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New travel data from Polarsteps noticed a change in how people use social platforms. Travelling now feeds directly into what gets posted online, with more people documenting trips as they happen. British travellers lead this behaviour in Europe. Polarsteps says that 44% of UK users share their trips publicly. This is higher than travellers from the Netherlands at 31%, France at 32%, and Germany at 29%. This all comes from more than 5 million country visits logged between November 2024 and October 2025. Trips are getting shorter. UK travel time went from 22 days to 19 days, but the distance…

Key points:Bitcoin rose above the $70,000 level on Monday, but analysts remain skeptical, expecting a drop below the $60,000 support.Several major altcoins have bounced off their supports, indicating demand at lower levels.Buyers pushed Bitcoin (BTC) above the $70,000 level, but failed to sustain the breakout. That suggests the bears have not given up and are trying to retain control. Select analysts believe that BTC is likely to dip below its $60,000 low before bottoming out.Another negative view came from Glassnode, which said in its recent report that its Long-Term Holder Realized Loss metric, which tracks losses locked in by investors…

[CAIRO, SciDev.Net] Environmental experts are warning that the ongoing war in the Gulf region is likely to leave a legacy of severe and long-lasting environmental damage, extending far beyond the immediate conflict zone. The impacts, they say, could spread across the Eastern Mediterranean, affecting air, land, and marine ecosystems, and ultimately human and animal health. Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February, sustained bombing on both sides has led scientists to repeatedly caution about risks of pollution to air, water, and food systems. Fires in oil facilities and the destruction of industrial infrastructure are…

The car became engulfed in flames in a car park near Devil’s Dyke, just north of Brighton and Hove. A passer-by captured dramatic images and video footage of the raging blaze at around 5.45pm yesterday, on Easter Sunday. The car was parked near to Devil’s Dyke (Image: Supplied) The vehicle involved in the fire appeared to a red Mazda MX5. The passer-by who took the video said that there didn’t appear to be anyone in the vehicle. They said: “Nobody was in the car, and I didn’t see anyone with injuries. “The wind was strong so the fire grew intense…

With the Easter bank holiday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about that first big getaway of the year. If your idea of a long weekend involves more passport stamps and scenic road trips than just hunting for chocolate in the garden, you’re in the right place. We’ve handpicked a few premium travel essentials designed to make every mile more comfortable and your spring destinations a lot more stylish. Boldly elevated for the season, this iconic slip-on from Holland Cooper is refreshed in vibrant hot pink bouclé, offering a striking statement with a refined edge.…

Pre-Series A founders and anyone who knows a startup worth funding, this is your reminder. Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open, and the strongest contenders are already stepping forward. If your startup was nominated, don’t stop there. Submit your application today. This is not just another pitch opportunity. You are stepping onto the main stage in front of 10,000+ attendees, top-tier VCs, and the global TechCrunch audience at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. You are competing, getting live feedback from top VCs, and proving your company belongs. If you have been thinking about applying or nominating a startup, waiting is the fastest way to miss out. Founders who move…

The first convicted spyware maker in over a decade has avoided jail time after earlier pleading guilty to U.S. federal charges associated with running his surveillance company. Bryan Fleming was sentenced on Friday in a San Diego federal court to time served and a $5,000 fine, confirmed a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, whose office brought the charges against Fleming. During a plea hearing in January following a years-long federal investigation into his spyware company, pcTattletale, Fleming admitted to making, selling, and advertising spyware for unlawful uses. Prosecutors had previously asked the judge for…

Monday 06 April 2026 1:30 pm  |  Updated:  Monday 06 April 2026 1:01 pm Gloucester Rugby has asked fans for £300,000 to help it reach investment goals Fans of Prem Rugby club Gloucester have been asked to find £300,000 to help the team reach its investment goals.The club, eighth in the 10-team English top flight, announced an investment fund raise in October that would embolden fans to generate £500,000 to “protect the future” of the Cherry and Whites.Hosted by investment platform Europe Republic, Gloucester was valued at £36.5m ahead of the raise. And majority owner Martin St Quinton confirmed investors will…

Nicky Low started to experience severe depression when he was injured during a spell playing for Derry City in the League of Ireland. Nicky told our sister title, the Greenock Telegraph, he was conscious that he was ‘very low’ during his time on the sidelines, but began to realise his problems were more serious when he continued to feel terrible over the months that followed. The 34-year-old said he had been in his flat watching a football game on television one night when he suddenly felt compelled to make an attempt to take his own life. He said the experience…

“All the outreach work….has all had to stop, so the chances are we’re going to see violence increase on those interfaces over the coming weeks and months”06:30, 03 Apr 2026Stephen Hughes outside St Peter’s Immaculata Youth Club in West Belfast(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)A youth club in West Belfast has warned it may be forced to close its doors at the end of June after 75 years due to changes in how youth services are funded.New proposals will see youth funding added into the Education Authority’s budget, with no guarantee the current level of funding will be maintained.MLAs on Stormont’s education…