29 Jan 2026

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France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" - the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.

29 Jan 2026 4:00pm GMT

Polar bears on Norwegian islands 'fatter and healthier' despite ice loss

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

29 Jan 2026 4:00pm GMT

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

29 Jan 2026 3:42pm GMT