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Two skulls likely belonging to enslaved people returned to Brazil after Harvard used them in eugenics studies

The remains had been outside Brazil since the 19th century. One was taken about 190 years ago from Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia; the other, about 160 years ago, from Rio de Janeiro – and were welcomed back…

Royal Regiment of Scotland soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus

He was arrested on 19 October, two days after the DSCC was informed of the alleged rape of a woman serving in the British Forces Cyprus, which is part of the British armed forces. Horne was remanded in custody pending a…

Welsh NHS bosses call for multi-year health funding

Next week, ministers will unveil draft spending plans for all public services for the 2027-28 financial year. The NHS accounts for almost half of the Welsh government's £27.5bn annual budget, but health leaders say…

Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected

BrickLink is used by Lego collectors worldwide to buy and sell second-hand sets, source new bricks and purchase limited edition releases. It was originally set up by a fan but acquired by Lego in 2019. The firm wrote on…

Leaders need to ‘show some balls’ after UK court overturns Trinidad anti-gay sex law

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) ruled that the Caribbean nation’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is ‘unconstitutional’. Jason Jones, the LGBT campaigner who brought the case, said the decision would have a…

Two lucky Lotto winners scoop over £2.5m each as 'incredible' draw creates 13 new millionaires

Join today Already a member? Log in Two ticket-holders are £2,590,876 richer after matching all six main numbers in Wednesday's Lotto draw. The pair shared a jackpot of £5.1 million, and Saturday's top prize is now an…

Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike

Transport and other public services across Spain faced serious disruption. Spaniards are due to vote in parliamentary elections on 29 November. The head of the big UGT labour union, Pepe Álvarez, said the strike was a…

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The incident followed a wreath-laying ceremony marking Veterans Day. Hegseth had joined the group for a photo and someone laughed, prompting the US Army sentinel guarding the tomb to shout. "All visitors will maintain an…

Best odds guaranteed explained for UK racing bettors

If you click links to other sites on this page, we will earn commission. Getty Best odds guaranteed (BOG) means racing bettors receive either the starting price or the odds they took when making the bet on a horse…

Crooked funeral director Robert Bush in bid to appeal against prison sentence

Funeral director Robert Bush appearing at Hull Crown Court, for sentencing (Elizabeth Cook/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I…