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Scientists stunned to find termite mounds have been lived in for 34,000 years
Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hills. Some of the mounds near the Buffels River in Namaqualand were estimatedContinue Reading
Animals can have babies without a mate – just ask Ronaldo the snake
A boa constrictor in the UK has given birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The snake, a 6-foot, 13-year-old Brazilian Rainbow Boa named Ronaldo, gave birth last week after having no contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to the City of Portsmouth College,Continue Reading
Marston’s names new chairman amid changeover at the top
Pub group Marston’s has named a former director at car dealership Vertu Motors as its new chairman in a move that completes a clean sweep at the top. Ken Lever is set to join the 1,370-strong chain of pubs as non-executive chairman on July 8, replacing William Rucker. It comesContinue Reading
Election voter ID: Which forms of ID are acceptable or valid to vote with today?
Voters have been required to bring photographic identification for certain elections in the UK since May 2023. This came after parliament passed the Elections Act in April 2022, enacting a recommendation the Electoral Commission first made in 2014. Voter ID is now required at by-elections and recall petitions, general elections,Continue Reading
Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections
A “growing” summer wave of Covid-19 has hit the UK as experts suggest the European football tournament is fueling a rise in infections. Epidemiology expert Professor Mark Woolhouse said the UK will see fluctuations in Covid levels – and that this pattern will continue over the coming decades. The latestContinue Reading
Five stars Chelsea can swap in Riccardo Calafiori transfer to beat Arsenal
Chelsea will reportedly have an advantage over Premier League rivals Arsenal in their pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori by offering players to Bologna in exchange. The Blues have an excess of players on their books who could be offered to sweeten a deal with the Italian side. Express Sport takes aContinue Reading
Mystery as legendary French sword disappears after 1,300 years stuck in rock
The French version of King Arthur’s legendary Excalibur sword has vanished from a rock into which legend says it was plunged 1,300 years ago. The Durandal sword from Rocamadour, southern France, is presumed to have been stolen despite it being chained to the stone 32ft off the ground. Durandal wasContinue Reading
Kevin Bacon disguised himself as a regular person for a day and said ‘this sucks’
Kevin Bacon has revealed that he recently donned a disguise in order to experience life as a regular person, but soon concluded: “This sucks.” The Footloose star, 65, is currently starring alongside Eddie Murphy in action comedy Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and opposite Mia Goth in horror sequel Maxxxine.Continue Reading
Shock as survey reveals villas in buried Roman city of Wroxeter
The National Trust has revealed two previously-unknown Roman villas on one of its estates. The charity commissioned a survey across more than 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) at the Attingham Park estate in Shropshire, to map the area’s archaeological remains. The findings will help the National Trust work with its tenantContinue Reading
Former Everton man tries to pull strings at Liverpool with message to Arne Slot
Former Everton boss Ronald Koeman has told Liverpool that Cody Gakpo’s best position is on the left wing. The Dutch forward has not had a settled position at Anfield, contributing to some inconsistent form since his 2022 switch from PSV. Gakpo has been one of the stars of Euro 2024Continue Reading