53 h. ago Horrific death of Roman gladiator at the hands of a LION is revealed by his skeleton as it is found 2,000 years later

Bite marks found on a skeleton in a Roman cemetery in York have provided the first archaeological evidence of an epic battle between a gladiator and a lion.

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55 h. ago Lion bites on skeleton provide first evidence of gladiator’s combat with wild beasts

Skeleton of young gladiator dug out from York cemetery in 2004

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65 h. ago Bangladesh 'failing to provide evidence' against Tulip Siddiq after former minister issued anti

EXCLUSIVE: Lawyers for the Labour MP decry allegations by Bangladeshi authorities she received land illegally from deposed PM and aunt as ‘false and vexatious’

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3 d. ago PMQs: Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of having 'no balls' after trans women U

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions

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3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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8 d. ago SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

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1 week ago Trump effect leaves Canada’s Conservatives facing catastrophic loss

Pierre Poilievre had hoped to be the next PM, but a sharp change in mood amid Trump tariffs has the party in turmoilWhen Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre finally emerged from a holding room, excited shouts erupted in a tsunami-like wave throughout the banquet hall. Party faithful – some in the ill-fitting free T-shirts handed out by staffers – craned their necks for a glimpse of the man they hoped will be the next Canadian prime minister.Hair perfectly parted and clad in his standard-issue crisp blue suit, Poilievre embraced the first supporter, a gesture that appeared to leave her overjoyed. Another supporter, wearing a red “Save Canada” shirt, was crestfallen when Poilievre seemed to miss him, before the leader turned and gripped the man’s hand in a firm shake. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ancient Egyptian scroll could prove Moses existed and parted the Red Sea, says expert

An expert who specialises in the area of ancient manuscripts has claimed an ancient Egyptian scroll provides evidence which supports the Bible story of Exodus – in which Moses parts the Red Sea

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1 week ago Labour MP Tulip Siddiq threatened with Interpol red alert if she skips Bangladesh court corruption hearing

Former Labour Minister Tulip Siddiq faces an Interpol Red Notice for her arrest and extradition if she fails to attend a court hearing in Bangladesh this month over corruption charges.

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1 week ago Tulip Siddiq claims Bangladesh arrest warrant part of ‘smear campaign’

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission has sought an arrest warrant on Sunday for the Labour former minister, according to media reports.

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1 week ago Tulip Siddiq hits out at 'politically motivated' claims as Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for Labour MP

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission has reportedly sought an arrest warrant over allegations Tulip Siddiq illegally received a 7,200 square feet plot of land in Dhaka

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1 week ago Tulip Siddiq denies wrongdoing as Bangladesh ‘issues warrant for her arrest’

Ms Siddiq’s lawyers described the claims against her as ‘politically motivated’

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1 week ago Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq – reports

The MP is said to be wanted in Bangladesh over allegations she illegally received a plot of land in the country’s capital, Dhaka.

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1 week ago Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq – reports

The MP is said to be wanted in Bangladesh over allegations she illegally received a plot of land in the country’s capital, Dhaka.

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2 w. ago Mahmoud Khalil can be expelled for his beliefs alone, US government argues

Marco Rubio provides two-page memo to judge who asked government for evidence against Columbia student activistUS politics live – latest updatesFacing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages US foreign policy interests.The two-page memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press, does not allege any criminal conduct by Khalil, a legal permanent US resident and graduate student who served as spokesperson for campus activists last year during large demonstrations against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and the war in Gaza. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NHS medicines could be at risk due to Trump tariffs and global trade friction, ministers warned

Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war

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2 w. ago Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

Wayne Gretzky says he has no political power or pull with the U.S. president or Canada's prime minister in his first public comments on the issue since Donald Trump began his second term

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2 w. ago Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned

Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war

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2 w. ago Researchers reveal why shift workers should only eat between certain hours

The study provides evidence that by eating only in the daytime, shift workers can avoid some risks

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2 w. ago Major update issued on police officer who followed teens killed in e

The CPS said there was 'insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction'

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