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Life on Mars impossible to detect with current scientific instruments – experts

Life on Mars impossible to detect with current scientific instruments – experts

The instruments may lack the sensitivity to find evidence of microbial life, researchers have said.

David Hockney ‘thrilled’ with new immersive exhibition, says arts venue boss

David Hockney ‘thrilled’ with new immersive exhibition, says arts venue boss

The show consists of six themed chapters with guided commentary by the artist.

Government must ‘up its game’ on infrastructure investment by water companies

Government must ‘up its game’ on infrastructure investment by water companies

Environment minister Rebecca Pow said the Government is taking more action against water companies than ever before.

Police comb private land in search for missing Laurel Aldridge

Police comb private land in search for missing Laurel Aldridge

Sussex Police dog unit vehicles were present at Slindon Cricket Club where actor’s sister-in-law was last seen on February 14.

Cabaret which began in Kyiv bunker comes to London for invasion anniversary

Cabaret which began in Kyiv bunker comes to London for invasion anniversary

The idea for Bunker Cabaret originated in a bunker in Ukraine and has since been performed across Europe.

Poem about humanity transformed into picture book amid Ukraine war anniversary

Poem about humanity transformed into picture book amid Ukraine war anniversary

Italian poet Gianni Rodari penned nursery rhyme The Moon Of Kyiv in 1955.

Selfie-takers ‘wanted validation from being at Nicola Bulley disappearance site’

Selfie-takers ‘wanted validation from being at Nicola Bulley disappearance site’

Others might have been people wanting to make money from clicks online, a parliamentary committee heard.

UK stresses commitment to Ukraine as Putin blames West for war

UK stresses commitment to Ukraine as Putin blames West for war

The UK’s ambassador in Kyiv said Vladimir Putin’s Russia bore sole responsibility for the invasion of Ukraine.

Minister: No sexual assaults by trans inmates in women’s prisons since reforms

Minister: No sexual assaults by trans inmates in women’s prisons since reforms

Damian Hinds updated MPs on the data for England and Wales.

Bentley to end production of W12 petrol engine in move to electric motoring

Bentley to end production of W12 petrol engine in move to electric motoring

More than 100,000 examples of the W12 engine have been built at the company’s factory in Crewe, Cheshire over the past 20 years.

Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister

Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister

The SNP urged the UK Government to consider renewables as a better alternative to the country’s short-term energy needs.

Homeless man murdered pensioner who took him in and burnt her body, trial told

Homeless man murdered pensioner who took him in and burnt her body, trial told

Allan Scott, 42, lodged with 83-year-old Patricia Holland at her home in Gorleston in Norfolk, a trial at Norwich Crown Court was told.

Met launches probe after TV commentators receives death threat letters

Met launches probe after TV commentators receives death threat letters

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and India Willoughby both reported receiving messages on Monday.

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan freed from jail

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan freed from jail

Khan was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned following his conviction for groping a boy in 2008.

Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts

Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts

Social media experts have said platforms whose algorithms reward engagement drove ‘amateur sleuths’ and conspiracy theorists to discuss the case.

Alleged organ harvesting plot victim pleaded for ‘someone to save my life’

Alleged organ harvesting plot victim pleaded for ‘someone to save my life’

Four people are charged with conspiring to arrange or facilitate the travel of the young man to Britain with a view to his exploitation.

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

Roger Hallam and four other protesters have been cleared of a criminal damage charge in an ongoing trial at Wood Green Crown Court.

Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

There were warnings of potential ministerial resignations as fresh high-level talks were arranged with the European Union.

Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

Ofcom has written to ITV and Sky after her family criticised the media.

Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline by UK passengers

Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline by UK passengers

Passengers surveyed by consumer group Which? gave the Hungary-based carrier one star out of five for boarding experience and seat comfort.

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