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Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
Read MoreThe New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
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Which parties could South Africa’s ANC go into coalition with?
Read More Collapse in support means ANC may not reach 50% vote share needed to rule alone. Which parties are contenders for coalition? South Africa is facing the uncertain possibility of a coalition government after a collapse in support for the ruling African National Congress party in Wednesday’s election meant it probably won’t reach the…
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Watchdog apologises to Siân Phillips over handling of actor’s charity case
Read More Charity Commission admits to blunders and says lessons have been learned in Actor’s Benevolent Fund board dispute The actors Dame Penelope Keith and Dame Siân Phillips have won a hard-fought apology from England’s charity watchdog after it admitted to blunders in its handling of a controversial case involving a £40m actor’s hardship fund.…
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Macron wants France to ‘go to war with Russia’ – Le Pen
Read More The French president’s stance on Ukraine creates a “staggering danger,” the National Rally politician has said French politician Marine Le Pen has accused President Emmanuel Macron of wanting to “go to war with Russia” in an interview with France Info that aired on Thursday. The three-time presidential candidate said that Macron’s recent remarks…
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Teenager arrested in France on suspicion of Olympics attack plot
Read More Interior ministry says 18-year-old Chechen suspected of planning ‘Islamist-inspired’ attack in Saint-Étienne French security services have arrested a Chechen teenager suspected of plotting an “Islamist-inspired” attack on a football game during this summer’s Olympics, the interior ministry has said. The domestic intelligence agency DGSI arrested an 18-year-old of Chechen origin in Saint-Étienne, in…
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The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
Read More Over nearly 25 years, women who had the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of death than women who followed it the least, a new study finds. Over nearly 25 years, women who had the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of death…
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Supreme Court to ‘step in’ after Trump’s historic conviction
Read More House speaker claims Trump verdict is ‘dangerous to our system’ and risks undermining public confidence House speaker claims Trump verdict is ‘dangerous to our system’ and risks undermining public confidence
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Germany backs Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia
Read More Kiev can use NATO weapons in “self-defense,” Berlin has said Berlin will follow Washington’s lead in allowing Kiev to use Western-supplied weapons systems for long-range attacks on Russian territory, a German government spokesperson said on Friday. The US and its allies have insisted that providing weapons and equipment to Ukraine does not make…
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Convicted felon Trump attacks Biden and rants about ‘rigged’ trial at rambling news conference
Read More Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his crimes on July 11 Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his crimes on July 11
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Global reaction to Trump felony conviction is muted so far
Read More Many officials and leaders so far have been unwilling to comment on another country’s judicial process. (Image credit: Mark Peterson) Many officials and leaders so far have been unwilling to comment on another country’s judicial process.
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Trump holds press conference after guilty verdict: ‘If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone’
Read More After guilty verdict on 34 felony counts, Trump criticized the process in speech repeating falsehoods and conspiracy theories Donald Trump conviction – live updates Donald Trump said on Thursday: “If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone” at a press conference called the morning after his historic criminal…
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Plan to attack soccer events during Paris Olympics foiled
Read MoreAn 18-year-old from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to attack soccer events in the southeastern city of Saint-Etienne.An 18-year-old from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to attack soccer events in the southeastern city of Saint-Etienne.
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Israel has encroached on 32% of Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation shows
Read MoreGaza’s territory has been shrunk by a buffer zone that winds around its boundary and wide axis torn through its centre.Gaza’s territory has been shrunk by a buffer zone that winds around its boundary and wide axis torn through its centre.
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German anti-Islam activist injured in knife attack
Read MoreGerman reports say a far-right, anti-Islam activist was among those stabbed.German reports say a far-right, anti-Islam activist was among those stabbed.
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All Santander staff and ’30 million’ customers hacked
Read MoreTheir data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.
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Fax machines permeate Germany’s business culture. But parliament is ditching them
Read More Four out of five companies in Europe’s largest economy continue to use fax machines. But Germany’s parliament has until the end of June to stop relying on the antiquated communication technology. (Image credit: Holger Hollemann) Four out of five companies in Europe’s largest economy continue to use fax machines. But Germany’s parliament has…
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Five years ago Michelle Troconis conspired to help her boyfriend kill his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos. Now she learns her fate
Read More The sentencing comes five years after her then-boyfriend’s estranged wife Jennifer Dulos disappeared on 24 May 2019 after dropping their children off at school in New Canaan, Connecticut The sentencing comes five years after her then-boyfriend’s estranged wife Jennifer Dulos disappeared on 24 May 2019 after dropping their children off at school in…
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Police break up pro-Palestinian campus protests in California and Detroit
Read More UC Santa Cruz and Wayne State University in Detroit clamped down on protests as graduates staged a walkout at MIT Police in riot gear surrounded arm-in-arm protesters on Friday at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations have blocked the main entrance to the campus this week. Campus, local and state…
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Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
Read More The retiring senator has been weighing whether to run for governor as he grows increasingly dissatisfied with his party The retiring senator has been weighing whether to run for governor as he grows increasingly dissatisfied with his party
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Is Israel losing the information war on Gaza?
