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Discovery takes scientists one step closer to unlocking Stonehenge’s greatest mystery – why its stones came from so far away.
Discovery takes scientists one step closer to unlocking Stonehenge’s greatest mystery – why its stones came from so far away.
A piece of the man’s clothing was caught by the passing train at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
A piece of the man’s clothing was caught by the passing train at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
‘We can’t all of a sudden get down on our knees and turn everything over to the leadership of the blacks.’
‘We can’t all of a sudden get down on our knees and turn everything over to the leadership of the blacks.’
Researchers believe that lobsters could offer a solution to the problem plaguing most modern body armours: the more mobility an armour offers, the less it protects the wearer’s body.
Researchers believe that lobsters could offer a solution to the problem plaguing most modern body armours: the more mobility an armour offers, the less it protects the wearer’s body.
‘It’s not calling for the lynchings of Americans. These are socialist-communists we’re talking about.’
‘It’s not calling for the lynchings of Americans. These are socialist-communists we’re talking about.’
By 2022, 5G cellular networks will power as many as 9 per cent of mobile data connections across North America, Cisco says, compared with 4 per cent in Asia.
By 2022, 5G cellular networks will power as many as 9 per cent of mobile data connections across North America, Cisco says, compared with 4 per cent in Asia.
The number of new US food and drink products that mentioned “plant-based” grew 268 per cent between 2012 and 2018, with the term evoking healthfulness but sparing meat and dairy eaters the hard stop of “vegan” or “vegetarian”.
The number of new US food and drink products that mentioned “plant-based” grew 268 per cent between 2012 and 2018, with the term evoking healthfulness but sparing meat and dairy eaters the hard stop of “vegan” or “vegetarian”.
The chapters, not just the waters, flow back and forth in time in expat Thai Pitchaya Sudbanthad’s dazzling debut novel Bangkok Wakes to Rain; author explores the city’s relationship to water and its past, and imagines its future.
The chapters, not just the waters, flow back and forth in time in expat Thai Pitchaya Sudbanthad’s dazzling debut novel Bangkok Wakes to Rain; author explores the city’s relationship to water and its past, and imagines its future.
22-year-old Madeline Stuart has already walked more than 100 high-fashion catwalks and hopes to shatter the stereotype that models have to be leggy, willowy and disability-free.
22-year-old Madeline Stuart has already walked more than 100 high-fashion catwalks and hopes to shatter the stereotype that models have to be leggy, willowy and disability-free.
The way you structure your workout – how long, how hard – can supercharge the post-exercise mood boost and make you a happier person. See our five tips on structuring a workout that will keep you smiling afterwards.
The way you structure your workout – how long, how hard – can supercharge the post-exercise mood boost and make you a happier person. See our five tips on structuring a workout that will keep you smiling afterwards.
Artur Waszkiewicz has been convicted of brutally mugging Sofija Kaczan for her handbag in Derby, UK. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and seven years for robbery
Artur Waszkiewicz has been convicted of brutally mugging Sofija Kaczan for her handbag in Derby, UK. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and seven years for robbery
As courtship becomes more casual in many countries, a declaration of love is a serious step that can make or break a relationship; we examine how culture makes a difference and how the meaning of ‘I love you’ varies.
As courtship becomes more casual in many countries, a declaration of love is a serious step that can make or break a relationship; we examine how culture makes a difference and how the meaning of ‘I love you’ varies.
Australia has been at the epicentre of weather extremes, having recently endured its hottest January in recorded history
Australia has been at the epicentre of weather extremes, having recently endured its hottest January in recorded history
US President Trump has long believed that there is no point in doing any physical exercise, but he makes an exception for golf.
US President Trump has long believed that there is no point in doing any physical exercise, but he makes an exception for golf.
Singer Ryan Adams called a New York Times article about him ‘upsettingly inaccurate’ but said he was ‘not a perfect man’ and apologised to anyone he had hurt.
Singer Ryan Adams called a New York Times article about him ‘upsettingly inaccurate’ but said he was ‘not a perfect man’ and apologised to anyone he had hurt.
It wasn’t invented by greeting card companies and Cupid was not a sweet, chubby toddler – we dispel five popular myths surrounding Valentine’s Day.
