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A study in German forests found that predator scents, especially from lynx, caused red and roe deer to visit sapling plots less and spend less time browsing, which led to reduced damage; researchers say similar but likely weaker effects could occur where predators have long been absent, such as the UK.

The UK Government announced an AI growth zone in Lanarkshire that it says has attracted £8.2 billion of private investment and could create more than 3,400 jobs.

The Royal Mint will run the Great British Treasure Hunt from Feb 3 to Mar 30, with a 250g solid gold bar valued at roughly £28,000 offered as the grand prize.

Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can read long DNA sequences, including non-coding regions, and predict how subtle mutations affect biological processes; the article reports it could be used to design synthetic DNA to switch genes on or off in specific tissues.

Ahead of a Sundance premiere, Brittney Griner said a new documentary about her 2022 detention in Russia could shed light on parallels she sees with recent U.S. immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

A man later convicted of abusing children had 26 prior convictions before becoming a foster carer, and Glasgow City Council says it is investigating what it knew after a historic complaint was reported.

Ceredigion council is supporting the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign and is urging parents not to give smartphones to under-14s and to delay social media until 16; the guidance is voluntary and follows similar moves by Monmouthshire.

A Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) study estimates military casualties in the Russia–Ukraine war could approach two million by spring, with Russia suffering about 1.2 million casualties (up to 325,000 deaths) and Ukraine 500,000–600,000 (up to 140,000 deaths). A US-brokered third round of negotiations between the two countries is scheduled for this weekend.

King Charles greeted actors including Dame Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Winslet at Windsor Castle for the premiere of his documentary Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, which is due for release next month.

The government will seek a law change to make in-school suspensions the default while current law requires suspensions to take place off-site. New guidance will say headteachers should send pupils home only in extreme circumstances, though they will retain discretion to do so.

A mouse study found a pathway in the insular cortex that appears to sustain chronic pain, and suppressing that pathway reduced pain responses in the animals. Researchers say further study is needed to determine whether the same mechanism applies in humans.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rules to strengthen oversight of organ procurement organizations and to encourage greater use and tracking of medically complex (less-than-perfect) organs; the proposal is expected to be finalized later this year.

An RPG was fired at Mayor Akmad Ampatuan's SUV in Shariff Aguak; police say the vehicle escaped and four suspected assailants were later killed in a police pursuit and shootout.

Amplify Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of four Arkansas women who say they were denied abortions under the state's near-total ban, alleging the laws are vague, dangerous and violate the state constitution; the governor's office says it will defend the state's laws in court.

A new 90-minute Prime Video documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, explores King Charles's lifelong environmental campaigning and his 'harmony' philosophy; the film is narrated by Kate Winslet and will be released on February 6.

King Charles hosted a premiere at Windsor Castle for Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, a documentary about his lifetime commitment to the environment. The film was shot over seven months last year and will be released on Prime Video on 6 February.

Arsenal beat AS FAR Rabat 6-0 to reach the final and will face Corinthians, who defeated Gotham FC 1-0; fans at the Gtech Community Stadium described a lively atmosphere while also raising concerns about fixture congestion.

Dame Vera Baird’s Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five cases of men given IPP sentences when under 21 to the appeal courts, and about 2,400 people remain held under IPP, a sentence type abolished in 2012.

A Brazilian study published in Nutrition reported that chia oil and chia flour altered gene expression tied to satiety and improved the brain's response to leptin in rats fed a high-fat, high-fructose diet.

Wes Streeting said he wants to introduce prostate cancer screening on the NHS after meeting charities and experts; the UK National Screening Committee will issue its final recommendation in March.

Kieran Humphreys was convicted of murdering six‑month‑old Archie Woodbridge and has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years before parole may be considered. Three others admitted conspiring to pervert the course of justice and received shorter prison terms.

Authorities say a pregnant woman was found dead in a Downers Grove home that had been set on fire; a 19-year-old has been arrested and is due in court for a detention hearing.

We Are Mansfield, a local film and cultural project, has been incorporated into year seven lessons at Queen Elizabeth's Academy as part of a unit on The Importance of Place.

A 33-year-old man threatened to put ricin into Luton's water supply and has been jailed after reports he experimented with radioactive material in a garden shed.

King Charles appears in the documentary Finding Harmony - A King's Vision, presenting his long-held belief that people should live in harmony with the natural world, and the film will premiere at Windsor Castle ahead of a Prime Video release next month.

Federal agents shot and killed a protester in Minneapolis, and senior administration figures including Stephen Miller have altered their public statements; DHS says an investigation is under way.

Esther Ghey urged MPs to support an immediate ban on social media for under-16s, saying a planned government consultation could take too long and risk further harm. MPs will debate amendments to the children's wellbeing and schools bill, and the government's consultation is due to report this summer.

Winchester Sport and Leisure Park has been nominated as Official Delivery Partner Venue of the Year at the British Gymnastics Awards 2026, recognising its inclusive coaching and programmes for all ages and abilities.

Sarah Mullally was confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury in a formal ceremony, and the article notes she has spent more time in bureaucratic roles than in ordinary parish ministry.

A 66-year-old prisoner, Paul Tyler, has been sentenced to an additional 18 years and given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order after pleading guilty to historic sexual offences against two children, following reports made to Humberside Police in 2022.