Researchers uncover hidden psychology behind a ‘good kiss’ A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered. Researchers at Abertay University set out to test the assumption that kissing sparks sexual chemistry, and to explore how cognitive and
Palestine Action co-founder wins High Court challenge but group remains banned Palestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge. Huda Ammori took legal action against the Home Office over then-home secretary Yvette Cooper’s decision to proscribe the group under the Terrorism Act 2000. Judge Dame Victoria Sharp
Trump condemned for revoking scientific finding on climate change The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. The rule finalised by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinds a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding that determined
Men urged to avoid buying illegal ED drugs as almost 20 million tablets seized The medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years. The “stigma and embarrassment” of erectile dysfunction is being
Kyle Barbie Doll Set for Shelves Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume. The Barbie Signature Collector Doll was made after toy manufacturers Mattel worked closely with the Australian singer. The company previously
Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown. Under the three-year partnership, Centrica will help provide further essential household goods to those who need them. Mr Brown and
Stroke victim with just one rare symptom highlights unusual signs of condition A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition. Gordon Robb had a bleed on his brain but was reluctant to seek emergency care after not experiencing
Thomas Tuchel signs new England deal through to Euro 2028 Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028. The Football Association announced on Thursday morning the German was set to stay on, with his previous deal only running until
Sean Dyche sacked with Nottingham Forest fearing drop as Vitor Pereira is linked Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation. Dyche was fired in the early hours of Thursday morning after his side were held to a goalless draw with
Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”. Sir Jim, one of Britain’s richest men, has been under pressure from a string of high-profile politicians, including Sir Keir