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Life found under the Dead Sea and scientists say it may help in the hunt for ET life
As one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, scientists say the discovery has implications for the search for extraterrestrial life
Sharks & rays caught by small fishing fleets nearly three quarters higher than previously thought
It is estimated about 2.5 million sharks and rays are accidentally caught in nets each year from small fisheries operating in the south-west Indian Ocean.
Viper’s fangs are so deadly because of angle of their tip
It is the distinctive shape that delivers the massive dose of venom - rather than the staggering size, say scientists
Sand martins return to nests following bitter dispute between activists over netting of cliff sides
North Norfolk District Council previously put a large net across a cliff side, preventing sand martins from entering their nests and endangering their lives
Notre Dame Cathedral will take 10 years to rebuild
The entire wooden roof of the iconic Parisian church, a World Heritage site, was completely destroyed after being engulfed in flames
Trump slammed on Twitter after giving firefighting advice
As tragic images of Notre Dame Cathedral burning were beamed across the world, Donald Trump decided to hand the French some, awful, advice. Instead of joining in with the worldwide sadness at the horrific blaze he Tweeted that "perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out". Unsure of whether or not he was referring to, you know, clouds, Twitter set out to torment the US president with a barrage of brutal replies. Here are some of the...
Speaker Pelosi says there’s “no chance” of US-UK trade deal if Brexit undermines Good Friday Agreement
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said there would be “no chance” of US-UK trade deal if Brexit undermines Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement in any way. Speaking at a London School of Economics event the American politician underlined the importance of the so-called “Irish backstop” which ensures the Irish border remains open whatever the outcome of the UK and the EU’s future relationship negotiations. Cross-border cooperation was one of the main agreements included in the Good Friday talks. Frictionless movement was part...
Climate change protests continue as over 100 arrested in London: full pictures
Waterloo bridge is once again plagued by climate change protesters
LATEST UPDATE: Shocking self harm reported as police called to protests at scandal-hit G4S detention centre
UPDATE 17/04/19: In good news, two of the detainees, including the young Italian father quoted below were bailed today, with the judge in one case expressing dismay at the length of time they had been held in detention designed to be for people about to be removed. The 19 year old who has been detained for 18 and a half months has just told The London Economic that he had seen a doctor at last today. He had swallowed a...