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A hidden gene finally explains this rare neurological disorder

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new genetic cause of a rare movement disorder after analyzing nearly 3,000 patients with conditions affecting coordination and muscle control. …

Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds …

Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say …

Switzerland Asks If 10 Million People Is Where to Draw the Line

A Swiss plebiscite Sunday on whether to impose a population ceiling is offering voters a choice that threatens to become their most consequential yet of …

US and Iran Move Closer to Deal Despite Hormuz Skirmishes

Pakistan said an interim US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within 24 hours, raising expectations that the sides may be …

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Dark energy survives major challenge as universe keeps accelerating

A bold claim that the universe’s accelerating expansion was an illusion has been put to the test—and failed. Researchers found that the study behind the …

New fentanyl vaccine blocks deadly overdoses before they start

A new experimental vaccine developed by Scripps Research could offer a powerful new way to prevent fentanyl overdoses by stopping the drug before it reaches …

‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners

Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standardsAn environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the …

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and …

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Country diary: It’s a painted lady summer, the stuff of lepidopterists’ legend …

Wolsingham, Weardale: These stunning butterflies are here in incredible numbers this year, yet what’s most remarkable is their multigenerational migrationThere’s a painted lady basking on …

Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost …

Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that …

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump …

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

How to tame the inflation python

A ‘wait and see’ monetary policy strategy risks repeating the mistakes made in 2008

The consequences of online race hatred are playing out on Belfast’s streets

Malign social media automates division — I saw the effects in our city this week

Goldman and JPMorgan ease office working rules to counter World Cup disruption

Wall Street lenders say employees can ask to work from home on match days to ease congestion in host cities

European tech sovereignty: a doubtful goal but a good investment

Given the continent’s weak starting point, its modest ambitions could have a big impact on local companies

France opposes ‘anglicisation’ of EU trade talks

Trade commissioner argues translation into 24 languages slows down bloc’s ability to strike up deals

What Andy Burnham could mean for your money

The Labour leadership hopeful has left clues as to his priorities on tax, investment and housing

Why Ebola came back — and a warning for the next pandemic

The outbreak in the DR Congo is unlikely to spread worldwide. But it comes at a time of cuts to health budgets and exposes a …

HTSI editor’s letter: New York, we love you

As the FT Weekend Festival arrives in the city, we salute its epic charms

How video games became a channel for political influence

From China to Saudi Arabia, governments are investing billions in gaming to project influence and assert control

Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests

Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestrationTrees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon …

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.