53 m. ago Ancient Egyptians had surprising FOREIGN roots: Scientists sequence the DNA of a man who lived 4,800 years ago

It's widely considered one of the cradles of civilisation. But a new study has revealed that people living in ancient Egypt may actually have had foreign roots.

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65 m. ago JENNIE BOND: 'Kate Middleton broke royal convention and surprised us all with cancer admission'

The Princess of Wales laid bare how much of a rollercoaster her cancer recovery has been - and royal expert Jennie Bond says it's been incredibly refreshing

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65 m. ago Watch: Tiny kitten rescued from pipe in Florida by firefighters

Two community members made a surprising discovery, finding a kitten stuck in a pipe, in Fort Myers, Florida

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70 m. ago Heaven must be like this: D’Angelo’s greatest songs – ranked!

As his debut album Brown Sugar turns 30 this week, we look back on the relatively slim but astoundingly rich catalogue of the architect of neosoulFor an artist no one could describe as prolific, D’Angelo has contributed a surprising number of exclusive songs to films. Good songs too, as evidenced by this, from the Space Jam soundtrack: a fine, funky, faintly Stevie Wonder-ish, mid-tempo example of his initial retro-yet-somehow-modern approach to soul. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Nigel Farage admits he was surprised by Rod Stewart’s support of Reform UK

Nigel Farage has responded to Rod Stewart’s message of support where he urged the public to give the Reform UK leader “a chance”

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2 h. ago Two teenage boys appear in court accused of murdering loving dad in Barry

The matter has been sent to Cardiff Crown Court

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3 h. ago Grow monster tomato plants by feeding them one simple item from your bathroom

Tomato plants can be fussy and are prone to a range of pests and diseases, as well as nutritional deficiencies, which can be easy to miss in the quest for the perfect crop

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3 h. ago ‘The film wouldn’t even be made today’: the story behind Back to the Future at 40

The time travel comedy was a surprise smash in 1985 and remains a Hollywood touchpoint and as it reaches a major anniversary, those who made it share their memoriesThe actor Lea Thompson has had a distinguished screen career but hesitated to share it with her daughters when they were growing up. “I did not show them most of my stuff because I end up kissing people all the time and it was traumatic to my children,” she recalls. “Even when they were little the headline was, ‘Mom is kissing someone that’s not Dad and it’s making me cry!’”Thompson’s most celebrated role would be especially hard to explain. As Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future, she falls in lust with her own son, Marty McFly, a teenage time traveller from 1985 who plunges into 1955 at the wheel of a DeLorean car. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Zach Bryan Surprise Releases Three Brand New Songs, Including “Streets Of London”

Zach Bryan Surprise Releases Three Brand New Songs, Including “Streets Of London”  WBWN

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4 h. ago Flight attendant urges tourists to make one suitcase swap 'for their protection'

People can stop making a simple holiday mistake every time they travel if they use one of these items on their suitcases

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4 h. ago Novak Djokovic shows 'true colours' ahead of Wimbledon battle with Dan Evans

Novak Djokovic is preparing to face Dan Evans at Wimbledon, and the Serbian star has already left fans surprised after making a "bold gesture" ahead of the big match

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5 h. ago Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett reveals surprising time he wakes up in the morning

Diary of a CEO podcast host Steven Bartless shared an insight in what a typical day in his life looks like, including what times he wakes up and goes to bed which has left people surprised

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8 h. ago The Sandman season 2 contains one of the worst American accents ever committed to the small screen

Comic adaptation feels like being trapped in a whirlwind of plot and intrigue, which never materialises into something solid enough to get to grips with

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8 h. ago I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for three years – these five surprising benefits are why I started

The common 10,000 steps per day fitness goal has ‘no scientific basis’, a 2023 study concluded – but senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore found it works for him

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9 h. ago Inside Queen Victoria's 'thirsty' diaries: The raunchy entries that reveal 'teenage girl' romance with Prince Albert

Despite being Britain's most famous monarch and a woman of the prudish Victorian era, Queen Victoria was surprisingly open about her passion for her husband, Prince Albert.

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9 h. ago Like English, Spanish is constantly evolving. Unlike some English speakers, we welcome that | María Ramírez

Purists’ attempts to police our global languages are doomed – there’s joy and inspiration in new expressions from all over the world Even your own language can have the capacity to surprise you. I recently joined a panel at a journalism conference with a reporter and a lawyer, both from Colombia. I found myself captivated by some of the words they used that aren’t – or rather weren’t – so common in Spain. The investigative journalist Diana Salinas referred to her craft as la filigrana, the filigree. I wouldn’t have used the term in that context, and yet it struck me as perfect to describe the intricate, careful work that investigative reporting requires.Filigrana is not even considered a Latin-Americanism – it comes from Italian – but it has somehow been forgotten in everyday speech in Spain. As is often the case with Spanish in Latin America, usage and context enriches the word.María Ramírez is a journalist and the deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outlet in Spain Conti...

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10 h. ago Households told to sprinkle £1.10 item around red flag plants immediately

A seasoning you probably have in your kitchen already is said to be a perfect remedy to plants who attract endless pests, especially during the summer months

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10 h. ago B&M launches £5 outdoor item that keeps birds coming to your garden

Looking after wild birds during the hot weather is crucial, and this simple £5 B&M bird bath makes it easier than ever - and will also attract more wildlife to your garden

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11 h. ago Private jet pilot reveals how they go to the bathroom on long

Sam Remcho candidly explains how pilots relieve themselves while in the air - including one surprising, little-known method.

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12 h. ago Brits warned of airport scam where most people don't realise they've been robbed

People heading abroad this summer are being warned to beware of a growing airport scam targeting holidaymakers' precious items, with thieves going for those who've just arrived on holiday

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