2 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Science Fiction In The Atomic Age on Sky Arts: The sci

Vietnam war veteran Joe Haldeman is a human time machine. Now 81 and probably the world's greatest living sci-fi author, he has an unequalled record of predicting the future.

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2 h. ago Neigh problem! 1 in 50 men think they can outrun a thoroughbred over a 100 metre sprint... even though the fastest horse ever recorded clocked a top speed of more than 40mph

It is often said if you ask a foolish question, you should expect a foolish answer.

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3 h. ago Asteroid which caused panic about deadly collision with Earth is massive, Nasa says

Asteroid 2024 YR4, it appeared, was heading for Earth but more data recorded by the Webb Space Telescope has offered new information about the rocky body in the inner Solar System

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4 h. ago ‘Jolly’ King plays carrot recorder at Windsor Castle music reception

The London Vegetable Orchestra is the UK’s only ensemble to use instruments made of hand-crafted local vegetables.

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5 h. ago PICTURED: New images show the gruesome effect microplastics have on your body

Microplastics are now in almost everything we touch, from food and seafood to water, clothing, kitchenware and the workplace. Here's the impact they could have on your appearance.

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5 h. ago Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer

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7 h. ago Emergency landing of Virgin Atlantic aircraft: 260 passengers to Mumbai from London stranded at Turkey airport for over 24 hrs

Emergency landing of Virgin Atlantic aircraft: 260 passengers to Mumbai from London stranded at Turkey airport for over 24 hrs  The Indian Express

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7 h. ago What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

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8 h. ago ASK COLEEN 'I'm worried date will be put off when he sees I'm nothing like profile pic'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for an anxious reader who's worried her old online profile picture may leave her potential new flame feeling short-changed

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8 h. ago 'Something I'll always cherish' Cardiff record shop closing down after 30 years

After more than three decades the shop is set to close for good this weekend as its owner is set to retire

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8 h. ago 22 pictures of Grand National opening day as racegoers enjoy the sunshine

The three-day racing festival got underway at Aintree on Thursday

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9 h. ago UK rocked by 57th earthquake of the year as seismic activity ramps up across country

Experts from the British Geological Society has recorded another earthquake in the United Kingdom, which would be the 57th to strike the country since the start of 2025

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10 h. ago Manchester United announce major contract decision as Man City star makes Arsenal admission

Both Man United and Manchester City had a good weekend on the pitch last time out, each recording WSL victories.

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10 h. ago New report details Ayrshire's highest paid local authority executives

According to the Town Hall Rich List 2025, a record 3,906 officials from local authorities around the UK received more than £100,000.

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10 h. ago Weather map: Where in the UK will be hotter than the Algarve as temperatures soar to 22C

So far this spring, the UK has experienced record-breaking sunny spells

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10 h. ago 'I was having a laugh when I posted my town had record for most roundabouts

Google AI presented Welsh blogger Ben Black's April Fools' Day joke as true. It also ended up on legitimate news sites. The blogger now worries it might end up in a young student's homework

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10 h. ago Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over a viral post that sparked backlash

Prosecutors in Atlanta are asking a judge to send the rapper Young Thug to prison

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11 h. ago Luke Littler claims Phil Taylor would ‘struggle’ in modern darts

The 18-year-old claimed his first World Championship crown in January and has sight sets on Taylor’s record 16 titles

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11 h. ago Doge gained access to sensitive data of migrant children, including reports of abuse

Former officials question the reason for a Doge engineer’s access to the Unaccompanied Alien Children portalA member of Elon Musk’s unofficial “department of government efficiency” gained access to a government system that contains the personal data of unaccompanied immigrant children, according to a recent court filing.The database, called the Unaccompanied Alien Children portal (UAC), contains extremely detailed information about thousands of minors who enter the United States alone, including individual children’s mental health and therapy records, as well as immigration records, photos and addresses of their family members. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Stock markets plummet after Trump’s tariffs with Dow losing 1,500 points and NASDAQ targeting record

‘This is the reordering of fair trade,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said before the stock market tanked at open

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