2 h. ago ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross

South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under wayBy 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but no one had ever witnessed it first-hand on the small volcanic outcrop off the coast of South Africa. So, when researchers Stefan and Janine Schoombie came across a badly wounded wandering albatross chick in a relatively accessible part of the island, they resolved to return at night. After hiking for 30 minutes in the dark, Stefan started quietly setting up his camera equipment behind a rock. “We were expecting to have to stalk, but the mice were climbing all over us,” he says.It didn’t take long for the mice to start feeding on the albatross chick. “The bird was a complete fluffball,” says Janine. “So, they just climbed up its back and started nibbling at its hea...

Politics

6 h. ago WSL roundup: West Ham’s Martinez snatches point as Chelsea’s lead is cut

WSL roundup: West Ham’s Martinez snatches point as Chelsea’s lead is cut  The Guardian

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14 h. ago White House Correspondents’ Dinner axes comedy slot after Trump administration pressure

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich called Amber Ruffin a ‘garbage, hate-filled comedian’

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15 h. ago Hidden tomb discovered by scientists investigating vast city beneath Giza pyramid

A 'sarcophagus' hidden more than 600 feet below the surface in Egypt is the latest discovery from the team that uncovered a 'vast city' beneath the Giza pyramids.

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15 h. ago Netflix Adolescence fans uncover 'masterpiece' replacement show dubbed 'new Mindhunter'

Crime drama fans have been searching for a replacement show after binging the Netflix series Adolescence - and feel they have uncovered a "masterpiece" with an all-star cast

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18 h. ago Hunt for masked raider targeting homes of families as more than £100k in gold jewellery is snatched

Cops are hunting a masked raider after he was caught on CCTV entering a property in York, in one of ten shocking heists.

Society

19 h. ago Forget Ashton Hall's 3:50am alarm! Scientists reveal the ultimate morning routine (and it doesn't involve banana skins, ice facials, or mouth tape!)

While Ashton Hall's videos have taken the internet by storm, experts have warned that some of his practices can actually be dangerous. Here's what they say you should do instead.

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23 h. ago Wrap avocados in £1.45 kitchen staple to stop them from going brown

Avocados are a popular fruit in many households, but anyone will know that eating half and trying to preserve the rest is tricky business

Economics

24 h. ago After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989

Stills, Edinburgh; Photographers’ Gallery, LondonFrom loneliness in Norfolk to vibrant Indian culture in Leicester, a touring show captures a riot of contradictions. Elsewhere, Leeds is lent an otherworldly air by a colour photography pioneerGiven that we live in a time defined by the rise of far-right populism and a widespread indifference to traditional party politics, the idea of a unified “working class” seems almost romantic, a throwback to an age when Labour was synonymous with socialism rather than centrism. In this context, the Hayward Gallery’s touring exhibition After the End of History is a defiant statement, though it’s less a celebration of shared values and traditions than a series of revealing glimpses of what curator Johny Pitts describes as the “complex and counterintuitive expressions of working-class life”.The show’s high-flown title refers to the political scientist Francis Fukuyama’s controversial assertion that history of a kind ended with the collapse of the S...

Culture

24 h. ago Rangers reverse 1992 classic as landmark appearance maker hits Dundee with ultimate sickener at 10th attempt

Rangers snatch victory from jaws of defeat

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25 h. ago Rangers reverse 1992 classic as landmark appearance maker hits Dundee with ultimate sickener at 12th attempt

Rangers snatch victory from jaws of defeat

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28 h. ago Beautiful little UK village so quaint it looks like it's frozen in time

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with this charming village surrounded by ancient woodland. It's filled with rich history, and is a great base for exploring some of the UK's very best stretches of unspoilt countryside

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29 h. ago Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants

South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia minima, an alien species of aquatic plant native to South America that is choking up dams and rivers

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37 h. ago Donatella Versace is seen for the first time since stepping down as Creative Director as she parties with glamorous Kate Moss and Amber Valetta at Tramp night club

Donatella Versace cut a chic figure as she joined Kate Moss and Amber Valletta at Tramp nightclub in London on Thursday evening. 

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38 h. ago Leeds’ Championship title chances dented by late equaliser and Burnley close the gap

Swansea snatched a last-gasp equaliser to stop Leeds returning to the top of the Championship table, while third-placed Burnley kept up the pressure with a narrow win

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39 h. ago Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

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39 h. ago European island named least spoilt by tourists and it has 60 beaches to pick from

Travellers willing to go the extra mile will find this true hidden gem. Sitting in the northern corner of the Aegean Sea, this island has white sand beaches, lush groves and intriguing ancient marbles

Society

39 h. ago Incredible EU town named among world's most beautiful is filled with tiny houses

This quaint town in the Istria Valley is one of only a few in the region that preserved their traditional dry stone huts. Today, travellers are welcome to stay overnight in one of these famous gems

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40 h. ago Warning to UK tourists as Spain issues amber alerts for 100km/h winds

Weather warnings are in force for holiday hospots including Barcelona and Majorca

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40 h. ago When the physicists need burner phones, that’s when you know America’s changed | John Naughton

US academics, fearing persecution by their own government, are becoming ideological refugees. Europe, and Britain, must offer them sanctuaryAt international academic conferences recently, one sees an interesting trend. Some American participants are travelling with “burner” phones or have minimalist laptops running browsers and not much else. In other words, they are equipped with the same kind of kit that security-conscious people used to bring 15 years ago when travelling to China.So what’s up? Well, these academics have a finger on the pulse of Trump’s America, and are concerned about what might happen when they return home. They’ve read on Robert Reich’s Substack about the French scientist who was prevented from entering the country because US Border Patrol agents had found messages from him in which he had expressed his “personal opinion” to colleagues and friends about Trump’s science policies. Continue reading...

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