A retired colonel has alleged that military authorities fabricated alien stories at Area 51 to conceal classified technology, spurring renewed debate about secrecy and potential cover-ups.

Britons are increasingly turning to folklore, with wizards and mythical creatures replacing traditional faith as church attendance falls.

Temperatures are set to climb to around 30C by the end of this week, potentially surpassing average North African conditions and signalling an unusually warm spell for the UK.

A well-known tech mogul has withdrawn support for a crucial space mission after a fallout with a former ally, raising concerns over the wellbeing of astronauts and the project’s viability.