67 m. ago Shells found in Spain could be among oldest known musical instruments

Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcherAs a child, Miquel López García was fascinated by the conch shell, kept in the bathroom, that his father’s family in the southern Spanish region of Almería had blown to warn their fellow villagers of rising rivers and approaching flood waters.The hours he spent getting that “characteristically potent sound out of it” paid off last year when the archaeologist, musicologist and professional trumpet player pressed his lips to eight conch-shell trumpets. Their tones, he says, could carry insights into the lives of the people who lived in north-east Spain 6,000 years ago. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago M54 traffic updates LIVE as road closed overnight for recovery after lorry collision

Part of the M54 is closed again — for the second time in one week — after another crash involving a lorry near junction two for Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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5 h. ago M54 traffic: Motorway closed overnight for recovery work after lorry collision

Part of the M54 was closed again — for the second time in one week — after another crash involving a lorry near junction two for Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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6 h. ago People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act

Residents claim raw sewage and poorly treated effluent as result of Thames Water’s failings are threat to healthCommunities across south-east England are filing the first coordinated legal complaints that sewage pollution by Thames Water negatively affects their lives.Thames Water failed to complete upgrades to 98 treatment plants and pumping stations which have the worst records for sewage pollution into the environment, despite a promise to invest in them over the last five years. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Kids under 5 most vulnerable as 'world's most contagious virus' cases spike

Global health experts are calling for action to save lives after the number of large outbreaks of measles tripled since pre-Covid times, with 30million children under-protected

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6 h. ago NSW considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck

Police plead with parents to buy only safe, unmodified ebikes as Christmas presentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW is considering a plan to halve the maximum power and top speed of ebikes, after a rider died in a collision with a garbage truck in central Sydney.NSW police also issued a plea for parents who were considering buying an ebike for their child as a Christmas present stick to legal bikes rather than more powerful and dangerous models. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Missouri Sportsbook Promos: Best Missouri Sports Betting Promotions

Check out the best sportsbook promos in Missouri as sports betting goes live in the Show-Me State

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7 h. ago Best sofa Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, including £1,500 off our favourite couch

Ahead of Christmas get the perfect sofa for your home for less this Cyber MondayFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

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7 h. ago Former England and Premier League star 'arrested at airport over attempted rape'

A former Premier League and England star was reportedly arrested at Stansted airport on suspicion of attempted rape before he boarded his flight with Border Force guards stepping in

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7 h. ago British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie

Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema tripsWhen Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Ruby Wax takes on Bushtucker trial and third celebrity leaves the jungle

The former talk show host was left gutted after winning just five of the 10 stars available

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7 h. ago Why Liverpool parade attacker may enjoy 'cushy' sentence after receiving 'diagnosis'

Ex-Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 54, may be sent to a secure hospital instead of prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple offences after driving into crowds at Liverpool's trophy parade, injuring 134

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8 h. ago Gary Lineker gives verdict on him vs Harry Kane debate with notable caveat

Harry Kane and Gary Lineker has both been the leading lights for England but the former Match of the Day host accepts the Bayern Munich star is better than he was

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8 h. ago Resident doctors accused of ‘cynical attempt to wreck Christmas’ with fresh strike

The British Medical Association said the action will take place from 17 to 22 December

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8 h. ago Wembley stabbing live updates as man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight

Wembley stabbing live updates as man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight  My London

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8 h. ago I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Ruby Wax takes on Bushtucker trial before third celebrity eviction

Eddie Kadi was second to be voted off ITV series after camp controversy saw Ruby Wax overtake Shona McGarty as camp leader

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8 h. ago I'm A Celeb LIVE updates: Third star to leave after fresh contraband discovered

The comedian is the latest to leave the jungle and has revealed which of his campmates has been swiping other people's things

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8 h. ago I'm A Celeb LIVE updates: Vogue Williams leaves the camp after fighting with fan favourite Angry Ginge

The comedian is the latest to leave the jungle and has revealed which of his campmates has been swiping other people's things

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9 h. ago Harry Redknapp singles out two Liverpool players with 'trust' claim and Arne Slot point

Liverpool claimed a 2-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, with Joe Gomez and Cody Gakpo both impressing for the Reds at the London Stadium

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9 h. ago UK snow forecast as Brits face being buried in Arctic blizzard lasting 21 hours

Weather modelling maps show more snow could be heading to the UK soon as all four home nations look set to be impacted during 21 hours of Arctic flurries

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