Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet
Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer and his health secretary have been lauding the potential of the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Given as regular injections, the treatments – Wegovy and…
When is Diddy’s trial? What to know about his legal troubles
Getty Images If convicted, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces up to life in prison Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the most successful rappers and music moguls in the US, will soon…
UK considering rules for universal charging cable
Getty Images The UK government is considering whether to require all new electronic devices to use the same type of charging cable. A call for evidence launched in October is…
NewJeans singer Hanni gives tearful testimony on workplace harassment
Getty Images A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment. Hanni, who is 20 years…
Interest rate cut hopes raised by slowing wage growth
Getty Images Expectations that UK interest rates will be cut in November have risen after wage growth slowed to its lowest pace for more than two years. Pay grew at…
Prague to ban organised night pub crawls in bid for ‘refined’ visitors
Prague is to ban night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies, in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting and attracting more “refined” visitors instead. The Czech capital’s authorities…
Phillip Schofield announces the death of his mother
Former This Morning host Phillip Schofield has announced the death of his mother, after a “heartbreaking weekend”. Schofield said: “I’ll forever be proud and privileged she was my mum. I…
Girl’s life saved by pioneering study of rare diseases
Lisa Hawker The family of a young girl say her life was saved after a pioneering study was able to diagnose her incredibly rare genetic disorder, leading to better treatment.…
Colson Whitehead adaptation ‘breaks the rules of cinema’
Amazon MGM Studios Some critics have said the POV-style shooting makes for a more immersive viewing experience A US film which has divided critics over its unusual style of shooting…
Melanie Martinez fan’s meet-and-greet after Trilogy Tour no-show
Family photo Lilly in a handmade dress which represents the different Melanie Martinez albums A teenage pop fan who was let down when a long wished-for meet and greet with…