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Ethical questions swarm scientists after discovery that could wipe out pesky mosquitoes
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 Scientists have developed methods to wipe potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes off of the face of the Earth. But, should they? The implications of such a monumentalContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves warned she will be forced to make ‘a lot of cuts’ as she doubles down on ‘no tax rises’ pledge
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘plotting major changes’ at Man Utd as key man steps back
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning a ‘major reshuffle’ at Manchester United which will see Sir Dave Brailsford scale back his commitment to the club. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and video on this breaking news story. Stay up to date with allContinue Reading
France finally agrees to intercept migrant boats at sea – months after deal to stop crossings agreed
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THG to be demoted from FTSE 250 as Wickes enters index
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Cancer deaths decline significantly in last 50 years – but cases are on the rise
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Northumbrian Water to pay out £15.7m after sewage and water network failings
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Rock band Heart offer reward for ‘irreplaceable instruments’ stolen from venue
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free The rock band Heart are offering a reward for information leading to the return ofContinue Reading
Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: the effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have on your mouth
Bad breath is a commonly reported side-effect of weight loss drugs. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent – with the weight lossContinue Reading
Rijksmuseum: 200-year-old condom etched with erotic art makes Amsterdam museum debut
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 Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has unveiled a unique addition to its collection: a condom dating back almost 200 years, adorned with erotic artContinue Reading