8 h. ago Welsh universities buck UK trend to rise up global rankings as Swansea takes its highest ever place

It has been a tough year for Welsh universities, but it didn't impact the prestigious QS rankings

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16 h. ago Scottish Premiership fixtures: Spicy opener, controversial new rule, Rangers bid to buck trend, Oasis impact

SPFL fixtures day always provides talking points - and this year is no different

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38 h. ago From Tesco tills to 28 Years Later: Jodie Comer’s rise from shop floor to global stardom

How the actress of the moment’s unstoppable rise is shaking up Hollywood and Broadway

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42 h. ago The best and worst universities for accommodation ranked by students

Bangor was top in Wales at 12th - but one Welsh university ranked 95th

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2 d. ago Welsh university spinout in huge £100m plus investment for its pioneering neuropsychiatric disorder therapies

Draig Therapeutics said the funding will support clinicial trials as it aims to move closer to commercialisation

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3 d. ago ‘Ayahuasca tourism’ is a blight on Indigenous peoples and our environment | Nina Gualinga and Eli Virkina

The popularity of ‘healing’ through psychedelics is fueling exploitation of Indigenous peoples and threatening biodiversity in EcuadorIn the world of the Ecuadorian Amazon, humans, plants and animals are relatives, and ancient stories reflect real ecological relationships and Indigenous knowledge rooted in profound connections to the land. But one of those connections – ceremonial medicine known as hayakwaska – is now marketed as a mystical shortcut to healing and enlightenment. Behind the scenes of these “healing retreats” lies a deeper story of cultural erasure, linguistic distortion and ongoing colonisation masked as wellness.The global popularity of “ayahuasca” has given rise to a new form of spiritual tourism that romanticises and distorts Indigenous cultures. This growing industry fuels the exoticisation of Indigenous peoples, turning our languages, practices and identities into consumable fantasies for outsiders. Sacred rituals are stripped of context, spiritual roles are com...

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 closes near record high, and oil price falls, on reports Iran seeks talks with Israel – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMiddle East crisis live: Iran and Israel trade attacks amid reports Tehran could be seeking talksIran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?Over at the Paris Air Show, a row has broken out after four Israeli company stands at the trade fair were shut down.According to Reuters, French authorities ordered that the four stands should be closed for “displaying offensive weapons”, after not complying with an order from a French security agency to remove offensive or kinetic weapons from the stands.“This outrageous and unprecedented decision reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.“The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Markets stabilise as investors fear ‘adverse shock’ from higher oil prices – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOver at the Paris Air Show, a row has broken out after four Israeli company stands at the trade fair were shut down.According to Reuters, French authorities ordered that the four stands should be closed for “displaying offensive weapons”, after not complying with an order from a French security agency to remove offensive or kinetic weapons from the stands.“This outrageous and unprecedented decision reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.“The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Oil price rise risks ‘adverse shock’ to global economy – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe FTSE 250 index of medium-sized companies is also rising this morning, up 38 points (+0.2%) at 21,212 points.Lender Metro Bank are the top riser, up 8.5%, after the Sunday Times reported that it had received a takeover approach from Pollen Street Capital. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The unexpected designer behind Princess Diana's rise to global style icon

Princess Diana's style evolution began with the designer David Sassoon, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 92.

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2 w. ago There is one Celtic star who Brendan Rodgers is happy to see buck the trend in bid to prove he has the chops

The Hoops have several stars on international duty this month but there's one in particular who needs to rediscover some magic

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2 w. ago Tennis icon inspiring Justin Rose to buck trend as he defies kick in the goolies

Evergreen English star back in the mood after Masters misery

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2 w. ago Harvard student from Wales feels ‘dehumanised’ after Trump’s block on international students

A Welsh Harvard University student says he feels “dehumanised” amid Donald Trump’s attempts to revoke the school’s right to host international students.

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3 w. ago Almost 40% of world’s glaciers already doomed due to climate crisis – study

Glacier loss has profound effects worldwide and will hit 75% on Earth’s current heating trajectory, say scientistsAlmost 40% of glaciers in existence today are already doomed to melt due to climate-heating emissions from fossil fuels, a study has found.The loss will soar to 75% if global heating reaches the 2.7C rise for which the world is currently on track. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Earth heading for 'unprecedented' 2C rise in global temperatures as Met Office reveals 'shocking statistics'

Scientists warn there is 'no sign of respite' from climate change as temperatures continue to rise

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3 w. ago Global heating may be fuelling rise in deadly cancers among women

Study authors warn women are ‘physiologically more vulnerable’ to climate-related health risks

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3 w. ago How Sunderland’s talent for surprise can help them survive in the Premier League

The last six teams to get promoted from the Championship have gone straight back down but this year’s Championship play-off winners might just be able to buck that trend

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3 w. ago UK Border Force is in effect under military command, report says

Institute of Race Relations says MoD’s Channel role reflects global rise of ‘hyper-militarisation’ in law enforcementThe UK Border Force is in effect under military command, reflecting a wider increase of “hyper-militarisation” in policing, according to a new report on international law enforcement.A report by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, says the 21st century has seen the emergence of paramilitary and “political” policing across Europe, employed at borders, during civil unrest and against public protest. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Graeme Shinnie sick of Celtic growing his Aberdeen collection nobody gets to see thanks to bogieman Brendan Rodgers

Shinnie has been on the losing end in three finals against Celtic and is desperate to buck his personal Hampden trend this Saturday

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