• Mié. Feb 11th, 2026

Motorist receives suspended jail sentence for attempting to drive home after ban

A motorist who attempted to drive home immediately after receiving a driving ban in court has been given a suspended jail sentence, according to the police. Richard Brooks, aged 54,…

Synthomer considers share sale to boost finances

Synthomer, the London-listed chemicals group, is considering raising tens of millions of pounds through a sale of new shares to strengthen its balance sheet. Sky News has reported that Synthomer,…

Beavers released in Somerset to help restore nature in UK

Half a dozen beavers have been legally released at two sites in Somerset in a bid to restore a river and wetland. The releases, one involving a mother and her…

Social media users warned about promoting weight-loss jabs banned as ads

Social media users have been warned they risk breaking the law by promoting weight-loss jabs, after posts by members of the public endorsing the injections were banned by the advertising…

Prince William’s Actions on Saudi Trip Speak Volumes

There was no reaction but we know Prince William and his team at least heard the shout, even if they didn’t hear the full question. As William walked off a…

Vashi jewellery boss faces bankruptcy over alleged £170m scam

The jewelry tycoon, accused of orchestrating a £170m scam that defrauded numerous wealthy investors, faces potential bankruptcy if a bid by his former company’s liquidators succeeds. Insolvency practitioners investigating the…

Drug dealer who set up Home Alone-style booby-trapped house jailed

Ian Claughton, a drug dealer who set up booby-traps in his house inspired by Home Alone, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. He used tripwires and homemade pipe…

The trial aims to hold social media companies accountable for their role in potentially addictive behaviors in young people.Mark Lanier, representing the plaintiffs, accused Instagram and YouTube of intentionally designing platforms to addict children’s brains, referring to Meta and Google as «two of the richest corporations in history» responsible for this manipulation.This trial, the first of many to come, will determine the future actions of social media companies and could lead to significant changes in their operations if they are found guilty.Meta’s lawyer, Paul Schmidt, highlighted the ongoing debate in the scientific community regarding social media addiction, emphasizing the mental health struggles of the young plaintiff at the center of the case. «Trial reveals how social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube are designed to exploit addiction in young users»

During the opening statements of a significant social media trial in LA, Instagram and YouTube have been accused of «engineer addiction in children’s brains». Representing plaintiffs who claim that social…

British Museum secures Tudor pendant linked to Henry VIII with £3.5m fundraising effort

A gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, has been acquired by the British Museum following a successful fundraising campaign. The London museum launched…

BP annual profits decrease by 16% due to weaker oil prices

The original content has been rewritten while maintaining its SEO structure and link types as they appear in . BP has disclosed a 16% decrease in yearly profits due to…