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• DeepMind artificial intelligence cracks 50-year-old scientific riddle

  30-11-2020 16:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  An image issued by DeepMind of a three-dimensional digital rendering of a protein. (Credits: PA)A problem dating back five decades may have been cracked by artificial intelligence created in the UK, paving the way for faster development of treatments and drug discoveries.The so-called ‘protein folding problem’ has long been one of biology’s biggest challenges because there are so many of them and their 3D shapes are difficult to map out.Almost all diseases, including cancer, de
  
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• Tiny UK village with ‘England’s prettiest street’ named ‘very best in the world’

  07-07-2026 17:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bibury is full of quintessential English charm (Picture: Getty Images)Moss-covered cottages, ancient woodlands and riverside meadows.You don’t get more quintessentially British countryside than this.Luckily, for those searching for somewhere similar to visit this summer, this postcard-worthy scene can be found in the Cotswolds.Specifically, in Bibury, a small parish in Gloucestershire on the River Coln, that has just been named the best village in the world.According to Forbes and the Unf
  
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• Democratic odds jump in Maine as party leaders scramble to choose Graham Platner replacement as July deadline approaches

  07-07-2026 17:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Democratic odds to hold the US Senate seat in Maine have risen significantly in the last day.
  
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• Blood-stained 'torture chamber' with axes and hammers is found in home of 'ex cop who shot female Monaco bomber dead' - as it's revealed 'he and spy had sent her crypto funds'

  07-07-2026 17:29 via dailymail.com
  
  A blood-stained torture chamber with axes and hammers has been found in the home of the ex-cop who shot the suspected female Monaco bomber dead.
  
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• Luxury tower block was built with simple flaw that led to death of man when window pane fell from 25th floor, court told

  07-07-2026 17:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A luxury architecture firm is accused of ignoring 'foreseeable risks' after a coach driver was struck by a falling window pane and 'killed instantly'.
  
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• 'It's true': Alleged killer Simon Carman's chilling final text to his elderly mother is revealed - she was convinced images of her son's dramatic arrest for Thai teen's murder were AI fakes

  07-07-2026 17:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Police say Carman only lost his composure during interview when he saw the message from his mother.
  
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• Huge Midtown Manhattan skyscraper evacuated over fears it is on verge of COLLAPSE after construction workers noticed cracks and buckling columns

  07-07-2026 17:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The office building, which once housed pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, was evacuated Tuesday morning after construction workers noticed cracks and buckling columns.
  
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• Nigel Farage resigns live: Reform leader quits as Clacton MP in 'desperate stunt' sparking by-election

  07-07-2026 17:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage gave a speech this afternoon in which he hit out at the probes into his recent financial controversies before announcing his decision to resign as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, triggering a by-election
  
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• Kidderminster bomb squad live: Homes evacuated after unexploded ordnance found

  07-07-2026 17:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Residents have been evacuated and a 100 metre police cordon put in place after an unexploded ordnance was discovered at an unoccupied property in Kidderminster.
  
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• Health bosses have 'ignored dementia' for years amid failure to overhaul social care system, Whitehall troubleshooter in charge of review into fixing it says

  07-07-2026 17:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Baroness Louise Casey said the current 'patchwork' system meant accessing care for elderly relatives had become 'almost impossible' for many struggling families.
  
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• Tyler Robinson's parents SMILE as they enter court with entourage for second day of evidence hearing... while Charlie Kirk's grief-stricken family keep their heads down: Live updates

  07-07-2026 17:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Tyler Robinson's parents appeared to smile with their entourage as they arrived for the second day of his key evidence hearing.
  
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• Baseball-mad boy, 11, loses his hand to alligator during family fishing trip to Florida

  07-07-2026 17:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Brodie Terry was attacked on the shore during a family fishing trip to Nelson's Fish Camp, close to Umatilla, on June 27.
  
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• 'An overwhelming vindication of our journalism': Associated Newspapers editor-in-chief Paul Dacre hails Daily Mail victory over Prince Harry in phone-hacking case

  07-07-2026 17:23 via dailymail.com
  
  The High Court's ruling dismissing Prince Harry's phone-hacking case against the Daily Mail has been described as an 'overwhelming vindication of our journalism' by former editor Paul Dacre.
  
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• Airbnb owner loses battle to keep sauna ‘used for steamy sex sessions’

  07-07-2026 17:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chandler Harrod put his Airbnb on the market and it became very popular (Picture: SWNS)The owner of an Airbnb accused of hosting sex parties has lost his battle to keep a sauna and decking, which neighbours say were used for ‘debauchery’.Owner Chandler Harrod marketed the bungalow in Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk, as a perfect getaway spot for couples.But locals claimed guests having outdoor sex sessions were blighting their lives, as a hot tub on raised decking was in full view of n
  
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• Blue Badge holders told 'you could be called for interview' as new alert issued

  07-07-2026 17:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  More than three million people in the UK hold a Blue Badge but some are being warned they might be called in to answer questions
  
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• Fisherman reveals trick he used to survive alligator attack which nearly took his leg

  07-07-2026 17:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  James Grayson McMicken survived a terrifying alligator attack (Picture: WPEC)An elderly fisherman in Florida has revealed how he survived a near-fatal attack in which an alligator bit down on his leg before trying to drag him into the water.James Grayson McMicken, 71, was fishing in a canal behind his home in North Fort Myers on July 3 when the attack happened.He had gone to the local spot with his bulldog but had barely had the chance to cast his fishing rod into the water before the alligator
  
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• The alleged cannibal mum accused of killing her son was my childhood 'twin' - until an unsettling prank on a sleepover ended our friendship forever

  07-07-2026 17:09 via dailymail.com
  
  A childhood friend has revealed what the woman accused of murdering her four-year-old son was like growing up - and the strange sleepover incident that ended their friendship.
  
