The Olaf effect: Woke scientists claim female animals, monsters, robots and magical creatures are 'underrepresented' in children's cartoons

Daily Mail - Oct 25, 2026

From Olaf to Mike Wazowski, many of the most loveable cartoon characters are non-human. But experts from UC Berkeley point out that most of these characters are portrayed as male.

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Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits

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Oct 25, 2026

An amber warning is in force across parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry until 10:00 GMT on Sunday.

Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns

Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns

Oct 25, 2026

Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit reportedly show similar damage across multiple devices, raising concerns about the foldable phone’s durability.

Overnight winds hit 85mph as Scotland is hit by Storm Beolo

Overnight winds hit 85mph as Scotland is hit by Storm Beolo

Oct 25, 2026

Heavy rain and strong winds are affecting most of the country until 21:00 on Sunday.

Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

Oct 25, 2026

A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Oct 25, 2026

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Oct 25, 2026

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter

Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter

Oct 25, 2026

Middleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil.

How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows

How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows

Oct 25, 2026

Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.

Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget

Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget

Oct 25, 2026

Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.

Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'

Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'

Oct 25, 2026

As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs?

China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

Oct 25, 2026

Chinese technology giants are dangling annual pay packages approaching 1 million yuan (US$149,739) to attract artificial intelligence engineers who can turn AI models into commercial applications. Companies including ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up recruitment and training of the so-called forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), who work directly with customers to develop and integrate AI applications into business operations. Demand for such professionals has...

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax

Oct 25, 2026

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

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