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Nearly 200 unique species found in area attracting deep sea mining interests

Nearly 200 unique species found in area attracting deep sea mining interests

Nearly 200 unique species found in area attracting deep sea mining interests

25 May 2023

Scientists from the Natural History Museum said 90% of the species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific are still unknown to science.


Life sciences sector to get £650m boost in new Government funding package

Life sciences sector to get £650m boost in new Government funding package

Life sciences sector to get £650m boost in new Government funding package

25 May 2023

It is the latest Government effort to follow up on the Prime Minister’s pledge to turn the UK into a ‘science superpower’.


‘Reluctance’ within police to admit some officers are racist and sexist – lawyer

‘Reluctance’ within police to admit some officers are racist and sexist – lawyer

‘Reluctance’ within police to admit some officers are racist and sexist – lawyer

25 May 2023

Employment lawyer Margaret Gribbon has represented female officers making claims of sex discrimination against Police Scotland.


Chris Packham awarded £90k damages after winning ‘tiger fraud’ libel claim

Chris Packham awarded £90k damages after winning ‘tiger fraud’ libel claim

Chris Packham awarded £90k damages after winning ‘tiger fraud’ libel claim

25 May 2023

The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles, with libel findings against two of them.


King and Queen meet their match in eight-year-olds Charles and Camilla

King and Queen meet their match in eight-year-olds Charles and Camilla

King and Queen meet their match in eight-year-olds Charles and Camilla

25 May 2023

The primary school children, wearing hand-made crowns, were waiting to see the royal couple outside St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh.


Stephen Tompkinson stars as playwright Samuel Beckett in first show since trial

Stephen Tompkinson stars as playwright Samuel Beckett in first show since trial

Stephen Tompkinson stars as playwright Samuel Beckett in first show since trial

25 May 2023

The British actor was cleared of inflicting GBH earlier this month.


Nine arrested after riots in Ely sparked by death of teenagers

Nine arrested after riots in Ely sparked by death of teenagers

Nine arrested after riots in Ely sparked by death of teenagers

25 May 2023

South Wales Police said more arrests are expected as they continue to identify those involved in the disorder.


Campaigners accuse Government of betrayal as flagship animal welfare bill scrapped

Campaigners accuse Government of betrayal as flagship animal welfare bill scrapped

Campaigners accuse Government of betrayal as flagship animal welfare bill scrapped

25 May 2023

The Kept Animals Bill was first introduced in June 2021 but has faced long delays.


Fresh Madeleine McCann searches at remote Portugal reservoir appear to conclude

Fresh Madeleine McCann searches at remote Portugal reservoir appear to conclude

Fresh Madeleine McCann searches at remote Portugal reservoir appear to conclude

25 May 2023

Officers spent three days scouring woodland near the banks of the Barragem do Arade.


Complaint upheld against MP Liam Byrne over expenses for mayoral campaign

Complaint upheld against MP Liam Byrne over expenses for mayoral campaign

Complaint upheld against MP Liam Byrne over expenses for mayoral campaign

25 May 2023

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority found there was ‘overwhelming evidence’ a staff member for the Labour MP had worked on his campaign.


Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem – study

Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem – study

Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem – study

25 May 2023

The findings are the oldest example of this diarrhoea-causing parasite infecting humans anywhere on the planet, researchers suggest.


MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters performing in Manchester

MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters performing in Manchester

MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters performing in Manchester

25 May 2023

The musician said people had been ‘wrongly accusing me of being an antisemite’ and said he was saddened by those trying to cancel his shows.


Professor Green introduces Kate to his Nanny Pat at kinship carer celebration

Professor Green introduces Kate to his Nanny Pat at kinship carer celebration

Professor Green introduces Kate to his Nanny Pat at kinship carer celebration

25 May 2023

The rapper said his grandmother was ‘very nervous’ to be meeting the princess and had got her hair done.


Abba stars rule out Eurovision reunion in Sweden on 50th anniversary of win

Abba stars rule out Eurovision reunion in Sweden on 50th anniversary of win

Abba stars rule out Eurovision reunion in Sweden on 50th anniversary of win

25 May 2023

Sweden is set to host the competition next year on the 50th anniversary of Abba’s win in 1974.


Artists defiant after black history sculpture defaced days after being unveiled

Artists defiant after black history sculpture defaced days after being unveiled

Artists defiant after black history sculpture defaced days after being unveiled

25 May 2023

The racist graffiti was removed by hand in just a few minutes.


Chris Packham – libel ruling is ‘vindication of my innocence’

Chris Packham – libel ruling is ‘vindication of my innocence’

Chris Packham – libel ruling is ‘vindication of my innocence’

25 May 2023

The TV naturalist successfully sued two men for libel.


Lucy Letby ‘attacked nine babies just after their parents left their cotsides’

Lucy Letby ‘attacked nine babies just after their parents left their cotsides’

Lucy Letby ‘attacked nine babies just after their parents left their cotsides’

25 May 2023

The defendant, from Hereford, denies murdering seven babies and trying to murder 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016.


AI model may predict if aggressive breast cancer will spread, research suggests

AI model may predict if aggressive breast cancer will spread, research suggests

AI model may predict if aggressive breast cancer will spread, research suggests

25 May 2023

More than 8,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer every year.


Aukus ‘looks to drive AI into military capabilities after world firsts at trial’

Aukus ‘looks to drive AI into military capabilities after world firsts at trial’

Aukus ‘looks to drive AI into military capabilities after world firsts at trial’

25 May 2023

The developments made by the pact will help ‘uphold the principles of freedom and democracy around the world’, the US said.


Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay

Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay

Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay

25 May 2023

Some hospitals at risk of collapse and in need of an upgrade will now be added to the programme instead of some where work is delayed.


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