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Boy, four, smashes open 3,500-year-old jar at Israel museum: ‘He just wanted to see what was inside’
A young boy who accidentally broke a rare 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum has been invited back. Alex Geller, the boy’s father, said his -four-year-old son is exceptionally curious, and that the moment he heard the crash last Friday, “please let that not be my child” was the firstContinue Reading
Keir Starmer called ‘vindictive’ over Margaret Thatcher portrait removal as PM seeks to reduce smoking spaces – UK politics live
Keir Starmer and Olaf Scholz shake hands as prime minister arrives in Berlin Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit emailContinue Reading
Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, scientists say
People should take blood pressure tablets at the time of day that suits them best, a review suggests. Researchers said they have found “conclusive evidence” that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning to protect against heart attack, stroke, heart failure orContinue Reading
Nick Cave calls out Roger Waters for ‘deeply damaging’ attitude to Israel boycott
Nick Cave has responded to the backlash he has received over his ongoing refusal to boycott Israel, as he criticised Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters for what he called a “deeply damaging” attitude. The Australian musician, 66, released his latest album Wild God with the Bad Seeds today (Friday 30 August),Continue Reading
Discovery of submerged bridge built by ancient humans rewrites Mediterranean history
A submerged bridge made by ancient humans has been discovered in a Spanish cave, revealing human colonisation of the western Mediterranean happened much earlier than previously thought. Archaeologists unearthed the 25-foot submerged bridge at a cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca, providing the earliest uncontested evidence of human activityContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic discusses health issues as Alcaraz has excuse for US Open loss
Carlos Alcaraz suggested that he was ‘not well mentally’ after crashing out of the US Open. Speaking after his surprise defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp, he said: “Instead of taking steps forward, I’ve taken steps back in terms of my head and I don’t understand why. “Because I cameContinue Reading
Four-day working week will not be imposed on employers, says Government
The Government has denied it will force businesses to allow staff to work a four-day week but said it supports flexible working. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith dismissed a report in The Telegraph that Labour’s Make Work Pay plans could force businesses to accept employees’ demands for a four-day week.Continue Reading
Starmer addresses leaked plan for pub smoking ban and refuses to rule out fuel duty hike – UK politics live
Keir Starmer and Olaf Scholz shake hands as prime minister arrives in Berlin Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit emailContinue Reading
Oasis reunion tour ticket prices revealed as fans prepare for pre-sale release – live
Oasis announce reunion tour 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 Oasis fans are preparing for the release of tickets to theirContinue Reading
The number of Covid vaccine skeptics is only growing in America, survey finds
Covid vaccine misinformation is spreading among Americans, according to a national survey of nearly 1,500 adults. The misinformed belief that vaccinations were responsible for thousands of deaths had increased by 6 percent, said the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center, since a previous survey in 2021. The latest surveyContinue Reading