Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? Read More
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts. Read More
Doctors’ strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Read More
Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine. Read More
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. Read More
I’ve been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the “very real frustrations” of women complaining about side effects. Read More
South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son’s drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia. Read More
Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told Read More
What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Read More
Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym. Read More