94 m. ago China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to 'panda diplomacy'

China's endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys have joined pandas as diplomatic envoys to Europe

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10 h. ago Check your change for four rare UK coins worth over £139,000

Some of these coins are still in circulation meaning they could be in your wallet right now

Economics

13 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live

Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conferenceA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Society

14 h. ago Is polygamy bad for society? Scientists think it could have benefits

Studies have shown men are actually more likely to marry where polygyny is common than where it is rare

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15 h. ago AD FEATURE: Grandmother discovers box of 'junk' in her attic contains rare coin worth £100K

One lucky pensioner discovered that her box of junk was actually home to a very rare coin when she sent it by post for free to the experts at Vintage Cash Cow

Economics

15 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago What you need to know about brain aneurysms – and how rare they really are

Many people can have a brain aneurysm and never know. But an aneurysm that ruptures and bursts can be fatal

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16 h. ago Apple fans can snap up the newest Watch Series 11 in rare 39p a day deal

Apple fans looking for the newest device can do so by paying as little as 39p a day through Sky

Economics

17 h. ago NHS 'stop' alert to anyone with 'burning stomach' from naproxen

The painkiller can lead to a rare but serious side effect that should be seen by a doctor

Events

17 h. ago Zelenskyy at Downing Street for talks with Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ after meeting King Charles – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to press case for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Zelenskyy meets King Charles before discussion with Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ over military support – Europe live

King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Events

21 h. ago Huge clue Beckham family feud is thawing as David and Victoria throw support behind son Brooklyn

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have publicly thrown their support behind their eldest son Brooklyn in a rare social media move that has tongues wagging. Brooklyn, 26, showed off his kitchen skills in a new Instagram video, flipping fluffy buttermilk pancakes to Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight.  While he’s been keeping his distance from the famous family...

Politics

21 h. ago Mohinder Kaur Bhamra: Punjabi Disco review – rediscovery of an 80s trailblazer

(Naya Beat)Punjabi folk vocals backed by hammering electronic percussion, disco basslines and fizzing synth melody: a key predecessor to the Asian dance music explosionIn 1982, London-based Sikh devotional singer Mohinder Kaur Bhamra recorded a true oddity. Accompanied by her son Kuljit on an early Roland synthesiser and drum machine, the pair laid down nine tracks of Punjabi folk vocals backed by hammering electronic percussion, disco basslines and fizzing synth melody. Only 500 copies of the resulting album, Punjabi Disco, were pressed; it was released to confusion from a diaspora audience used to the bombast of bhangra. In the decades since, rare LPs have appeared on resale sites, but Kuljit’s recent rediscovery of the master tapes has now made the record widely available for the first time.The blipping electronic toms and rattling shaker of opening number Disco Wich Aa set the tone, gradually building a swaying groove over siren-like synth melody before Mohinder’s falsetto vocal...

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35 h. ago Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way

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36 h. ago Supercars and powerboat seized from illegal immigrant fraudster who made £8.5m selling homes he didn't own are put up for auction

Mauritarian immigrant Anopkumar Maudhoo made £8.5m out of 45 victims, using the cash to snap up a Lamborghini, a rare Aston Martin and other supercars.

Events

36 h. ago Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say

Volvo, VW and Nissan among companies that could face supply problems due to Dutch takeover of NexperiaCar companies across Europe and Japan including Volvo, Volkswagen, Honda and Nissan have warned that the battle between the Netherlands and China over control of the chipmaker Nexperia could hit production at factories.Last week’s decision by the Dutch government to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, which is based in the Netherlands, has sent shock waves across the car industry, which is already facing potential shortages of products such as magnets amid China’s latest restrictions on rare earths exports. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago AD FEATURE: You could own a luxury holiday home in some of the UK's most beautiful locations

Luxury Lodges offers a rare opportunity to own properties in some of the UK's most spectacular beauty spots including West Wales, Cornwall, Durham, the Lake District and Northumberland

Society

38 h. ago ‘Fermented in the gut’: scientists uncover clues about kopi luwak coffee’s unique taste

Study reveals ingredients of beans passed through civets’ digestive system that makes hot drink beloved by HollywoodIt is a coffee beloved by Hollywood and influencers – now researchers say they have found an ingredient that might help explain the unique flavour of kopi luwak.Also known as civet coffee, kopi luwak is produced from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian common palm civet. The resulting product is not only rare, but very expensive – costing about £130 for 500g. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Ryan Reynolds shows true colours as Wrexham owner’s actions branded ‘insane’

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has donated £10,000 to help save the life of a seriously ill baby born with an ultra-rare heart condition as his terrified mother plans to take him for life-saving treatment in America

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40 h. ago Volvo and VW say Dutch takeover of Chinese chipmaker could halt car factories

Japan also affected as manufacturers report Nexperia has warned them of possible supply problem Business live – latest updatesCar companies across Europe and Japan including Volvo, Honda and Nissan, have warned that the Dutch takeover of a Chinese-owned chip manufacturer could hit production at factories.Last week’s decision by the Netherlands government to take control of Nexperia has sent shock waves around the auto industry, which is already facing potential shortages in products such as magnets amid China’s latest restrictions on rare earths exports. Continue reading...

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