Burundi’s ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression. Read More
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People say cola and fries are helping their migraines – but there’s a twist
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack? Read More
Disposable vape ban begins – but will it have an impact?
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK. Read More
First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection. Read More
Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs
Women also reminded that they should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking ‘skinny jabs’. Read More
Watch: Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store
The elephant helped himself to nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and some bananas, shopkeepers say. Read More
UK temporarily spared from Trump’s 50% steel tariffs
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries – but the levy remains at 25% for the UK. Read More
Football and other premium TV being pirated at ‘industrial scale’
New research singles out the Amazon Fire Stick as the most popular means of accessing illegal streams. Read More
Train firms must stop criminalising ‘innocent errors’, report says
An inquiry found “disproportionate” punishments for often innocent mistakes. Read More
Simon Jack: Tariff relief for UK but new clock ticking on US deal
If the UK’s deal with the US is not finalised by 9 July, the UK’s tariff on steel will go back up to 50%. Read More