2 h. ago Grimaldo’s late strike for Leverkusen denies Newcastle comeback victory

Eighty-eight minutes had passed and Newcastle fans were already in party mode when Alejandro Grimaldo collected Ibrahim Maza’s pass and concluded a move he had initiated courtesy of a glorious run and dummy.As the Spain left wing-back’s shot slid beneath Aaron Ramsdale’s body and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates celebrated an arguably deserved equaliser, North Rhine-Westphalia suddenly felt a much colder place for Eddie Howe’s players. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Aliens 'must exist' as 'common sense suggests the galaxy is teaming with life'

Leading scientist Professor Avi Loeb argued it’s “arrogant” to believe we’re alone in a universe teeming with billions of stars and habitable planets, pointing to mounting evidence

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4 h. ago NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade

NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade

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5 h. ago Scientists make major breakthrough in search for ‘ghost particles’

Neutrinos are one of the most mysterious particles in the universe, and get their name because they hardly interact with anything else

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6 h. ago FIFA receive official letter of complaint as World Cup controversy surfaces already

Planning for the 2026 World Cup is already well underway but FIFA have received a complaint from one of the nations who have already booked their spot at the tournament

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6 h. ago The best spots to visit in UK are off the beaten track according to Gen Z members

Researchers said that younger Brits are shunning tourist hotspots and visiting less known sites, with many claiming to be in the known when it comes to 'hidden gems'

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7 h. ago Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Archaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago

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7 h. ago Dog Christmas Hazards 2025: Here are six hidden festive dangers for puppy parents to look out for

With Christmas just around the corner, dog owners are being warned about the festive hazards around the home that could put their pet in danger.

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7 h. ago Sperm donor with 'cancer causing gene' helped conceive nearly 200 children

Nearly 200 children across Europe including some British families face a sky-high risk of cancer after a sperm donor, whose sperm was used for 17 years, was found to carry a hidden genetic mutation

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7 h. ago LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Organisers confirm ‘Pride Match’ activities will take placeSeattle to host Egypt v Iran in Group G next summerPlans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during next summer’s World Cup will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.Seattle organisers have confirmed they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group G on 26 June. Rainbow flags will also be allowed into the stadium by Fifa. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Starmer, Merz and Macron take phone call with Trump on Ukraine peace talks – Europe live

European leaders confirm that they spoke with the US president earlier today about ‘the state of talks’ Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is now delivering his opening speech.It’s a damning verdict on Maduro’s authoritarian rule in Venezuela, as he talks about a number of figures facing repression and torture from the regime.“As we sit here in Oslo City Hall, innocent people are locked away in dark cells in Venezuela. They cannot hear the speeches given today – only the screams of prisoners being tortured.”Venezuela has evolved into a brutal, authoritarian state facing a deep humanitarian and economic crisis. Meanwhile, a small elite at the top – shielded by political power, weapons and legal impunity – enriches itself.“A quarter of the population has already fled the country – one of the world’s largest refugee crises.Those who remain live under a regime that systematically silences, harasses and attacks the opposition.”“Venezuela is not alone in this da...

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9 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein files finally UNSEALED as judge dramatically reverses decision

Hidden grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case can now be made public, a judge has ruled - this is a breaking story

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9 h. ago NASA scientist discovers Star of Bethlehem wasn't actually a star

In the Bible, the Star is what the three wise men followed in the nativity story.

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9 h. ago Nick Clegg takes on venture capital role alongside Meta AI scientist Yann LeCun

Former lobbyist and UK deputy prime minister joins London-based Hiro Capital

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9 h. ago Revealed: The UK's biggest hidden gems, according to new research

Many of us like to explore hidden gems to add depth and variety to our travels. Now, the best spots off the beaten track have been revealed. How many can you tick off?

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9 h. ago Scientists think eating this food could help you 'stay younger for longer'

The research could unlock the everyday foods that 'hold clues to healthier, longer lives'

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9 h. ago Mohamed Salah's hidden tears after demotion speaks volumes about Liverpool chaos

The bench has always been an unfamiliar place for Mohamed Salah

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10 h. ago Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

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10 h. ago Scientists discover a key chemical in dark CHOCOLATE that may slow down ageing

A key compound in cocoa reduces people's biological age, scientists at King's College London report.

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10 h. ago Chocolate ‘can slow ageing’ thanks to chemical that prevents DNA damage

CHOCOLATE could slow the ageing process, say scientists. A study found dark choc’s bitter-tasting chemical, theobromine, might reduce DNA damage caused by the ravages of time. Data from 1,700 people showed those who had more of the substance in their blood appeared to have a lower biological age. It means they were more likely to...

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