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Brexit Titanic spoof goes viral
A Brexit-led spoof of the Titanic is going viral on social media. The animation, created by Josh Pappenheim, depicts the famed sinking scene and includes politicians from across the spectrum. It leads with Boris Johnson's speech that "Brexit means Brexit, and we are going to make a Titanic success of it", before cutting to the sinking of the ship as shown in its namesake film. David Cameron stars alongside Nigel Farage, Michael Gove and Theresa May. Jeremy Corbyn gets a...
Death toll rises in horrific Genoa motorway bridge collapse
Authorities in the Italian city of Genoa have confirmed that at least 35 people have died and around 10 vehicles were involved in a horrific collapse of a raised section of motorway. Footage shows firefighters battling to rescue survivors in heavy rains. Cars can be seen crushed by the collapsed section of the bridge. 200 firefighters are still searching for survivors in the rubble. The Morandi bridge is part of the A10 motorway, connecting Genoa to Ventimiglia near the French...
Zombie gene ‘protects elephants against cancer’
Researchers hope that the breakthrough could lead to better treatment for people with cancer
Next four years forecast to be “abnormally hot” by a new high tech weather prediction system
A study shows that at the global level, 2018 to 2022 may be an even hotter period than expected based on current global warming
Low levels of unemployment doesn’t translate into “improved living standards in London”
UK unemployment fell by 65,000 to 1.36 million in three months to June - the lowest for more than 40 years. They also show a rise in productivity, but a slowdown in wage growth. The official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on unemployment revealed that: 5% unemployment in London is near record low (persons aged 16-64, April-June 2018), driven in particular by fewer young people and fewer women out of work. The young person (18-24 year old) unemployment...
Watch – Fake limbs ‘can feel like the real thing’
By combining the senses of sight and touch, scientists managed to convince patients a prosthetic hand belonged to their own body
Customers unable to use cards to pay in hundreds of M&S stores
One in four Marks and Spencer's card machines are down in the UK, leaving frustrated customers only able to use cash
Legal professionals accused of being part of alleged £12.6 million legal aid scam to try & get charges against them dismissed
The judges, barristers and other legal officials are accused of forming a corrupt ring to manipulate the publicly-funded legal aid system to line their own pockets
New genes that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease identified
Scientists say the breakthrough will further current understanding of the genetic risk factors that predispose people to the development of dementia