4 h. ago Britain's zoo OVERHAUL: UK animal parks will be forced to introduce larger habitats for elephants, ban touching in aquariums and ditch tethering birds under new government rules

Under new legislation the minimum size of elephant enclosures will increase sixfold, there will be a touching ban in aquariums and the practice of tethering birds of prey long-term will be ditched.

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4 h. ago Emun Elliott shines in The Gold as the BBC heist drama goes global

The Edinburgh actor explains why forty years after the biggest bullion heist in history the Brinks-Mat story still fires the imagination

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5 h. ago Kneecap urge fans to attend court with them as they say 'we're on right side of history'

Irish rap trio Kneecap have put out a message to their fans to join them outside Westminster Magistrates Court next month as bandmember Liam O'Hanna was charged with terror offence

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5 h. ago ‘Unfilmable’ video game movie announced from director of 'best war movie ever'

One of the best-selling games in history is finally getting the live-action film adaptation fans have been yearning for

Culture

8 h. ago Oasis reunion tour sparks fan frenzy with strict new entry rules and safety measures

Oasis fans are gearing up for one of the most eagerly awaited reunions in music history, as the band prepares to hit the road for their first tour in over a decade

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9 h. ago Arsenal’s comeback queens face ultimate Barcelona test in Champions League final

New chapter in Arsenal’s storied history awaits as they aim to end continental drought in a sold-out Lisbon finalAfter 18 years, Arsenal are back in the biggest game in women’s European football with a dream to end their long wait for continental glory. They face the holders, the favourites and the much-revered Barcelona, who are aiming to win the Champions League for a third consecutive season on a picture-perfect weekend in Lisbon.Strolling along tree-lined paths through the Portuguese capital’s sun-kissed Parque Eduardo VII, as a group of Barcelona fans cross paths with two Arsenal supporters wearing full red-and-white kit and exchange a few friendly quips about Saturday’s final, it is hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the 3,467 attendees who saw Arsenal lift the Uefa Women’s Cup – as it was known in 2007 – in the somewhat less glamorous surroundings of Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park. In those days, the competition concluded with a two-legged home-and-away final. Arsenal fol...

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9 h. ago The VERY surprising kitchen chore that raises risk of dementia

Scientists warned that a common kitchen task could be fueling America's dementia epidemic. More than seven million Americans are suffering from a decline in cognitive abilities.

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11 h. ago RIOTS AND REBELS by Nick Rennison: Why the English LOVE revolting

From killing a king to the poll tax riots, history has been forged by protest. But a new book argues our taste for insurrection is dangerous, deadly and often utterly pointless...

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11 h. ago ScottishPower Foundation celebrates citizen science on the shores of St Andrews

Hermit crabs and sea hares were among the first finds within St Andrews’ rock pools as a community-driven initiative, part funded by the ScottishPower Foundation, hosted its debut Scottish BioBlitz event.

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12 h. ago Robert Forster: ‘You improve as a person as you get older. I think that’s a fact’

The lauded singer-songwriter takes a wander along the Brisbane streets that formed him and the Go-BetweensWhen I meet former Go-Between Robert Forster at a cafe in the centre of Brisbane for a walk around his home town, it’s no surprise to see a book on the table in front of him. It is The Café With No Name, by Austrian novelist Robert Seethaler – a gift for his wife, Karin Bäumler.Forster picked it up, somewhat reluctantly, from a chain store. A great indie bookshop, he says, is “the one thing that I really miss in Brisbane – the thing that makes me go, this is not a world-class city”. He remembers a time when it was, but it’s not when you might think. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago One of British history's greatest mysteries solved after 10 years of research

History boffin Philippa Langley says she has proof about Richard III and the claim he killed two young boys known as the 'Princes in the Tower'

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12 h. ago Jog on! Lazy Strava users are using a secret app to FAKE their runs

It's the go-to running app for millions of people around the world. But if you spot one of your friends posting impressive runs on Strava, all may not be as it seems.

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12 h. ago Earthquake rocks US city miles from supervolcano as fears of overdue eruption return

A small town in Idaho sitting near the Yellowstone supervolcano has been rocked by an early morning earthquake , possibly signaling a future eruption.

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12 h. ago Elon Musk’s vendetta against Media Matters morphs into Trump administration investigation

‘It’s clear that’s exactly what’s happening here, given Media Matters’ history of holding those same figures to account,’ Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said in reaction to the probe

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13 h. ago Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies

Scientists say new approach means effects of many genetic mutations can be analysed at once and yield results in daysA new blood-based test that could help speed up diagnoses for children born with rare genetic disorders has been developed by researchers in an effort to provide answers – and treatments – sooner.Rare genetic disorders include a host of conditions, from cystic fibrosis to diseases relating to the mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells. However, getting a diagnosis can be arduous. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.

Events

14 h. ago Do you thrive on three hours sleep? You might have 'short sleeper syndrome', scientists say

We're all regularly told of the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. But a new study has revealed that a small group of people can thrive on as little as three hours of slumber.

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14 h. ago 1.2b social media users' data stolen in historic breach: Check your bank account NOW

A cybercriminal going by the alias 'ByteBreaker' has claimed that they've scraped 1.2 billion records from a social media giant's platform and is now selling the data on the dark web.

Economics

15 h. ago The touching hidden details in Kate's outfit that you may have missed as she officially names HMS Glasgow

The Princess of Wales looked effortlessly elegant on Thursday as she officially named HMS Glasgow by smashing a bottle of local Scottish whisky against its hull.

Politics

15 h. ago Louis Vuitton captures zeitgeist for conclave chic at Avignon show

Palais des Papes show is big on tunic dresses and slouchy boots as heraldry meets Glastonbury for new collectionThe pageantry and drama of the papacy is very much on trend. Hot on the heels of white smoke at the Vatican and Conclave in cinemas, the gothic Palais des Papes in Avignon, home to the popes of the 14th century, hosted a Louis Vuitton catwalk, the first fashion show at the palace in its 700-year history.There was no shortage of pomp and ceremony in the central courtyard of one of Europe’s largest medieval structures, where 400 chairs with tall, arched backs and plush, cardinal-red cushions were ranked tightly for Brigitte Macron, Cate Blanchett, Pharrell Williams, a clutch of celebrities making a post-Cannes detour, and a select few of Louis Vuitton’s most deep-pocketed clients. Continue reading...

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