Should we sell our kidneys?
Kidneys from deceased donors last an average of 10 to 15 years, those from a living person 20 to 25. The UK is not unusual in having far more people who need kidneys than there are kidneys available. Accordingly, a ban on the sale of kidneys might be thought necessary to protect the financially vulnerable. What should be given more weight: personal queasiness at the idea of kidneys being for sale, or the lives of people who desperately need kidney transplants? If people can decide through democratic means that a market in kidneys is desirable, then so be it.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 10:30 UTC
AI is hitting UK harder than other big economies, study finds | The Guardian | news
TLDRA Morgan Stanley study reveals that the UK is experiencing a higher rate of job losses due to artificial intelligence compared to other major economies. The research indicates that British businesses are reporting an 8% net job loss due to AI, with a 11.5% increase in productivity. This trend is particularly concerning as more than a quarter of UK workers fear losing their jobs to AI in the next five years, with younger workers expressing the most concern.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 10:22 UTC
Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says | The Guardian | news
TLDREducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for a complete ban on mobile phones in schools across England. She emphasized that pupils should not use their devices at any point, including for educational purposes, and advised teachers to avoid using their phones in front of students. Ofsted, the schools watchdog, will inspect schools' compliance with this policy. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is also taking action on children’s social media use, with options including raising the digital age of consent and restricting addictive app features.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 10:22 UTC
‘This is a fake election’: Polls close in Myanmar but voters have little doubt junta proxy will prevail
View image in fullscreen Myanmar voters arrive to cast ballots during the third phase of the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, 25 January 2026. Prices for basic items such as rice and cooking oil have tripled since the coup, estimates Kyaw Kyaw. “Definitely, some residential buildings in Mandalay are not safe to live in after the earthquake,” says Kyaw Kyaw. “They could be everywhere in tea shops,” says another Mandalay resident, Thandar*, 35, of the security forces and their informants. In urban areas of Mandalay, local officials blasted out reminders about the election on loudspeakers, Thandar says.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 09:26 UTC
British Cruise Bookings Surge Despite Environmental Backlash
Bookings for British cruises are increasing surprisingly quickly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and attracting a wider range of tourists than in the past. Cruise lines have simplified the booking process by incorporating AI-driven planning tools that allow for dynamic itinerary customization to match individual preferences. Cruise lines are increasingly being criticized for their ecological impact and emissions. Four cruise advertisements that overstated environmental benefits were banned in recent weeks by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority. Cruise lines are unable to avoid this question indefinitely.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 08:00 UTC
Philippines ferry with 350 on board capsizes leaving 15 dead and dozens missing | The Guardian | news
TLDRRescuers saved at least 300 people after an inter-island ferry carrying over 350 passengers and crew capsized in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 missing. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 sank near Baluk-baluk village in Basilan province en route to Jolo island in Sulu province. The cause of the sinking is under investigation, though the coast guard reported no signs of overloading. Sea accidents are common in the region due to poor vessel maintenance, overcrowding, and lax safety enforcement.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 07:42 UTC
Nigel Farage: Trump team won’t put up with Keir Starmer’s Chagos deal
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January 26, 2026 06:32 UTC
Thousands of children treated in NHS ‘virtual wards’
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January 26, 2026 06:29 UTC
Edinburgh crowned UK’s best city for nightlife
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January 26, 2026 04:46 UTC
One in three graduates on benefits say poor health stops them working
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January 26, 2026 04:34 UTC
Kiernan Shipka knew her racy scene in ‘Industry’ would get people talking
Most of the time, Kiernan Shipka isn’t thinking about how fans are going to react to a scene when she’s reading scripts. But when Shipka read the wild menage a trois her character Haley has in the third episode of Season 4 of “Industry,” which aired Sunday, she knew it was going to explode on the internet. AdvertisementIn “Industry,” Shipka’s character Haley shares a provocative scene with Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Henry (Kit Harington). The meeting fell during awards season and Shipka had been going out a lot and lost her voice. She explains she was talking to her mother recently, wondering what she would have done if “Mad Men” hadn’t happened.
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January 26, 2026 04:30 UTC
Rail nationalisation is running on time, but will it work?
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January 26, 2026 03:48 UTC
ChatGPT reportedly quotes information from Elon Musk's encyclopedia site 'Grokipedia'
Jan 26, 2026 11:29:00ChatGPT reportedly quotes information from Elon Musk's encyclopedia site 'Grokipedia'ChatGPT can answer user questions by citing information from the internet. An investigation by The Guardian revealed that ChatGPT cited the encyclopedia siteGrokipedia is an encyclopedia website operated by xAI that was released to the public on October 28, 2025. However, at the time of writing, ChatGPT did not use the Grokipedia quote when asked questions about Bunge's salary, etc. According to The Guardian, ChatGPT cited Grokipedia and 'outputted answers emphasizing the relationship between Iran's Supreme Leader and Iran's telecommunications provider MTN Irancell.' When asked for comment by The Guardian, xAI said, 'Legacy media lies.'
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January 26, 2026 02:34 UTC
Thousands of pet monkeys could be seized as ban looms
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January 26, 2026 02:17 UTC
Heat pumps are more expensive to run than boilers, report finds
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January 26, 2026 01:21 UTC