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Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group stability during environmental or social stress, according to new research. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas, finding the behaviour to be widespread. The study, co-authored by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London, suggests the behaviour either has deep evolutionary roots or evolved independently multiple times. Researchers found it was more common in species living in harsher, drier environments with scarce resources and higher predation risk. It was also linked to longer…

West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers after extra time to book an FA Cup fourth-round place and give Nuno Espírito Santo a first win in 64 days. The match offered little comfort for a side still mired in Premier League trouble, with QPR pushing their top-flight hosts all the way. The decisive moment came when January signing Taty Castellanos headed home late in extra time, following a sharp delivery from Crysencio Summerville, who also scored earlier and produced one of his strongest displays for the club. Despite the victory, West Ham’s defensive fragility and lack of control were…

Elon Musk said critics of X used the Grok scandal to justify censorship. He spoke after anger over the AI chatbot on the platform. Users created sexualised images without consent. Campaigners said the tool caused serious harm. Musk dismissed the criticism as an attack on free expression. Ofcom launches urgent investigation Media regulator Ofcom said it opened a rapid assessment of X. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed full government backing. She said officials expected swift answers. Ofcom contacted X earlier this week. The regulator set a strict deadline for explanations. MPs warn of gaps in online safety law Senior MPs…

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic, securing a place in the fourth round. Despite the convincing performance, discontent among the travelling Chelsea supporters dominated the night, with chants directed at the club’s owners continuing throughout the match. Rosenior, appointed following the departure of Enzo Maresca, oversaw a controlled display from a rotated side, resting key players ahead of upcoming fixtures. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealed the win, while Charlton briefly threatened through Miles Leaburn. Promising cameos from young talents, including Estevão…

U.S. auto sales rose about 2.4% in 2025, signaling resilience in consumer demand despite supply-chain disruptions, tariffs, and regulatory changes. Automakers sold roughly 16.2 million vehicles last year, the fastest growth seen in recent years under challenging market conditions. Several companies reported strong year-end sales. Toyota Motor saw an 8% increase in U.S. sales, supported by the popularity of affordable models—a segment largely abandoned by Detroit automakers. Hyundai Motor also posted an 8% rise, fueled by growing demand for hybrid vehicles. General Motors (GM) reported a 5.5% sales increase, driven by large pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Stellantis faced…

Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the club’s highest-paid players. The deal, expected to be confirmed soon, will run until 2031 and is understood to be worth more than £15m a year, reflecting Saka’s importance to the team. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised securing the future of the Hale End graduate, following new long-term deals for Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Saka, who joined the club aged seven, has been in strong form as Arsenal built a six-point lead at the top of the Premier…

US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international organisations. Many of the affected groups focus on climate change and environmental protection. Nearly half of the 66 organisations are connected to the United Nations. The list includes the Framework Convention on Climate Change, which forms the foundation of global climate cooperation. The decision also targets organisations working on development, gender equality, and conflict prevention. The administration has repeatedly criticised these areas as ideological or globalist. The White House said the organisations no longer serve American interests and pursue hostile or ineffective agendas. White House…

People who stop using weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new study. The research, led by academics at University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, analysed 37 studies involving more than 9,000 participants using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. These medicines, originally developed for diabetes, suppress appetite by mimicking a gut hormone linked to fullness. The analysis found that people regained weight at an average rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping treatment, returning to their original weight within about 1.7 years. Weight regain occurred almost four times faster than in people…

Federal guidance updates long-standing nutrition advice US officials released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, combining traditional recommendations with fresh priorities. The guidance reflects Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda. It urges Americans to increase protein, choose healthy fats, and reduce ultraprocessed foods and added sugar. Kennedy spoke at the White House, urging Americans to eat real food. He described the guidance as practical, clear, and easy to follow. The 2020 guidelines spanned nearly 150 pages and offered detailed recommendations for all age groups. The new edition condenses guidance to a few pages but is backed…

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. He tied the plan to a US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump estimated the oil’s value at about $2.8bn. He described it as high quality and sanctioned crude. He announced the plan on social media. He said the oil would sell at market prices. He added that he would control the revenue. He said the funds would benefit people in Venezuela and the United States. Trump said US oil companies would restart operations in Venezuela quickly.…