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Sex is just as important to older women, European court rules Portuguese decision to cut 50-year-old woman’s compensation over botched gynaecological surgery was ‘prejudiced’, say judges in France. Judges in Portugal were guilty of sexual discrimination...

Sperm counts among western men have halved in last 40 years – study Nicola Davis   Reasons for the ‘shocking’ drop are unclear, say researchers, and represent a huge and neglected area of public health. Sperm counts among...

Man arrested for smuggling king cobras to the US in crisp canisters   California man faces up to 20 years in prison after the three live snakes were illegally shipped from Hong Kong. A man has been...

North Korea: US detects signs of new missile test, official says   The Pentagon has picked up signs that North Korea is preparing for another missile test, a US defense official said on Tuesday, as the...

‘Game of Thrones’ is off to a thrilling start Matthew Gilbert   The season premiere of “Game of Thrones” was thoroughly satisfying, a transporting hour that brilliantly reestablished the chessboard for the new, penultimate season. Watching the...

South Korean barista wows fans with latte art With meticulous strokes of tiny brushes and spoons, Lee recreates the likes of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night using thick cream stained with food colouring atop...

China blocks WhatsApp services as censors tighten grip on internet Benjamin Haas   China has partially blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp, as authorities tighten their grip on the internet ahead of a major leadership reshuffle in...

The oil and gas industry must take cybersecurity seriously By Elizabeth Matsangou The very nature of the oil, gas and petrochemical industry means it is exceptionally vulnerable to attack, making robust cybersecurity a matter of life...

  China creates “impenetrable” network using quantum communications By Kim Darrah   In a breakthrough for quantum technology, China has successfully trialled a quantum communications network that is “impenetrable to hackers”, according to state media. Chinese state media...

Sex robots promise 'revolutionary' service but also risks, says study Haroon Siddique   Androids could offer valuable help to the elderly and disabled but may lead to the increased objectification of women. Sex robots have the potential to...