A rare spider species thought extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, thrilling conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, nicknamed the white-knuckled wolf spider for its pale leg joints, was found by entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve—a site reachable only by boat. The species had not been recorded in Britain since 1985. Lyons made the discovery with just minutes left before their boat pickup. “I’ve seen 559 spider species in the British Isles, and this one was by far the most exciting,” he said. The tiny spider, only about…
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Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min has become the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning $11.2 million in total compensation, according to new salary data. Son, who joined LAFC from Tottenham in August, earns $10.4 million in base salary and scored nine goals in just 10 matches since arriving. Only Lionel Messi earns more, with $12 million in salary and $20.4 million total compensation at Inter Miami. Messi’s figures cover his current contract through 2025, excluding extra team and affiliate deals. Miami recently announced he had agreed to an extension through 2028. Other high earners include Hirving “Chucky” Lozano…
New climate plans from more than 60 countries would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN report has found. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said progress was being made but warned that “acceleration must start now.” Major emitters such as China and the EU have yet to submit full plans. China’s target to cut emissions by only 7–10% from its peak by 2035 has been called too weak, while the EU remains divided over its own goals. The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where…
Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run across all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read a club statement issued a day after their 1-0 defeat to Lazio. Reserve team boss Massimo Brambilla will serve as interim manager. Tudor, who took over from Thiago Motta in March, was the club’s first foreign manager since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juventus defender, he spent nearly a decade at the club as…
The US and China have agreed on a final deal to transfer ownership of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Sunday. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said the deal was completed in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping later this week in South Korea. Valued at $14 billion, the agreement gives US and international investors a 65% stake in TikTok’s American arm, with ByteDance and Chinese shareholders holding less than 20%. Oversight of the app’s algorithm will move to the new board, dominated by US investors. The sale follows…
The Co-op has instructed staff to give vapes greater prominence in stores in a bid to recover millions in lost sales following a damaging cyber-attack earlier this year. According to an internal document obtained by The Guardian, the retailer launched a campaign titled “Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape”, aimed at reversing a £1m weekly sales shortfall and the loss of about 100,000 customer transactions since the April hack. The document outlines plans for new eye-catching vape displays, more in-store advertising, and an expanded range of vaping and nicotine pouch products across more than 2,000 Co-op grocery stores.…
Experts are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham, saying that chemicals used in their processing are known to cause bowel cancer. The demand comes ten years after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans, placing them in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, scientists say successive governments have done “virtually nothing” to reduce the public’s exposure to nitrites – chemicals added to bacon and ham to preserve them and maintain their pink colour. According to researchers from the Coalition Against Nitrites, this…
The weight-loss drug semaglutide can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke even when users lose little or no weight, according to a major global study published in The Lancet. Researchers from University College London analysed data from 17,604 adults aged 45 and older who were overweight or obese. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the rest were given a placebo. The drug lowered the risk of major cardiac events — including heart disease deaths, heart attacks, and strokes — by 20%, regardless of how much weight participants lost. Lead author Prof John Deanfield said the findings suggest…
Coca-Cola reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations, sparking optimism among investors. The positive results highlighted the company’s ability to maintain strong performance amid challenging market conditions. Revenue growth was driven by increased beverage sales across multiple regions. Coca-Cola’s portfolio of sparkling drinks, juices, and new product lines contributed to the better-than-expected results. Analysts noted that the company’s strong brand presence and marketing strategies helped sustain demand, even as consumer spending patterns shifted. Earnings per share surpassed estimates, reflecting efficient cost management and operational discipline. The company has focused on streamlining production, optimizing supply chains, and controlling expenses, which helped…
A major UK study has found that antidepressants can cause widely differing physical side-effects, including changes in weight, heart rate, and blood pressure, depending on the medication. Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Oxford analysed data from 151 clinical studies involving more than 58,000 people, comparing the effects of 30 commonly prescribed antidepressants. They discovered weight changes of up to 4kg between some drugs, even within just eight weeks of use. For example, patients on maprotiline gained around 2kg, while those on agomelatine lost roughly 2.5kg. Nearly half of people taking maprotiline or amitriptyline gained weight, while…
