We'll never know how Dad's body became so decomposed
Ronald Parkin’s case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector. Source link
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Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC’s Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president’s recent jabs at the UK prime minister. Source link
GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England. Source link
Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show splits critics
In a three-star review for the Metro, Rebecca Cook welcomed the audience engagement, writing: “In Winkleman’s world, the spectators are just as interesting as the sofa…. Some of these interactions struck better than others, but they offered a nice point of difference.” Source link
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use. Source link
Can India’s $300bn outsourcing industry survive AI?
Over the past three-and-a-half decades, India’s software industry has created millions of white-collar jobs, spawning a new middle class driven by high ambition and strong purchasing power. This, in turn, has fuelled demand for apartments, cars and restaurants across top-tier cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurugram over the past 30 years. Source link
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from ‘misuse’
A similar position has been advertised by ChatGPT developer OpenAI. On its careers website, it lists a job vacancy for a researcher in “biological and chemical risks”, with a salary of up to $455,000 (£335,000), almost double that offered by Anthropic. Source link
Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected. Source link
UK urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia as US eases sanctions
Asked whether the prime minister was disappointed by the US move to ease sanctions on Russian oil already in transit, his official spokesman said: “Ultimately, it’s obviously a decision for the US, but our position is clear. All partners should maintain pressure on Russia and its war chest. Source link
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels “very special”. Source link