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• This is what the mysterious Denisovans looked like - Nature

  21-10-2026 21:03 via news.google.com
  
  This is what the mysterious Denisovans looked like  NatureThe proteome of Middle Pleistocene Xujiayao and common Denisovan morphology  NatureChinese scientists confirm Xujiayao hominins as Denisovans, revealing shared physical traits  Global TimesAncient fossils and tools offer first glimpse into Denisovan daily life  YnetnewsXujiayao proteome links East Asian archaic Homo fossils to Denisovans  Bioengineer.org
  
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• Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

  21-10-2026 19:06 via BBC News
  
  The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crash

  21-10-2026 19:04 via BBC News
  
  It is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.
  
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• Donald Trump Urges UK to Go 'Full Blast' on North Sea Gas After Scottish Gas Drilling Approval - Forbes

  21-10-2026 18:13 via news.google.com
  Donald Trump Urges UK to Go 'Full Blast' on North Sea Gas After Scottish Gas Drilling Approval  ForbesBurnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams  The GuardianLindsay Hoyle rages to empty benches as Labour hides from its own MPs  The TimesJackdaw exposes the muddle of Labour’s economic thinking  The TelegraphAndy Burnham’s North Sea ‘pragmatism’ is no big shift from Keir Starmer’s  Financial Times
  
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• Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

  21-10-2026 17:58 via BBC News
  
  Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
  
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• Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary

  21-10-2026 17:56 via BBC News
  
  In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
  
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• Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school

  21-10-2026 17:47 via BBC News
  
  The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
  
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• Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

  21-10-2026 17:36 via BBC News
  
  The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
  
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• Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review

  21-10-2026 17:24 via BBC News
  
  Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
  
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• Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

  21-10-2026 16:26 via BBC News
  
  While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
  
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• Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

  21-10-2026 15:47 via BBC News
  
  The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
  
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• When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update) - Space

  21-10-2026 15:00 via news.google.com
  When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update)  SpaceNASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions  NASA (.gov)‘The most complicated launch campaign ever’: NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers  CNNNASA lays out plan for Artemis 3 moon-lander test flight — but when will it launch?  SpaceNASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue  Ars Technica
  
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• Drinking seven cups of tea a day linked to better heart health - The Times

  21-10-2026 14:15 via news.google.com
  Drinking seven cups of tea a day linked to better heart health  The TimesHow you drink your tea could determine whether you gain or lose heart health benefits  CNNAnswer to a healthier heart? Drinking seven cups of tea  The TelegraphRegular tea drinking linked to lower risk of stroke and heart disease  Euronews.comCan drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease?  Medical Xpress
  
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• Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life

  21-10-2026 14:00 via BBC News
  
  Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
  
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• How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

  21-10-2026 13:57 via BBC News
  
  BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
  
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• 'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'

  21-10-2026 13:21 via BBC News
  
  Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
  
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• Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind - Eurogamer.net

  21-10-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind  Eurogamer.netPlay Football Manager 27 Launch Preview for Free  Football ManagerFM27: 2D Match Engine, In-Game Editor and Deeper World Upgrades  Football Manager‘Football Manager 27’ To Be Free For First Five Days  ForbesSEGA Offering a Five-Day Trial for Football Manager 2027  Kakuchopurei
  
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• Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

  21-10-2026 12:55 via BBC News
  
  The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
  
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• Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

  21-10-2026 12:20 via BBC News
  
  The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
  
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• Brits warned over 'potentially fatal' item owned by millions

  21-10-2026 11:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A coroner has raised concerns over 1.6 million Hoover and Candy tumble dryers following a tragic house fire that killed a father and his young daughter.
  
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• Thousands demand lifetime driving bans - here's what Government has said

  21-10-2026 10:54 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  'Other countries have set precedents by enforcing stringent penalties'
  
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• Horror as woman sexually assaulted on train - CCTV released

  21-10-2026 10:50 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Detectives from the British Transport Police investigating a sexual assault on board a train in the West Midlands are releasing an image in connection.
  
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• What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?

  21-10-2026 09:55 via BBC News
  
  The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
  
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• Should landlords be paid more to house migrants?

  21-10-2026 09:39 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Landlords are reportedly being offered rents of up to twice the market rate.
  
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• Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

  21-10-2026 09:24 via BBC News
  
  Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
  
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• Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

  21-10-2026 08:43 via BBC News
  
  Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
  
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• State pension to rise by £489 in triple lock boost

  21-10-2026 08:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  State pensions will rise by almost £500 next year, according to the release of new figures.
  
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• The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight — Here’s When To Look - Forbes

  21-10-2026 08:00 via news.google.com
  The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight — Here’s When To Look  ForbesOrionid meteor shower: How and when to see it peak this week  BBCHalley’s Comet Returns To The Night Sky — Sort Of  ForbesOrionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region  The Weather ChannelEarly birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower  CNN
  
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• Sign we've all seen in nature means a cold and hard winter is coming

  21-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  As squirrels scurry and spiders take over our homes, nature could be warning us of a cold winter
  
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• 60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived

  21-10-2026 07:22 via BBC News
  
  It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
  
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• Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer

  21-10-2026 07:21 via BBC News
  
  Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
  
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• State pension 'to rise almost £500 annually' - but you could be hit with taxes

  21-10-2026 07:09 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The inflation figure for September will be published later today .
  
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• Watch: Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

  21-10-2026 07:00 via BBC News
  
  Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
  
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• Lawyer caught offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

  21-10-2026 07:00 via BBC News
  
  Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
  
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• Extra security at Ann Widdecombe's home to stop people taking selfies

  21-10-2026 06:25 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Extra security has reportedly been installed at the home where Ann Widdecombe was found dead in July, with large wooden gates now blocking the entrance to the property in Haytor
  
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• Man, 61, held after woman, 47, dies in 'distressing' Bridgend incident

  21-10-2026 04:04 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly died in hospital following an incident in Bridgend
  
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• BT outage RECAP: Report levels return to normal after huge spike across UK

  21-10-2026 03:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  At least 331 reports had been logged as of 1.37am.
  
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• I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life

  21-10-2026 01:05 via BBC News
  
  Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
  
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• Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions - The Guardian

  21-10-2026 01:00 via news.google.com
  Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions  The GuardianYour Sleep Habits May Point to a Specific Type of Depression, a New Study Finds  The New York TimesNewly identified ‘circadian depression’ responds poorly to antidepressants  New ScientistOne in four people with depression may suffer from this new type  The IndependentScientists Identify a New Type of Depression That May Feel Like Permanent Jet Lag  ZME Science
  
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