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Five key moments from Post Office inquiry

BBC The computer expert who helped build the faulty Horizon software has finally spoken under oath about his involvement in the Post Office scandal. Gareth Jenkins is a key figure, having appeared as an expert witness to defend Horizon in court cases, and is now at the centre of an alleged cover-up. His appearance at […]

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USA’s Aidan Morris transfers to Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew

Jun 28, 2024, 05:06 PM ET The Columbus Crew completed the transfer of United States international midfielder Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough of the English Championship Friday. He joins the English second-tier side for a reported $4 million transfer fee plus a percentage of any future sell-on fees. Morris, 22, recorded two goals and six assists […]

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Two blasts heard after bomb squad called to a suspicious packages

4 hours ago By Will Jefford, BBC News, East Midlands BBC Homes have been evacuated on Allington Avenue in Lenton, Nottingham A controlled explosion has been carried out by bomb disposal experts after two suspicious packages were found in an area of Nottingham. Emergency services attended Allington Avenue, in the Lenton area of the city, at about […]

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Levels and tanning risks explained

Getty Images Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some UV radiation is essential for our wellbeing, and the sun’s rays provide warmth and light. But balance is key – UV exposure can also cause dangerous skin damage. Is UV dangerous? We need to control our exposure, says Prof […]

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Taylor Swift: Quake it off

Taylor Swift’s hit Love Story shook the ground more than any other tune during her first three nights at Wembley, followed closely by Shake it Off, according to seismologists who set up monitors at the stadium. Love Story on the opening Friday 21 June concert produced the strongest ground shaking – around the equivalent to […]

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee? Who could replace him?

3 hours ago By Christal Hayes & Holly Honderich, BBC News Getty Images The first presidential debate is done and the aftermath has not been good for the incumbent, Joe Biden. Mr Biden’s primary goal on Thursday was to ease concerns about his age. Instead, the debate deepened them. Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted Newsportu […]

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Climate X Raises $18 Million In A Series A Funding Round

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Climate X, a climate risk intelligence enterprise, has received $18 million in a Series A investment round spearheaded by Google Ventures. The round also saw contributions from Western Technology Investment (WTI), Unconventional Ventures, […]

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‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’

7 hours ago By Joanne MacAulay, BBC Scotland News Venture Builder Incubator Sânziana Foia has created a non-invasive test to check for signs of cervical cancer When Sânziana Foia went for her first smear test at the age of 25, she was surprised by how uncomfortable she found the whole experience. The post-graduate student thought there must […]

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