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• Dine-and-dashing family of nine flee restaurant in van after racking up £160 bill

  07-07-2026 17:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA family of nine allegedly carried out a carefully planned dine-and-dash before making their escape in a van after leaving behind a £160 restaurant bill.CCTV captured the group, made up of five adults and four children, slipping out of a Turkish Kitchen in Hertfordshire in small groups before the final diner walked out and climbed into a white van park
  
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• Charlie Kirk's parents' solemn march into court to confront Tyler Robinson: Everything we know about the grieving family… as their son's assassin faces the death penalty

  07-07-2026 17:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Robert and Kathryn Kirk walked arm-in-arm into court in Provo, Utah on Monday, to witness evidence being presented by prosecutors against their son's accused killer Tyler Robinson, 23.
  
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• The Odyssey hailed as ‘cinematic triumph’ in first reactions for Christopher Nolan’s epic

  07-07-2026 17:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Odyssey has wowed critics as the social embargo lifted following the world premiere in London (Picture: Universal Pictures)Following Monday night’s world premiere for Sir Christopher Nolan’s eagerly anticipated The Odyssey, critics have had their say, praising the movie as ‘an absolute triumph’, ‘staggering’ and ‘a filmmaking feast’.While full reviews are embargoed still until July 15, initial impressions flooded online late last night as the
  
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• Trump seems to think Starmer has ALREADY left No10 as PM faces awkward last Nato summit  after defence shambles

  07-07-2026 17:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump said Keir Starmer was 'no longer there' as he again criticised the premier's refusal to join in his chaotic Iran war.
  
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• Paraguay senator threatens to sue Kylian Mbappe for ‘gender violence’ after racist attack

  07-07-2026 17:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kylian Mbappe was racially abused by Celeste Amarilla after Paraguay’s defeat to France (AMA/Getty)Paraguayan senator, Celeste Amarilla, has threatened to sue Kylian Mbappe for ‘gender-based violence’ after her racist attack on France’s World Cup striker.Mbappe scored the penalty in France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay last Saturday but in a bad-tempered match, Paraguay’s repeated fouls went unpunished while the two teams had to be separated after the full-time whi
  
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• Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor – but tracks over 50 health metrics

  07-07-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The world’s smallest smart ring tracks sleep, heart health and activity, all in a lightweight titanium design. (Picture: Metro/Oura)
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  Wearable health trackers are advancing every day. From Fitbits to Garmins, the technology seems to be getting smaller and smaller and the features more sophisticated. But none can compare to
  
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• Will Reece James be back from injury to play for England vs Norway?

  07-07-2026 16:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Reece James is pushing for a return to fitness ahead of the weekend (Picture: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has had a persistent headache thanks to England’s right-back position at the World Cup, but could Reece James return to ease his pain against Norway?James was first choice on the right of defence as England began their campaign against Croatia, but he only managed to start the first two games before succumbing to a hamstring problem.In came Jarell Quansah for the third group game again
  
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• New report shows Australia has experienced one of the biggest drops in living standards among developed nations over last five years

  07-07-2026 16:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday reported Australia has suffered one of the biggest drops in living standards in the developed world.
  
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• Florida city outraged after Church of Scientology demands right to take over entire STREET

  07-07-2026 16:57 via dailymail.com
  
  A block of South Garden Avenue in Clearwater, Florida was approved to be closed and handed over to the Church of Scientology after months of pushback from locals.
  
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• 'An eight minute valuation wiped £20,000 off my house and ruined our dream move'

  07-07-2026 16:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Green and her family were left dismayed after their house was significantly devalued, putting their dreams of a spacious new house and garden on hold. And they're far from the only ones, say experts
  
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• Volodymyr Zelensky orders devastating drone wave on Moscow and exposes Putin weakness

  07-07-2026 16:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With the NATO conference underway in Turkey, President Zelensky has appealed for help defending against Vladimir Putin's ballistic missiles and has ordered a blitz targeting Russian capital Moscow
  
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• Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan reveals her mum drowned a year ago

  07-07-2026 16:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gemma Whelan, starring in the Game of Thrones alongside Alfie Allen, has opened up about the sudden death of her mum a year ago (Picture: Helen Sloan/THA/Shutterstock)The Game of Thrones actress said she is struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of her mum after she drowned on holiday.
  Gemma Whelan publicly shared for the first time that her mother, Sue, died while abroad a year ago, leaving the family devastated.
  The 45-year-old GoT and Gentleman Jack star opened up about the traged
  
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• Top Boy actor Micheal Ward denies being ‘bent on’ getting his way during alleged rape

  07-07-2026 16:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Micheal Ward is on trial for multiple charges of rape and sexual assault (Picture: Victoria Jones/Shutterstock)Micheal Ward has denied that he was ‘bent on’ getting his own way when he allegedly raped a woman in the back of a car, a court has heard.The Bafta-winning actor said that everything that happened was consensual and described the woman as an ‘active participant’ while being cross-examined in his trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London.Ward, who
  
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