Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group cohesion during environmental or social stress, according to new research. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists analysed documented cases across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas, finding the behaviour to be widespread rather than exceptional. The study, co-authored by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London, suggests such behaviour is more common in species living in harsher environments, where food is scarce and predation risk is higher. It was also linked to longer lifespans, pronounced size differences between males and females,…
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West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round, securing a rare moment of relief for manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The tie went beyond 90 minutes despite West Ham’s Premier League status, underlining ongoing concerns about form and confidence. January signing Taty Castellanos proved decisive, heading home the winner after an assist from Crysencio Summerville, who also scored West Ham’s opener in one of his strongest displays for the club. QPR, led by Julien Stéphan, forced extra time through a second-half equaliser and earned praise for pushing top-flight opposition deep into…
Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic, advancing to the fourth round with a dominant display from a rotated side. Despite the convincing win, unrest among Chelsea’s travelling supporters overshadowed the result, with chants directed at the club’s owners continuing throughout the match. New head coach Liam Rosenior, appointed after Enzo Maresca’s departure, largely stuck to the existing system as Chelsea controlled possession and created chances at will. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealed the rout, while youngster Estevão Willian impressed in a…
Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The deal, which is expected to run until 2031, is understood to raise Saka’s salary to more than £15m per season, reflecting his importance to the team. Arsenal moved quickly to secure the England forward’s future after sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised renewing key contracts, following extensions for Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba. Saka, a Hale End academy graduate, has been central to Arsenal’s title push this season under Mikel Arteta and recently reiterated his desire to…
People who stop using weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new study. The analysis, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,000 participants. The drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, mimic a hormone that suppresses appetite and were originally developed to treat diabetes. Researchers found that after stopping medication, participants regained weight at an average rate of 0.4kg per month, returning to their original weight in about 1.7 years. On average, users lost 8.3kg while on treatment but regained nearly…
Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic late victory over a struggling West Ham United at the London Stadium. West Ham led early in the second half but had a goal disallowed before Forest quickly responded, Nicolás Domínguez heading in an equaliser. The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when a clumsy challenge by Alphonse Areola resulted in a penalty, calmly converted by Morgan Gibbs-White. The defeat leaves West Ham seven points behind Forest in 17th place and winless in 10 matches under Nuno Espírito Santo. Despite flashes of improvement and debut appearances from new signings, defensive…
Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury, deepening their defensive crisis. Dias joins Joško Gvardiol on the sidelines, with the latter unlikely to play again this season after surgery. Manager Pep Guardiola has recalled academy defender Max Alleyne and may turn to the transfer market, with Marc Guéhi under consideration. City are also close to signing forward Antoine Semenyo, who is due for a medical after City agreed to meet his £65m release clause. Guardiola acknowledged the squad strain but insisted City will cope without major spending.
Novo Nordisk has launched its Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US at lower prices than injections. The once-daily pill is the first GLP-1 tablet approved and targets appetite suppression. Self-pay patients can access starting doses for $149 a month, far below injectable costs. The drug aims to appeal to patients seeking needle-free, affordable treatment options. Novo hopes the pill will regain market share lost to rivals like Eli Lilly. Shares rose after the launch, despite long-term competitive pressure. The pill is available at major pharmacies and telehealth platforms nationwide. Approval has so far been limited to the US, with UK…
Fulham snatched a dramatic draw through a stoppage-time strike from Harrison Reed.Liverpool stood off, allowing Reed space to fire into Alisson’s top corner.The goal punished Liverpool’s passive defending after they led late through Cody Gakpo.It underlined recurring issues with game management under Arne Slot.Fulham had earlier led via Harry Wilson after clever work by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool equalised controversially through Florian Wirtz following a VAR review.Despite missing key attackers, Liverpool pressed harder after the break but lacked control.Fulham’s resilience paid off again, with Reed’s rare goal sealing a deserved late point.
Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, driven by Gen Z and search visibility.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023, according to Ofcom.Its UK audience has grown 88% in two years, making it one of the fastest growing platforms.Growth is strongest among users aged 18 to 24, with more than three quarters now visiting Reddit.The UK is Reddit’s second largest market globally, behind only the United States.Changes to Google’s search algorithms boosting forum content significantly increased Reddit traffic.Deals with Google and OpenAI further amplified visibility through…
