By Bloomberg Published October 21, 2025 China will phase out a long-standing platinum tax rebate for a state-owned giant, potentially opening up the market to new entrants. Platinum jewellery has increased in popularity in recent years – GJEPC – India- Facebook The government will from Nov. 1 start collecting value-added tax on sales of domestically…
By AFP Published October 21, 2025 French police stepped up the hunt Tuesday for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a spectacular daylight robbery. The glass façade of the Louvre at night As the museum remained closed for a second day Monday, officials said 60 investigators were working on the…
PA Media Denise Bacon experienced instant improvement in her finger movements A woman with Parkinson’s disease who played a clarinet while undergoing brain stimulation said she was “delighted” with how it went. Denise Bacon, 65, from Crowborough in East Sussex, experienced instant improvement in her finger movements as the electrical current was delivered to her…
Published October 21, 2025 Kurt Geiger has filed its accounts for the year to 1 February and they look impressive. The fast-growing premium footwear and accessories retailer has reported healthy increases almost across the board. Kurt Geiger To start with, turnover increased to £372.8 million from £338.9 million and gross profit was up to £203.1…
For decades, doctors have depended on indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio to gauge a person’s risk for chronic disease. But researchers are now turning their attention to a different, often-overlooked measurement: neck circumference. While a thick neck may suggest physical power, like that of athletes in contact sports, research indicates…
The rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is often seen as an environmental catastrophe. Yet researchers have found that the same melting process could help sustain life in unexpected ways. As the ice retreats, it creates conditions that encourage the growth of algae, the foundation of the Arctic’s marine food web. Algae…
A tight work deadline, a clogged toilet, or a disagreement with a loved one can make an ordinary day feel overwhelming. When several of these small frustrations build up, stress can quickly escalate. But according to new research that includes scientists from Penn State, simply feeling more in control might help make those everyday challenges…
Rebecca MorelleScience Editor and Alison FrancisSenior Science Journalist Tony Jolliffe/ BBC News From a very young age, Eileen Collins wanted to be an astronaut She’s the astronaut who smashed through the glass ceiling. And kept on going. Eileen Collins made history as the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft – but despite her…
An international team of scientists has analyzed brain scans from around 30,000 participants and found striking connections between the frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and measurable differences in brain structure. These differences could be part of a feedback loop that promotes overeating and food addiction. “Our findings suggest that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods…
Published October 20, 2025 Delphine Arnault will be given a a Special Recognition Award “for her exceptional contribution to the global fashion industry” at The Fashion Awards in December, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced on Monday. Delphine Arnault – Photo: Brigitte Lacombe The ceremony, which will take place on 1 December at the Royal Albert Hall…