Read MoreMarc Lamont Hill talks to documentary producer Sut Jhally about Israel’s information warfare strategy.Marc Lamont Hill talks to documentary producer Sut Jhally about Israel’s information warfare strategy.
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‘Time is our life’: Volodymyr Zelenskiy on balancing urgency with diplomacy in the war against Russia
Read More In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, the Ukrainian president reveals the tactics and traits that help him face the daily frustrations of leading a country at war for more than two years • Zelenskiy: Russian troops are laughing at and ‘hunting’ Ukrainians Continue reading…In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, the Ukrainian…
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Florida 12-year-old wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in rare spell-off final
Read More ‘Abseil’ was the final word that ultimately led the 12-year-old finalist to victory, taking home over $50,000 ‘Abseil’ was the final word that ultimately led the 12-year-old finalist to victory, taking home over $50,000
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Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city
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Shares in Trump Media Slump After Former President Convicted in Hush-Money Trial
Read More Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, slumped before the opening bell Friday after former President Donald Trump was convicted in his hush money trial. A New York jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election…
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Diane Abbott free to stand for Labour in election, says Starmer
Read More Veteran MP had party whip restored this week, but it was suggested she might be ‘barred’ from running UK politics live – latest updates Diane Abbott is “free to stand” as a Labour candidate in the general election, Keir Starmer has said. The news comes four days after it was revealed that the…
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What Trump’s most devoted supporters make of verdict
Read MoreTrump’s guilty conviction has bolstered support for him in some quarters.Trump’s guilty conviction has bolstered support for him in some quarters.
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Italy rules out use of its weapons for long-range Ukrainian strikes on Russia
Read More Several other NATO member states are supporting the deployment of Western arms for such attacks Italy’s constitution prohibits its weapons being used by Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia, two of the country’s ministers have said. A number of other NATO member states have spoken in favor of Kiev using long-range missiles…
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Darker days lay ahead for opposition, minorities after India’s election
Read MoreModi-led Hindu nationalists are set to win the election, and will likely use their new mandate to increase repression.Modi-led Hindu nationalists are set to win the election, and will likely use their new mandate to increase repression.
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Houthis say at least 16 dead and 35 injured in UK and US strikes in Yemen
Read More Rebel group says onslaught, aimed at underground facilities and missile launchers, killed civilians Israel-Gaza war – live updates A joint US and UK air raid on Houthi missile launchers in Yemen has killed 16 people and injured more than 40, according to the Houthi health ministry. There is no independent way of confirming…
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Video shows anti-Islam activist among those stabbed in Germany attack
Read MorePolice confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.Police confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.
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Knifeman shot by police after stabbing at least three people at German political rally
Read More The crime spree unfolded in Mannheim during an event held by a group which advocates against the ‘Islamisation’ of Europe The crime spree unfolded in Mannheim during an event held by a group which advocates against the ‘Islamisation’ of Europe
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Houthis claim to have launched missile attack on US aircraft carrier in wake of US-UK strikes on Yemen
Read More The Houthis claimed the attack was in response to British and American strikes on its bases in Yemen on Thursday The Houthis claimed the attack was in response to British and American strikes on its bases in Yemen on Thursday
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Police with batons approach Israel-Hamas war protesters at UC Santa Cruz
Read MorePolice with batons have approached protesters at the University of California, Santa CruzPolice with batons have approached protesters at the University of California, Santa Cruz
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Trump defense lawyer gives confusing answer over why he didn’t call witnesses to back ex-president
Read More Todd Blanche grilled on why Keith Schiller and Allen Weisselberg were not called to give evidence Todd Blanche grilled on why Keith Schiller and Allen Weisselberg were not called to give evidence
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US State Department deceived Congress on Gaza – ex-official
Read More Stacy Gilbert told the media she resigned over a report that claimed Israel did not withhold American aid from Palestinans The US Department of State lied to Congress when it said Israel was not restricting the flow of aid into Gaza, a former official has claimed after resigning in protest. Stacy Gilbert served…
