4 h. ago Researchers launch new search to find Amelia Earhart’s plane

The latest attempt to solve the long-standing mystery will take place in November

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7 h. ago US researchers launch new mission to solve mystery of Amelia Earhart’s fate

Researchers to follow fresh clues that suggest pioneering aviator may have crash-landed on remote Pacific islandA new mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s long-missing plane is being launched, researchers announced on Wednesday, following fresh clues that suggest she may have crash-landed on a remote island in the South Pacific.A satellite image may show part of Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10E protruding from the sand on Nikumaroro, an isolated island in Kiribati about 1,000 miles from Fiji, according to Richard Pettigrew, head of the Archaeological Legacy Institute, a non-profit based in Oregon. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Scientists discover that emojis are good for us and can help bring us together

Using emojis isn't just for kids any more - apparently, they can help improve relationships and boost closeness, according to researchers who carried out a new study

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8 h. ago Israeli military used 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments reveal

Exclusive: Experts say use of heavy munition in Monday’s strike that killed dozens may constitute a war crimeThe Israeli military used a 500lb (230kg) bomb – a powerful and indiscriminate weapon that generates a massive blast wave and scatters shrapnel over a wide area – when it attacked a target in a crowded beachfront cafe in Gaza on Monday, evidence seen by the Guardian has revealed.Experts in international law said the use of such a munition despite the known presence of many unprotected civilians, including children, women and elderly people, was almost certainly unlawful and may constitute a war crime. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago England Lionesses reveal their home comforts at Women's Euros

As the Lionesses jetted off the Zurich for the Women's Euros 2025, several players told how they would be packing a little slice of home to get them through the tournament

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9 h. ago Top ways to protect plants from thieves as most stolen species revealed

More than a third of gardeners have been victims of plant theft, and new research shows the problem is only getting worse - with botanist James Wong naming the ten plants most at risk from thieves

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9 h. ago Secrets of ancient societies revealed through DNA from 4,000

Ancient DNA has revealed links between the cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia

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9 h. ago Researchers discover certain gut bacteria can protect you from toxic plastics that increase cancer risks

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

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9 h. ago Tesla vehicle deliveries drop sharply as Musk backlash affects demand

Tesla said it delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter, down 13.5% from 443,956 units a year agoTesla posted another big drop in quarterly deliveries on Wednesday, putting it on course for its second straight annual sales decline as demand falters due to backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political stance and an aging vehicle lineup.Tesla said it delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter, down 13.5% from 443,956 units a year ago. Analysts had expected it to report deliveries of about 394,378 vehicles, according to an average of 23 estimates from financial research firm Visible Alpha, though projections went to as low as 360,080 units based on estimates from 10 analysts over the past month. Analysts use the number of vehicles delivered to customers as a metric of success to evaluate both automotive sales and production. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Disney Dream cruise passengers reveal horrifying moment mom realized her daughter fell overboard

Woman saw her five year-old fall off $900 million ship — and watched her husband jump into the sea to rescue her

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10 h. ago Liam Gallagher apologises for tweeting 'disgusting racial slur and insists he does not discriminate' following huge backlash from 'disappointed' fans

The singer, 52, is only days away from the start of the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour, with him set to take the stage with brother Noel, 58, for the first time in 15 years, on Friday in Cardiff.

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11 h. ago Rats 'sprint in opposite direction' when they smell common household item

Rats in the garden can be a pain for homeowners, but there are ways to keep them at bay. A gardening expert has shared a simple hack to stop the pests in their tracks

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11 h. ago Jo Malone launches 'best ever' perfume for summer that smells just like ice cream

The new fragrance is part of the British brand's latest limited edition collection, which is inspired by one of the nation's favourite ice cream flavours

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12 h. ago Disney Dream cruise passengers reveal horrifying moment mom realised her daughter fell overboard

The woman saw her five year-old fall off the $900 million ship - and then watched her husband jump into the waters to try and rescue her

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12 h. ago Voices: Alligator Alcatraz will get the thumbs up from Trump’s Maga supporters

A vast new migrant detention centre in a remote part of the Florida Everglades – where would-be escapees are guaranteed to be eaten alive by crocodiles – comes from an imagination every bit as sadistic as any in Ancient Rome, says Sean O’Grady

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13 h. ago Dundee ranks among UK’s most anxious cities about Mondays, new study finds

New research from YuLife, the all-in-one insurance and wellbeing benefit provider, reveals Dundee is one of the most anxious cities in the UK when it comes to returning to work on a Monday — with residents frequently turning to Google to cope with the so-called “Sunday Scaries.”

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13 h. ago Your morning coffee 'flips an ancient switch' to help you live longer

Caffeine appears to do more than perk you up - it actually helps cells cope with stress and energy shortages, according to scientists.

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13 h. ago Dani Dyer tells dad Danny 'you're disgusting' as he makes confession after her own honeymoon

It came as the former Love Island star chatted about her own post-wedding trip with new husband Jarrod Bowen

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13 h. ago Wife sent intimate snaps to Nigerian love scammer who threatened to reveal 'affair'

Not long after warning other women about the dangers of love scammers, mum of two Gail Astin died at the age of just 46, having 'never realised how well-liked she was'

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13 h. ago Almost half of Brits ignore guidance for suncream application – new research

Nearly half of the UK (46%) don’t follow national health guidance to top up their suncream every ‘two hours’, according to a new online poll of 250 consumers by Product of the Year across X, Instagram and Facebook.

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