UK pharmacies could be BANNED from selling codeine
Codeine is a highly-addictive painkiller. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is considering making all opioid painkillers prescription-only. Read more...
The Army is not big enough for war, warns General Sir Mike Jackson
General Sir Mike Jackson, who was Chief of the General Staff from 2003 to 2006, said the Army's armoured corps was a 'shadow' of what it was a few decades ago. Read more...
Twitter subscription service survey mentions UNDO feature
Twitter recently confirmed plans for a subscription model and is now surveying users about potential features. There could be the option to undo sent tweets, as well as profile customization. Read more...
Where will the world's next Zika, West Nile or dengue come from?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have studied thousands of species of animals and birds to work out where reservoirs of contagious, mosquito-borne viruses could be. Read more...
A Colombian Chef Shares His Secret to Better Empanadas
For even better flavor and texture in his masa, J. Kenji Lpez-Alt borrowed a technique from the chef Carlos Gaviria milling popcorn. Read more...
Service dog helps woman get through cancer treatments thanks to super suit
Sydnee Geril39;s service dog, Tulsa, has been sporting a onesie at her chemotherapy treatments during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
The (Virtual) Theatrical Fringe Moves Front and Center
Expanding content and experimenting with form, the avant-garde finds a congenial new home online, as two recent offerings demonstrate. Read more...
Deadly Explosions Shatter Beirut, Lebanon
Dozens are dead and thousands hurt. The cause is unclear but the government said highly explosive materials had been stored at the blast scene in the Lebanese capital. Read more...
Valtteri Bottas Finland's F1 hero
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is a rising star in Formula One. Finland's new F1 hero sits down with Amanda Davies in this Circuit special. Read more...
NY attorney general files lawsuit that seeks to dissolve the NRA
James said last year that an investigation of the NRA was underway, part of her campaign promise to dig into the group39;s not-for-profit status. Read more...
Eiza Gonzalez flaunts her toned legs in white summer ensemble after calling out misogynistic trolls
She recently hit back at misogynistic trolls on Twitter. Read more...
Thousands of bikers descend on South Dakota town for 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Up to a quarter of a million people are expected to converge on the city in South Dakota for the 10-day festival, which will feature live music, bikes stunts and races. Read more...
Europe's extreme droughts could increase by seven times by 2100
Computer modelling from German and Czech researchers predict that two-year droughts will increase seven-fold in number across Europe between 2051 and 2100. Read more...
Huw Edwards reveals he battled depression after his father's death - but took up boxing to cope
Huw Edwards, 58, has revealed he battled depression following the death of his father in 2010. Speaking to the Times' Saturday Magazine, he went on to explain how he took up boxing to cope. Read more...
New Womens Soccer Team, Founded by Women, Will Press Equal Pay Cause
Investors in the National Womens Soccer Leagues latest team include sports stars like Serena Williams, Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach and tech and finance entrepreneurs. Read more...