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Being a 'night owl increases your risk of depression and schizophrenia', experts warn

Night owls are at greater risk of depression and schizophrenia, new findings suggest. Scientists found being a "morning person" could protect against the conditions. People who go to bed early and wake up early report higher mental wellbeing, the University of Exeter researchers said. Study leader Prof Mike Weedon said: "We've provided the strongest evidence to date that 'night owls' […]

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EU parliamentarians to back visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A European Parliament committee is expected to propose on Tuesday that Britons enjoy visa-free travel to Europe after Brexit, regardless of whether the bloc’s divorce with Britain goes smoothly or becomes a damaging, abrupt split. The committee’s decision must then be endorsed by the full parliament next month, which is also likely as other EU institutions have […]

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What is the Malthouse Compromise and Brexit Plan C?

Drawn up in meetings co-ordinated by housing minister Kit Malthouse – the MP who brought the parties together – here's what you need to know about Brexit Plan C. What is the Malthouse Compromise? Late on Monday evening it emerged a new Brexit plan had been put forward, backed by members of both the Remain and Leave camps of the […]

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Zimbabwe's lawyers march to demand justice for jailed protesters

HARARE (Reuters) – Hundreds of Zimbabwean lawyers marched on Tuesday to demand justice for people detained in jail and others facing fast-track trials after violent protests this month led to mass arrests and a brutal security crackdown. Police say more than 1,000 people have been arrested since Jan. 14, when a three-day stay-at-home strike called after President Emmerson Mnangagwa raised […]

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