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Tiny creatures recovered from permafrost found to be 24,000-years-old – study

Tiny creatures recovered from permafrost found to be 24,000-years-old – study

Tiny creatures recovered from permafrost found to be 24,000-years-old – study

07 June 2021

The animals appeared to have the ability to survive in a state of suspended animation beneath the frozen landscape, researchers said.


Johnson to meet Biden on Thursday – but don’t mention the special relationship

Johnson to meet Biden on Thursday – but don’t mention the special relationship

Johnson to meet Biden on Thursday – but don’t mention the special relationship

07 June 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who prefers not to use the phrase ‘special relationship’, will meet Joe Biden on the US President’s first overseas trip.


Vegan and pescatarian diets may reduce Covid-19 severity, study finds

Vegan and pescatarian diets may reduce Covid-19 severity, study finds

Vegan and pescatarian diets may reduce Covid-19 severity, study finds

07 June 2021

But other factors could explain the reduced risk, experts said.


Dowden and No 10 put pressure on English cricket body over Robinson suspension

Dowden and No 10 put pressure on English cricket body over Robinson suspension

Dowden and No 10 put pressure on English cricket body over Robinson suspension

07 June 2021

The suspension of the seam bowler for historical tweets was ‘over the top’, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.


All adults in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine by next week

All adults in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine by next week

All adults in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine by next week

07 June 2021

The milestone would come six weeks ahead of the previous target set by all UK nations.


Moderna seeks EU vaccine approval for children aged 12 to 17

Moderna seeks EU vaccine approval for children aged 12 to 17

Moderna seeks EU vaccine approval for children aged 12 to 17

07 June 2021

Moderna, which has a contract to supply 17 million doses to the UK, has carried out clinical trials in the US on children.


Rugby player pulled as Batley and Spen candidate over ‘homophobic’ tweets

Rugby player pulled as Batley and Spen candidate over ‘homophobic’ tweets

Rugby player pulled as Batley and Spen candidate over ‘homophobic’ tweets

07 June 2021

Ross Peltier, now 29, apologised for the ‘terrible’ language he used as a teenager.


Fundraising father set to don 100th outfit after year of fancy dress meetings

Fundraising father set to don 100th outfit after year of fancy dress meetings

Fundraising father set to don 100th outfit after year of fancy dress meetings

07 June 2021

Nick Jemetta is hoping the public will join him in putting on a wacky outfit to raise money for mental health charities.


Terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’, inquest told

Terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’, inquest told

Terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’, inquest told

07 June 2021

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker Khan, 28, from Stafford, used parts from an Xbox controller and cling film to fashion the device.


Shopping surges in May after pandemic restrictions ease

Shopping surges in May after pandemic restrictions ease

Shopping surges in May after pandemic restrictions ease

07 June 2021

The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor revealed that total retail sales surged by 10% in May, against the same period in 2019.


Johnson urges England fans to get behind team after boos over taking the knee

Johnson urges England fans to get behind team after boos over taking the knee

Johnson urges England fans to get behind team after boos over taking the knee

07 June 2021

Boris Johnson’s spokesman said the Prime Minister fully respects the players’ right to protest.


What would it mean if England’s June 21 freedom day is delayed?

What would it mean if England’s June 21 freedom day is delayed?

What would it mean if England’s June 21 freedom day is delayed?

07 June 2021

Step 4, due to take place on June 21, would see all legal limits on social contact removed.


London’s e-scooter trial suffers setback after major area delays involvement

London’s e-scooter trial suffers setback after major area delays involvement

London’s e-scooter trial suffers setback after major area delays involvement

07 June 2021

The contraptions will not be permitted for use in the City of London for several weeks.


NHS and social care staff burnout at ’emergency’ level, MPs say

NHS and social care staff burnout at ’emergency’ level, MPs say

NHS and social care staff burnout at ’emergency’ level, MPs say

07 June 2021

MPs called for a ‘total overhaul’ of the way the NHS does workforce planning.


Jury sworn in for Joey Barton assault trial

Jury sworn in for Joey Barton assault trial

Jury sworn in for Joey Barton assault trial

07 June 2021

The Bristol Rovers manager and former England international is accused of assaulting ex-Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel.


MPs call for weekly break for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

MPs call for weekly break for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

MPs call for weekly break for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

07 June 2021

The letter sent by the group of 23 MPs, including politicians from the Labour Party and SNP, comes on the first day of Carers Week.


Physicists report evidence of how auroras are created

Physicists report evidence of how auroras are created

Physicists report evidence of how auroras are created

07 June 2021

Researchers say the most brilliant auroras are produced by powerful electromagnetic waves during geomagnetic storms.


‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims in ‘industrial-scale offending’

‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims in ‘industrial-scale offending’

‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims in ‘industrial-scale offending’

07 June 2021

Abdul Elahi, 26, admitted 158 separate charges.


Celebration of Philip’s life to go on show at Windsor and Holyroodhouse

Celebration of Philip’s life to go on show at Windsor and Holyroodhouse

Celebration of Philip’s life to go on show at Windsor and Holyroodhouse

07 June 2021

The Royal Collection displays will explore the Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy and his role as consort, supporting the Queen.


‘Devastated’ mother of shot activist Sasha Johnson makes witness appeal

‘Devastated’ mother of shot activist Sasha Johnson makes witness appeal

‘Devastated’ mother of shot activist Sasha Johnson makes witness appeal

07 June 2021

The 27-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was injured at a party on May 23.


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