63 m. ago There are specific brain cells that enable intelligent behaviour, scientists say

Mohamady El-Gaby reports on which brain cells are behind human intelligent behaviour

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72 m. ago Schoolgirl found in River Thames ‘likely to have died from effect of cold water’

Kaliyah Coa, 11, was reported missing on March 31 after playing near Barge House Causeway in Woolwich on a school inset day.

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78 m. ago Scarlett Moffatt, 34, continues to showcase her weight loss as she enjoys a sweet family day out at the beach in Newcastle

The TV personality, 34, flaunted her slimmer frame in an album posted to Instagram and she looked happier than ever in a chic light green co-ord.

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82 m. ago Huge underwater volcano situated off US coast could erupt 'any day now', scientists warn

The Axial Seamount is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest and is reaching critical levels

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83 m. ago Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, humanitarian group says

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was off the coast of Malta

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1 hour ago Dunelm's hanging egg chair 'by far the comfiest I have ever sat on'

One customer pointed out a flaw if you have a busy day ahead, saying 'Once you sit in it you will not want to get up!'

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1 hour ago Star Wars Day 2025: the 15 most popular filming locations from the franchise

The force is strong with these 15 filming locations from the Star Wars universe

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1 hour ago The best acupressure mats for back pain and relaxation and how to use them, according to a wellness editor

Aching from hunching over a laptop all day? Try out the latest celeb-approved wellness trend

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2 h. ago Plans revealed for massive military parade on Trump’s 79th birthday

President has desired lavish Armed Forces spectacular in Washington ever since being impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris in July 2017

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2 h. ago ‘A natural storyteller’: Jane Gardam remembered by Tessa Hadley

The author of Late in the Day pays tribute to the exuberantly inventive Yorkshire-born novelist who has died aged 96Jane Gardam, who has died aged 96, was such an exuberant, inventive writer. It’s the sheer energy of the voice you notice first, picking up one of her books from the shelf; she had the easy authority of a natural storyteller. Her first book, A Long Way from Verona, was written for children and published in 1971, when she was in her early 40s. “I ought to tell you at the beginning,” announces Jessica Vye in the first sentence, “that I am not quite normal, having had a violent experience at the age of nine.” In the book, clever bookish girls, at a private school in wartime, are hungry for adventures and also for tea with cress sandwiches and chocolate eclairs; they belong to that class beloved of British fiction in the old days, educated people fallen on hard times. Jessica’s father has left his job as a schoolmaster to follow his vocation as a poor curate. The Summer Af...

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2 h. ago Top 10 Harry Potter filming locations across the UK to visit this summer ranked

In celebration of International Harry Potter Day the Mirror reveals the top ten must visit places around the UK that were featured in all eight movies including the Philosopher's Stone

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2 h. ago Dunfermline revealed as surprising UK hotspot for Jedis ahead of Star Wars Day

This Sunday is Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and Disney experts have reported a 300% spike in UK searches for Jediism in the run-up to the fan-favourite day.  With a rise in interest for the belief system, Disney experts at AttractionTickets.com have delved into the data to reveal which UK cities have the most Jedis ahead of Star Wars Day, and Dunfermline, Scotland made the top 10 list.

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2 h. ago The day Celtic blared famous Rangers anthem at Parkhead after scoreline no one could have predicted

It was like living in a parallel universe as the Celtic Park DJ caught fans by surprise

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2 h. ago M&S ‘working day and night’ to manage impact of cyber attack

Chief executive Stuart Machin said he is ‘really sorry’ customers have been affected.

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2 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: As voters turn away from Labour and the Tories, is Britain’s two

Have your say: Reform’s surge and losses for both Conservatives and Labour in the local elections have raised serious questions about whether Britain’s two-party system is finally breaking apart

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2 h. ago The heat is still on! Britain will bask in 26C temperatures after wildfires on the hottest ever May 1

A temperature of 29.3C (84.7F) yesterday made it the UK's warmest day of 2025 so far for the fourth day in a row after highs of 26.7C (80.1F) on Wednesday and 24.9C (76.8F) on Tuesday.

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3 h. ago Gaza blockade: a Palestinian widow, her children and a cupboard that is almost bare

Ibtisam Ghalia and her four children are just one of the families living on brink of starvation with no sign of an end to blockadeEvery day, Ibtisam Ghalia and her four children count their remaining stocks of food. These are meagre: a kilo or so of beans, a bag of lentils, a little salt, some herbs, spices, and enough flour for half a dozen flatbreads cooked on a griddle over a fire of wood splinters, waste plastic and cardboard.In the two months since Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza, stopping food, medicine, fuel and anything else from entering the devastated territory, Ghalia’s “cupboard” has slowly diminished. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Beachgoers 'leave human waste in gardens' and people are 'peeing in bins'

Residents near a popular beach claimed there was "human waste" in their gardens and jet-skiers were "splashing about under the influence of alcohol" at a council meeting

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3 h. ago Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

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3 h. ago Army may be gearing up for Trump birthday military parade with 6,600 soldiers: report

Trump was smitten by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day that he saw in 2017

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