It wasn’t invented by greeting card companies and Cupid was not a sweet, chubby toddler – we dispel five popular myths surrounding Valentine’s Day.
Before the furore caused by Perry footwear brand styles, the singer was called out for dressing as a geisha and having backup dancers dressed as mummies with large behinds, prompting accusations of stereotyping black women.
Before the furore caused by Perry footwear brand styles, the singer was called out for dressing as a geisha and having backup dancers dressed as mummies with large behinds, prompting accusations of stereotyping black women.
The new game by Respawn Entertainment racked up 10 million players in three days and its intuitive twists on the now established battle royale genre could see it pose a credible threat to industry leader Fortnite.
The new game by Respawn Entertainment racked up 10 million players in three days and its intuitive twists on the now established battle royale genre could see it pose a credible threat to industry leader Fortnite.
- Competition launched by a zoo in Australia that invites people to name one of their venomous snakes after an ex-partner.
- Competition launched by a zoo in Australia that invites people to name one of their venomous snakes after an ex-partner.
Police are investigating who owns the tiger and who left it in the house’s garage; the state of Texas allows owning a tiger with proper permits, but it’s illegal in Houston.
Police are investigating who owns the tiger and who left it in the house’s garage; the state of Texas allows owning a tiger with proper permits, but it’s illegal in Houston.
Bryan Kinsel Harlan of Texas high-fived guides after killing the magnificent male goat with an ‘easy and close shot’. The shooting drew an angry reaction, but supporters of such hunts say they have revived Astore markhor numbers by giving locals an incentive not to poach them.
Bryan Kinsel Harlan of Texas high-fived guides after killing the magnificent male goat with an ‘easy and close shot’. The shooting drew an angry reaction, but supporters of such hunts say they have revived Astore markhor numbers by giving locals an incentive not to poach them.
ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, uses ambient sounds like whispering and crinkling paper to trigger ‘brain tingles’ that are relaxing. Women have found the phenomenon especially soothing during pregnancy.
ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, uses ambient sounds like whispering and crinkling paper to trigger ‘brain tingles’ that are relaxing. Women have found the phenomenon especially soothing during pregnancy.
China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation made a sponsored site visit last month for companies interested in bidding for the US capital’s US$1 billion railcar contract
China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation made a sponsored site visit last month for companies interested in bidding for the US capital’s US$1 billion railcar contract
The practices of cropping and docking has became written into many of the judging standards used to evaluate dogs shows, but some owers are starting to stand against the trend
The practices of cropping and docking has became written into many of the judging standards used to evaluate dogs shows, but some owers are starting to stand against the trend
Oluremi Adeleye claimed she was simply ‘cup-feeding’ baby Enita, but US prosecutors said she ‘was getting her to shut up’ by force-feeding her. The killing was captured in horrifying nanny-cam footage.
Oluremi Adeleye claimed she was simply ‘cup-feeding’ baby Enita, but US prosecutors said she ‘was getting her to shut up’ by force-feeding her. The killing was captured in horrifying nanny-cam footage.
At least one US newspaper has decided to drop the strip over the hidden message.
At least one US newspaper has decided to drop the strip over the hidden message.
Seven trees, worth US$118,000, were stolen from the garden of Fuyumi and Seiji Iimura, a fifth-generation bonsai cultivator. Fuyumi Iimuri said the trees were as precious as children, and begged the thieves to care for them well.
Seven trees, worth US$118,000, were stolen from the garden of Fuyumi and Seiji Iimura, a fifth-generation bonsai cultivator. Fuyumi Iimuri said the trees were as precious as children, and begged the thieves to care for them well.
Men and women, waving American and Confederate flags, linked hands in support of the border wall’s construction on Saturday.
Men and women, waving American and Confederate flags, linked hands in support of the border wall’s construction on Saturday.
Dozens of bears have massed near Belushya Guba, population 2,000, where residents are too frightened to leave their homes. Climate change has thinned sea ice and forced the bears to forage on land.
Dozens of bears have massed near Belushya Guba, population 2,000, where residents are too frightened to leave their homes. Climate change has thinned sea ice and forced the bears to forage on land.