend about Roman ruler in Wales
An ancient fortification linked to Magnus Maximus may provide evidence for a legendary camp in Wales. The Roman ruler also appears in medieval stories.
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travel2 min read10/18/2026Explore Sigulda’s autumn colours and castles
A short train journey from Riga brings visitors to Sigulda, where autumn woodland surrounds a river valley, caves and castles.
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world-news2 min read10/18/2026Action against violence towards children is too slow, UN expert warns
Najat Maalla M’jid says growing crises and online threats are making child protection harder, despite two decades of progress.
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technology2 min read10/18/2026Citroën plans an affordable electric return for the 2CV
A new electric concept brings back the simple style of Citroën's classic 2CV. The company aims to start production by 2028, with prices beginning at around €15,000.
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environment2 min read10/18/2026Search for giant crayfish raises a question about growth
Researchers compared large crayfish across North America and found signs of a possible biological limit to their size.
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business2 min read10/18/2026Silver ring listing removed after expert finds cadmium
Jayne Bond raised concerns about a new seller offering a familiar ring design. Initial tests detected cadmium, and Amazon removed the listing.
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entertainment2 min read10/18/2026George Takei’s unusual guest role in The Neighbors
The actor played the father of an alien leader in a comedy that brought him together with Mark Hamill.
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careers2 min read10/18/2026Shaquille O’Neal keeps learning with a fifth university degree
O’Neal is studying crime at Sacramento State University and encouraging young people to value experience and face-to-face learning.
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culture2 min read10/17/2026Giant royal statues uncovered after man's discovery in Egypt
Excavations in Behbeit Al-Hagar revealed remains of two enormous statues, including a crowned head of Ramesses II.
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science2 min read10/17/2026Forgotten museum fossil identified as a new dinosaur species
Scientists have identified a new meat-eating dinosaur from a skull fragment kept in a museum for almost a century. It is the first confirmed megaraptoran found in Europe.
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business2 min read10/17/2026Seven new river ships take Viking's fleet to 109
A naming ceremony in Amsterdam marked Viking's latest expansion, with seven river ships joining its fleet for journeys in Europe and Egypt.
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world-news2 min read10/17/2026EU removes restrictions on Hungary's funding
The decision releases €4.2 billion and restores Hungary's access to two European programmes. Other funds depend on an assessment of the country's reforms.
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