Almost 13,000 offshore companies with UK property fail to declare owners
The companies may now face fines and a ban on selling their land, the government has said Almost 13,000 offshore companies holding UK property have failed to declare their ultimate owners and may now face fines and a ban on…
Bangor nursery school apologises for Down's syndrome discrimination
Amelie Cummins’ parents took a case after a school said she had to start 15 minutes later than others. Source
After months of scrutiny, FDA proposes redesign of its human food program
The head of the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed sweeping changes to the agency’s food safety programs in order to protect the US food supply and promote better nutrition. Source
Royal Navy orders investigation into nuclear submarine ‘repaired with glue’
Claims have been made that broken bolts on HMS Vanguard’s reactor chamber were glued instead of replaced The Royal Navy has ordered an urgent investigation amid claims that workers on one of Trident’s nuclear armed submarine’s fixed broken bolts in…
Migrant protest at New York hotel highlights growing issue
Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facility, citing poor conditions. Source
Bizarre ‘whirlpool’ appears in night sky above Hawaii
Phenomenon believed to have origins in launch of military GPS satellite from SpaceX in Florida A camera on top of Hawaii’s tallest mountain has captured what looks like a spiral swirling through the night sky. Researchers believe the strange phenomenon…
Arsenal: Have Mikel Arteta's Gunners done enough in January transfer window to win Premier League?
BBC Sport analyses whether Premier League leaders Arsenal have done enough in the January transfer window to win a first domestic title in 19 years. Source
Iranian couple filmed dancing in Tehran are jailed for 10 years
Couple convicted of ‘encouraging corruption and public prostitution’ after video of dance at landmark tower went viral An Iranian court has handed jail sentences of more than 10 years each to a young couple who danced in front of one…
Government promises robust crypto regulation
Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry’s future. Source
Top bunk battle: Late night hosts laugh at Super Bowl competition between brothers
Late night hosts poked fun at the upcoming Super Bowl in which Travis and Jason Kelce will be the first brothers to ever play against each other in the NFL’s championship game. Source