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Thomas Cromwell’s prayer book found in a Cambridge library

Thomas Cromwell’s personal prayer book has been found in a Cambridge library, where it has been hiding in plain sight for centuries. “The Book of Hours”, which features in Hans Holbein’s portrait of the Tudor statesman, was identified by historians who had discovered that both Anne Boleyn and Catherine of…

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TikToker turns up to his own funeral

A TikToker has faked his own death and then turned up to his own funeral. David Baerten, from Belgium, decided to prank friends and family members to find out what they really thought of him. His family, who were in on the stunt, took to social media to post tributes…

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Elizabeth Gilbert and the debate over cancelling Russian culture

Elizabeth Gilbert has withdrawn her forthcoming novel “The Snow Forest” from publication amid increasingly vociferous fallout over her decision to set the narrative in Russia while the war in Ukraine is ongoing.

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Studio Frantzén at Harrods review: a top of the shop stunner

For a place with such a celebrated food hall, it’s still strange to think of Harrods as a dining destination. That vast site, however, is dotted with catering options, from simple cafés and coffee bars to the considerably more elaborate, via solid performers like Pasta Evangelists.

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‘Dark day for Nottingham’: three killed in van and knife attack

Three people have been killed and three more injured after a series of attacks in Nottingham on Tuesday morning, which police believe are linked.

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Who will get the blame for UK mortgage misery?

The government has ordered banks to protect people struggling to pay their mortgages as interest rates were predicted to rise as high as 6% by the end of the year.

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Privileges committee: who are its members and what powers does it have?

A seven-strong cross-party panel of MPs is expected to publish its verdict tomorrow on whether Boris Johnson misled parliament, after a last-minute delay.

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Keir Starmer’s transformation of the Labour Party

In 2019 the Labour Party faced its worst electoral defeat in over 80 years – now the party could be looking at victory in the next general election.

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How to boost your state pension

Low-income earners or those with patchy employment records may be missing out on extra state pension payments.

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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK

Six years on, the Grenfell Tower tragedy still casts a long shadow over the UK.

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BYD Atto 3 review: what the car critics say

Although you might not have heard of BYD (Build Your Dreams), the Chinese firm has been making EVs for years, said The Daily Telegraph. This model is the compact electric SUV with which it is aiming to enter the UK market. The car has an “ingenious” lithium iron-phosphate battery that…

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Mexico volcano ‘a wormhole’ for aliens

Aliens can get to Earth through a “wormhole” in a highly-active Mexican volcano, a Mexican journalist has insisted. Jaime Maussan said two UFOs casually flew into the Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico as its crater spewed lava high into the air. He said the volcano is serving as a gateway between two…

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Jodie Comer: from Holby City to Hollywood

Jodie Comer has added another prize to her growing list of achievements, scooping a Tony award for best leading actress in the Broadway play “Prima Facie”.

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What will Boris Johnson do now?

In 2019, Boris Johnson secured the Conservatives’ biggest majority for 40 years and appeared set for a decade in power.

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Covid inquiry: can it bring about meaningful change?

The first public hearings in the long-awaited Covid inquiry finally began this morning with a film featuring testimonies from bereaved families followed by opening statements.

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House review: a rather lovely stay in the Lake District

One suspects, for the majority of the population – well, certainly those with their own transport – the appeal of England’s Lake District is undeniable.

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Apex City of Bath review: experience the best of Bath

Opened in 2018, the four-star Apex City of Bath hotel straddles a corner site, formerly home to an office block, in the heart of the city. It has 240 rooms, including family rooms, accessible rooms, and some with balconies, looking out over rooftops and gardens to the hills beyond.

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Abortion law reform: a question of safety?

Campaigners, healthcare organisations and some MPs are calling for reform of UK abortion law after a woman was jailed for terminating her pregnancy after the legal limit during the first national lockdown.

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Israel to announce expansion of West Bank settlements, say sources

The Israeli government has reportedly informed the US of plans to expand the number of settlements in the occupied West Bank by up to 4,000.

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‘Theatre of cruelty’: has the reality TV bubble burst?

The era of reality TV has seen countless viewers tuning into shows such as “Big Brother” and birthed household names, brands and sponsorships.

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The Ukraine counter-offensive and its likely outcomes

Ukraine’s long-awaited counter-offensive against Russian forces aimed at retaking swathes of territory captured since the war began last February appears to be ramping up, with results so far decidedly mixed.

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Experts solve the chicken/egg conundrum

Scientists believe they may have finally found the answer to the question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? The chicken’s earliest reptilian ancestors, “dating back millions of years before even the dinosaurs evolved, may not have laid eggs”, said The Times. Researchers from the University of Bristol in the…

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How Latin America became the battleground in Cold War 2.0

Latin America is serving as a proxy battleground for a new Cold War as China, Iran and Russia seek to build influence, exploit resources and undermine the United States in the region.

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Betelgeuse: why star is behaving oddly and what would happen if it exploded

Albert Zijlstra, professor of astrophysics at the University of Manchester explains how dimming of star in recent years suggests it might go supernova.

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SNP crisis: should Humza Yousaf suspend Nicola Sturgeon?

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing mounting pressure to suspend his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon following her arrest yesterday.

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