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Gossip Girl star hospitalized after poisonous spider bite |
A Gossip Girl star has been admitted to hospital after suffering a venomous spider bite. In a video posted to her Instagram, Taylor Momsen can be seen being wheeled along a corridor on a hospital bed. The incident occurred on Thursday (09 April) while she was on tour in Mexico,Continue Reading
Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on human warfare?
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists are studying a rare, large-scale war between formerly friendly chimpanzees in central Africa in the hope that it could shedContinue Reading
Support collapsing for Nigel Farage and Reform as Tories close gap, More in Common poll shows
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Preferred bidder identified to take control of Speciality Steel
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F1 news: Statement released on new race as Brundle clarifies Sky Sports future
Martin Brundle says he is not decreasing his Sky Sports duties (Image: Getty Images) We are barely a few weeks into the 2026 F1 season, yet there has already been no shortage of talking points. Last year witnessed Max Verstappen relinquish his grip on the title as Lando Norris edgedContinue Reading
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Take our quiz to find out which party best suits you
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Standard Life buys rival Aegon UK in £2b deal to create savings giant
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French man wins €1m Picasso after buying €100 ticket for charity raffle
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Trump’s Iran war could trigger global recession, IMF warns
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Oil prices fall and Asian stocks hit six-week high amid fresh hopes for Iran peace talks
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Asian stocks climbed to their highest level in six weeks on Wednesday and oil prices extended their decline below $100 a barrel after Donald TrumpContinue Reading