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New test can speed up UTI treatment
7 April 2026

New test can speed up UTI treatment and curb antibiotic misuse
A new rapid urine test could transform how urinary tract infections (UTIs) are treated, allowing doctors to identify the most effective antibiotic in just a few hours rather than days. Researchers ...

Baby born on flight from Jamaica to the US
7 April 2026

Baby born on flight from Jamaica to the US sparks citizenship debate
A routine flight from Jamaica to New York took an unexpected turn when a passenger gave birth mid-air, sparking a debate over the newborn's citizenship. The woman went into labour as ...

Hula reflects the role of movement and chant in Hawaiian storytelling and shared cultural life, writes Dorimalia Waiau. Credit: Luke H. Gordon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
4 April 2026

Hula in Hawaii: Inside the Merrie Monarch Festival
Each spring in Hawaii, the Merrie Monarch Festival brings communities together through the island’s national dance. Female First’s travel and culture writer Dorimalia Waiau reveals how we can all take ...

Sunlight can impair vision, making sunglasses essential for safe driving this season
3 April 2026

Drivers urged to keep sunglasses in cars this April as sun glare poses safety risk
Drivers are being warned to carry a dedicated pair of sunglasses this in their vehicles this spring as glare-related accidents increase. Experts say sudden bursts of bright sunlight, particularly during sunrise ...

Uber’s Blacklane deal signals a major move into premium chauffeur services worldwide
3 April 2026

Uber expands into luxury travel with Blacklane acquisition
Uber is set to acquire chauffeur service Blacklane as it expands into the premium travel market. Uber confirmed it has agreed to buy Blacklane, a Berlin-based service operating in more than ...

Hospital insulin mismanagement is putting diabetic patients at risk of serious harm and death
3 April 2026

Diabetic patient deaths linked to insulin mismanagement in hospital
Diabetic patients are dying in hospital due to failures in insulin management, a national safety investigation has found. The UK’s Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) warned that people with diabetes ...

Screen time concerns
3 April 2026

A third of UK children struggle to eat meals without screens, research finds
A new survey of UK parents from the mobile phone recycling comparison site has uncovered interesting insights into how deeply smartphones have become embedded in children’s daily routines - especially ...

Kelly Ripa had microneedling on her butt
2 April 2026

Kelly Ripa undergoes microneedling on her butt
Kelly Ripa had a microneedling treatment on her butt - but it didn't make a difference. The 55-year-old presenter underwent the procedure - which involves using putting fine needles into the ...

Britons are urged to limit travel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid ongoing threats and flight disruptions
2 April 2026

British holidaymakers advised against non-essential travel to UAE
Britons have been urged to reconsider non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid continued regional instability and threats from Iran. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) ...

Divorced parents in Japan can now share custody under new law
2 April 2026

Japan overhauls divorce laws to allow joint custody for parents
Divorced couples in Japan will now be able to share custody of their children for the first time under a major legal reform. The change, which came into effect this week, ...

Mother with incurable breast cancer leads campaign supporting nearly one million UK patients
2 April 2026

Mother diagnosed with breast cancer fronts national campaign
A mother living with breast cancer has become the face of a national campaign supporting nearly one million people across the UK affected by the disease. Paula Van Santen, 51, from ...

DVSA warns learners to use approved instructors as driving test delays persist
2 April 2026

Learner drivers urged to use approved instructors as test backlog grows
Learner drivers are being told to only use officially approved instructors. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to learners as pressure on the driving test system ...

Erin O'Connor has opened up about her time in the modelling industry
1 April 2026

Erin O'Connor 'concealed' her true self when working as a model
Erin O'Connor is "thoroughly neurodivergent" and spent years hiding her real self while working in the fashion industry. The 48-year-old model has opened up about her experiences in a new interview ...

Kylie Jenner has opened up about her involvement in Kylie Cosmetics
1 April 2026

Kylie Jenner is still 'super involved' after selling cosmetics line
Kylie Jenner is still "super involved" in her Kylie Cosmetics line. The 28-year-old reality TV star sold a controlling stake in the company to beauty giant Coty Inc. in 2019 for ...

Long border queues from the new EU Entry/Exit System are delaying flights for passengers
1 April 2026

Long EU border queues causing major disruption for travellers
EU travellers risk missing flights due to long queues at new border checks, experts warn. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced last October, has caused major delays at airports for non-EU ...

Fears are growing over a diesel shortage in the UK as experts warn supplies could be hit soon
1 April 2026

UK diesel shortage warning as experts fear supply disruption within weeks
Diesel shortages could hit the UK within weeks. Experts say supply pressures linked to ongoing disruption in the Gulf may begin affecting availability by late April, raising concerns about fuel ...

Long car journeys rank among most stressful parts of parenting, study finds
1 April 2026

Parents say long drives with children are a major source of stress during holiday travel
Long car journeys are a major source of stress for parents, new research suggests. A study by Britannia Rescue found more than half of UK parents struggle with extended time in ...

Lily Collins has changed the way she dresses since becoming a mother
31 March 2026

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins made huge style change after becoming a mother
Lily Collins wears high heels "a lot less" since becoming a first-time mother. The Emily in Paris star, 37, welcomed daughter Tove - her first child with husband Charlie McDowell - ...

Vaping
31 March 2026

E-cigarettes could raise risk of lung and mouth cancer
Vaping could raise the risk of lung and mouth cancer, researchers have warned. Scientists from the University of New South Wales, in Australia, have cast fresh doubt on the safety of ...

Children may not bring happiness
31 March 2026

Having children does not make people happier, study finds
A new study suggests having children may not make people happier, despite the common belief that parenthood brings lasting joy. Researchers found little difference in overall wellbeing between parents and people ...

European lawmakers tackling overtourism
31 March 2026

European lawmakers back plan to tackle overtourism
Lawmakers in the European Parliament are backing a plan to reshape tourism across the EU. The Transport and Tourism (TRAN) committee has approved a proposal this month which is intended to ...

Car finance scandal
31 March 2026

Millions of drivers who were mis-sold car finance to receive compensation
Compensation payouts for drivers who were mis-sold car finance deals are expected to cover around 12.1 million people, with an average of £829 each. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated on ...

Taylor Swift's fiance Travis Kelce is the new face of Tommy Hilfiger
31 March 2026

Taylor Swift's fiance Travis Kelce has big plans for his Tommy Hilfiger partnership
Travis Kelce can't wait to put his "own twist on timeless pieces" after signing a massive deal with Tommy Hilfiger. Taylor Swift's fiance has been announced as an ambassador and creative ...

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31 March 2026

“I Thought It Was Just Me” — How Social Media Is Changing Women’s Lives
From protest marches in Kolkata to viral feminist comedy in Beijing, social media is giving women something powerful: a sense they are not alone, says sociologist Dr Stephen Whitehead. There’s ...