The army has been drafted in to key locations in London as the UK terror threat has been raised to critical. Soldiers have been put on guard outside Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, with 984 military personnel deployed across the country. The Changing the Guard at the Palace was cancelled and Parliament...
Sweden has listed the entire country on Airbnb in celebration of its freedom to roam principle (or Allemansrätten) which gives people the right to freely explore all public spaces across the country. From a rustic retreat in a historic and mysterious forest in western Värmland to fishing in the pools of...
Some 150 crowdfunding pages have been set up following the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday evening, with over £1.5 million donated so far. An outpouring of unity and support has seen thousands of people go to the JustGiving platform, with one page set up by the Manchester Evening News raising over...
The Senior Artist of the People’s Republic of China, Zhang Huafeng is set to exhibit 30 of his works at a private event hosted by the Clore Centre for Education in the British Museum in London. Zhang Huafeng is both a prolific and prestigious Chinese artist, integrating a Baoshi style of...
China has been downgraded by Moody's for the first time since 1989 sending worrying messages to the rest of the world. Expectations that the country's financial strength will deteriorate in coming years was cited as a primary reason for downgrading the Asian powerhouse. Rising debt and a cooling economy were also...
A natural history documentary about the Scottish Wildcat is set to be filmed in 4K for the first time ever. The Tigers of Scotland feature documentary journeys across Scotland to uncover the traits, clues, underestimated threats, the landscapes and the conservation efforts which currently shape the life of the Scottish...
Early findings from Bond University in Australia have scientifically demonstrated that the "Tapping Therapy" rewires the brain’s neural pathways to reduce addiction and food cravings. "Tapping", also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), is already being used to treat mental and emotional health issues, but this is the first time...
A flamingo stands on one leg because it takes less effort than using two, according to new research. It is possibly the animal kingdom's most iconic pose and the reason for it has remained one of the greatest mysteries in nature. Now, in the first study of its kind, scientists...
A fascinating series of photographs gives an insight into the maintenance work needed to keep The Flying Scotsman running. The world-famous train, which in 1934 became the first locomotive to crack 100mph, is currently touring the UK. It has most recently been in the West Country - and these pictures...