‘Remarkable’ insect discovery could benefit modern surgery, say scientists A “remarkable” discovery about a wasp-like insect’s mechanism for cutting into plants could have implications for modern surgery, scientists say. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University examined how female sawflies make such specific cuts when planting their eggs into plants. They found that sawfly’s egg-laying organ – called
Tories ‘up for the fight’ Kemi Badenoch kicks off the party’s conference The Conservatives are “up for the fight”, Kemi Badenoch said as she kicked off the party’s annual conference in Manchester. Breaking with tradition and delivering a welcome speech at the start of the conference on Sunday, Mrs Badenoch acknowledged the Conservatives had “a
Rally marking two-years since October 7 attacks Hundreds of people joined Hundreds of people have joined a rally in Manchester marking the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. North West Friends of Israel decided to go ahead with the pre-planned event amid safety concerns in the wake of the terror attack on a
George Russell wins Singapore GP McLaren duo collide on opening lap Oscar Piastri blasted Lando Norris’ driving and then accused McLaren of being “unfair” as the world championship rivals collided on the opening lap of a Singapore Grand Prix won by George Russell. The title tension between team-mates Norris and Piastri has bubbled along all
Scottish Lib Dems call for action on self harm in prisons The Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for more action to tackle self-harm in Scottish prisons after figures revealed there have been more than 4,000 such incidents since 2021. Figures obtained by the party through freedom of information (FOI) showed these have included more than
William ‘deeply proud’ as Earthshot finalists announced ahead of Rio ceremony The Prince of Wales has said the “urgent optimism” at the heart of his environmental Earthshot Prize feels “unstoppable” as the 2025 finalists are announced. William founded the prize to recognise and scale up ideas to help “repair” the planet, with the five winning
Taylor Swift hails ‘phenomenal’ Welsh fans saying they are ‘on another level’ Singer Taylor Swift has hailed her “phenomenal” Welsh fans saying they were “on another level” during the Eras Tour. The 35-year-old was speaking after the release of her 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl on Friday, where she was asked about
Arrests at pro-Palestine protest amid condemnation from politicians Arrests have begun at a pro-Palestine protest in London that is taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack. Officers have made arrests in Trafalgar Square where people are holding placards in support of Palestine Action
Police step up patrols at Manchester synagogues after terror attack Police have stepped up patrols at synagogues across the Manchester area following the terrorist attack which killed two people. Three men remain in hospital following the car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on Thursday. On Friday night,
Storm Amy: Fresh amber warning as more travel disruption expected Storm Amy is expected to cause more issues for Scots on Saturday following travel chaos, power cuts and floods the night before. The north of Scotland will face a new amber warning for “damaging” winds with gusts of more than 90mph in some areas. Most