Scientists sequenced Adolf Hitler’s DNA from blood on a sofa taken in 1945, confirming he had Kallmann syndrome—a genetic disorder that impairs sexual development and can cause undescended testes and micropenis.
Why Spicy Food Triggers Sudden Hiccups in Some PeopleThis BriefTea explainer looks at why some people get hiccups immediately after eating spicy food.
Why coffee shops charge extra for oat milk when oat milk is cheaperThis BriefTea explainer looks at why cafés continue adding surcharges for oat milk.
Valve Unveils New Steam Machine Console to Challenge Xbox and PlayStation in 2026Gaming giant Valve has announced the return of the Steam Machine, a home console designed to play PC games on TV screens.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1 with Enhanced Conversational Abilities and Customisation OptionsOpenAI has officially released GPT-5.1, an upgraded version of its AI model featuring two variants - Instant and Thinking.
England Face Ashes Injury Scare as Mark Wood Requires Hamstring ScanEngland fast bowler Mark Wood experienced hamstring stiffness during their warm-up match against England Lions in Perth and will undergo precautionary scans on Friday.
Starmer supports chief after reports of internal disputeSir Keir Starmer maintains confidence in chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after being assured no briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting came from No 10.
Labour to replace police commissioners with council boardsThe Labour government has announced the abolition of all 41 Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wales by 2028, ending what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called a failed experiment that lasted twelve years.
Government plans new nuclear plant in North WalesThe UK government has confirmed Wylfa on Anglesey as the site for Britain's first small modular nuclear reactors.
Met Office warns of heavy rain and flood riskAmber alerts for rain and flooding have been put in place by the Met Office from midday to midnight on Friday as Storm Claudia, named by Spanish meteorologists, approaches the UK.
Music Over Everything: Survey Says 70% Prefer Concerts to SexA new global survey of 40,000 people across 15 countries reveals that 70% would choose a live concert over sex with their partner.
UK exports to America fall to lowest level since 2022UK exports of goods to the United States dropped by 11.4% (£0.5 billion) in September 2025, marking the lowest level since January 2022.
UK Supermarkets Tag Cheese and Coffee as Shoplifting Hits Record LevelsBritish supermarkets are fitting security tags on everyday items like cheddar cheese, instant coffee, and meat as shoplifting reaches unprecedented levels.
Scientists Discover Why Type 1 Diabetes Is More Aggressive in Young ChildrenResearchers at the University of Exeter have revealed why type 1 diabetes is more severe when diagnosed before age seven.
UK GDP Shows Modest Growth As Chancellor Prepares For November BudgetThe UK economy recorded 0.3% GDP growth in the June-August period compared to the previous quarter, with services output leading the expansion.
Starmer apologises for donor named football regulatorKeir Starmer admitted making a mistake in approving David Kogan, a Labour donor to his leadership campaign and local party, as head of England’s football regulator.
Anthropic plans new AI centers in TexasAnthropic will spend $50 billion to build artificial intelligence centers in Texas and New York.
Thailand and Cambodia end peace deal after clashesThailand has suspended the Trump-brokered Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord with Cambodia after fresh violence erupted along their disputed border.