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Perseverance images confirm Jezero crater is an ancient Martian lake

Perseverance images confirm Jezero crater is an ancient Martian lake

The first scientific analysis of the pictures also reveals evidence that the crater endured flash floods.

Ban seabed trawling and protect peatlands to store carbon, Wildlife Trusts urge

Ban seabed trawling and protect peatlands to store carbon, Wildlife Trusts urge

The network of charities calls for action to deal with both the nature and climate crises together.

Jealous ex-boyfriend jailed for throwing acid in face of junior doctor

Jealous ex-boyfriend jailed for throwing acid in face of junior doctor

Rym Alaoui has been left with devastating injuries after the horrific attack by Milad Rouf, with whom she had a brief relationship.

Eight areas longlisted to become next UK City of Culture

Eight areas longlisted to become next UK City of Culture

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the competition would ‘level up’ access to culture.

British businesses deserve better than the Conservatives – Starmer

British businesses deserve better than the Conservatives – Starmer

The Labour leader said the Prime Minister is just promising ‘jam tomorrow’.

Giant tortoises enjoy housewarming party as new enclosure opens to public

Giant tortoises enjoy housewarming party as new enclosure opens to public

The creatures were given a watermelon treat in their home at London Zoo.

Donaldson: Softening of EU stance on protocol is welcome breakthrough

Donaldson: Softening of EU stance on protocol is welcome breakthrough

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson called for meaningful negotiations between the UK and EU to change the post-Brexit trading rules.

Government’s levelling-up aims for education ‘must be backed up with action’

Government’s levelling-up aims for education ‘must be backed up with action’

A school leaders’ union chief will criticise the ‘false and damaging narrative’ that politicians used about teachers during the pandemic.

Fuel retailers blame ‘inept prioritisation’ of deliveries for continued crisis

Fuel retailers blame ‘inept prioritisation’ of deliveries for continued crisis

The Petrol Retailers Association said only 71% of filling stations in London and the South East have petrol and diesel.

Father’s plea to ‘section’ ex-soldier son not logged in 999 call, inquest told

Father’s plea to ‘section’ ex-soldier son not logged in 999 call, inquest told

Spencer Beynon, 43, a former platoon sergeant, died after officers were called in June 2016 over concerns about his behaviour.

Poignant portraits of people affected by Troubles returns to Ulster Museum

Poignant portraits of people affected by Troubles returns to Ulster Museum

Colin Davidson’s exhibition Silent Testimony portrays personal loss from the Troubles through 18 portraits.

Samples returned by lunar mission reveal key age of moon rocks

Samples returned by lunar mission reveal key age of moon rocks

The findings suggest the Moon was volcanically active later than expected.

Why are gas prices rising and what will it mean for households and energy firms?

Why are gas prices rising and what will it mean for households and energy firms?

Gas prices hit an all-time high on Wednesday

British scientists test new radiation-mapping technology at Chernobyl

British scientists test new radiation-mapping technology at Chernobyl

The researchers were granted unprecedented access to the disaster zone to test systems to help the decommissioning process.

Byrne: Preventing violence against women and girls ‘key priority for PSNI’

Byrne: Preventing violence against women and girls ‘key priority for PSNI’

Chief Constable Simon Byrne was speaking after expressing his horror at the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer in London.

Minister’s karaoke song choice ‘insensitive’ at time of benefit cut, says Khan

Minister’s karaoke song choice ‘insensitive’ at time of benefit cut, says Khan

Therese Coffey sang (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life during the Conservative Party conference as the £20 uplift to Universal Credit was ending.

British Airways reaches agreement with pilots over Gatwick short-haul subsidiary

British Airways reaches agreement with pilots over Gatwick short-haul subsidiary

The vast majority of British Airways’ short-haul flights from the West Sussex airport have been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

‘Bullying’ couple poisoned boy with salt before his death, court told

‘Bullying’ couple poisoned boy with salt before his death, court told

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was fatally injured in June 2020.

Gut bugs can drive prostate cancer growth and treatment resistance – study

Gut bugs can drive prostate cancer growth and treatment resistance – study

Scientists have identified bacterial fingerprints, which may help pick out patients at high risk of developing resistance to treatment.

Mother thinks child’s potentially fatal bug due to hospital water, inquiry hears

Mother thinks child’s potentially fatal bug due to hospital water, inquiry hears

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow.

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