Why your house is a magnet for silverfish: Horrified Brits say their homes are crawling with the insects - here's what's behind the invasion

Daily Mail - Oct 25, 2026

If you've spotted more silverfish lurking around your home lately, experts say it could be a warning sign that damp and excess moisture are building up inside your property.

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Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit reportedly show similar damage across multiple devices, raising concerns about the foldable phone’s durability.

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Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Oct 25, 2026

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

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China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

Oct 25, 2026

China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

Chinese technology giants are dangling annual pay packages approaching 1 million yuan (US$149,739) to attract artificial intelligence engineers who can turn AI models into commercial applications. Companies including ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up recruitment and training of the so-called forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), who work directly with customers to develop and integrate AI applications into business operations. Demand for such professionals has...

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

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From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot 'skinwalkers' and 'portal to another world' near America's famous paranormal hotspot

Oct 24, 2026

New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot 'skinwalkers' and 'portal to another world' near America's famous paranormal hotspot

The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO documents on Friday, including an investigation into mysterious portals and creatures near America's famous paranormal hotspot.

'Floating gold' worth thousands is being found washed up on America's beaches. Here's what to look out for... but beware its disgusting origins

Oct 24, 2026

'Floating gold' worth thousands is being found washed up on America's beaches. Here's what to look out for... but beware its disgusting origins

Americans hunting for the prized substance have a strong incentive not to publicize their finds, meaning it may be more prevalent than was widely understood.

Hear Amelia Earhart's VOICE like never before: Scientists use AI to enhance a recording logged two years before the pilot's disappearance

Oct 24, 2026

Hear Amelia Earhart's VOICE like never before: Scientists use AI to enhance a recording logged two years before the pilot's disappearance

Scientists have used AI to enhance a historical recording of Amelia Earhart, making her voice sound clearer than ever before.

Oppo ColorOS 17 beta update rolls out early to OnePlus 15, Find X9 series: New features and AI upgrades and more

Oct 24, 2026

Oppo ColorOS 17 beta update rolls out early to OnePlus 15, Find X9 series: New features and AI upgrades and more

Oppo has begun rolling out ColorOS 17 ahead of schedule to the OnePlus 15 and Find X9 series. The Android 17-based update brings redesigned animations, AI tools, performance improvements and new security features.

Shocking theory claims there are only six continents... as North America and Europe are still one landmass

Oct 24, 2026

Shocking theory claims there are only six continents... as North America and Europe are still one landmass

A shock theory by scientists claims there are only six continents on Earth, and the US is somehow still connected to Europe.

OnePlus Diwali Sale 2026: Nord 6, OnePlus 15, Nord CE6 Lite get discounts; check offers on phones, earbuds and tablets

Oct 24, 2026

OnePlus Diwali Sale 2026: Nord 6, OnePlus 15, Nord CE6 Lite get discounts; check offers on phones, earbuds and tablets

OnePlus Diwali Sale 2026 offers discounts on smartphones, tablets and audio products. The OnePlus Nord 6 starts at ₹42,999 and OnePlus 15 at ₹81,999 with bank offers. Smartphone deals run until October 25, while tablet and audio offers end on October 27.

Amber weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Scotland

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Amber weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Scotland

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind over Scotland from 21:00 until 21:00 on Sunday.

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