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A video shows the large flightless takahē bird in hot pursuit of the tuatara – but the tables soon turnTwo of New Zealand’s most rare and beloved animals – a large flightless takahē bird and an ancient tuatara reptile – have been captured chasing and nipping at one anothe...
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I was told my husband would never talk again, while physiotherapy was dismissed entirely. My son was failed in similar ways, but for the brilliance of some medical staff who refuse to believe a stroke is the endOn the night before the accident, John and I and our son Jay,...
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These ancient rocks have inspired myth and mysticism for millennia, and a new book and festival celebrate their enduring powerThe first bluebells are out along the Dart gorge, creating a faint purple haze under the twisted oak trees. I’m on my way to ...
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Sutton Trust ‘opportunity index’ measured factors such as children on free school meals passing key GCSEsThe top 20 constituencies with the best social mobility in England are all in London, according to research from a leading education charity that underscores the stark...
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Justification for Israel’s blockade is hard to sustain amid photos of malnourished children and critical famine warningsFor many decades, Israel was proud of its officials’ ability to defend and argue and convince around the world. The...
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Self-styled Nazi cell had amassed 200 weapons and discussed attacks on mosques and synagoguesThree Nazi extremists who amassed an arsenal of 200 weapons and discussed targeting mosques and synagogues in England have been convicted of planning a terrorist attack....
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The Spanish bank has funnelled $600m to firms clearing South America’s fragile Gran Chaco ecosystem for beef, palm oil and soya, Global Witness saysSergio Rojas recalls how, as a child, he would see bulldozers rolling into ...
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A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of MumbaiIt’s the eyes that stay with you – piercing black discs that seem to vibrate against the intense orange of a god...
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Research raises questions about long-term treatment of and support for people using weight loss drugsPeople on weight loss drugs regain all the weight they have lost within a year of stopping the medication, analysis has shown.Analysis of 11 studies of ...
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Exclusive: Technology secretary Peter Kyle had 28 meetings with people in or close to tech sector in six monthsLabour’s open do...