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Scientists grow ‘lost tree’ mentioned in Bible using mysterious 1,000-year-old seed
The resin of a tree grown from an ancient seed found in a desert cave near Jerusalem could be the source of a medicinal balm mentioned in the Bible, a new study has found. The strange seed, about 2cm long, was discovered in a Judean Desert cave in the lateContinue Reading
Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago
Archaeologists are revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – a series of conflicts that unfolded across much of Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East some 32 centuries ago. New research published on Monday reveals how two substantial armies from two different parts ofContinue Reading
Tories facing ‘dire’ finances as businesses and donors switch to Farage and Starmer
Donors and businesses are turning their backs on the Tories for Labour and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as the party enters its conference with question marks over its finances. Insiders have told The Independent that a number of red flags have been raised in preparation for the first annual conferenceContinue Reading
Keir Starmer facing calls for an investigation into gifts from Lord Alli after £16,000 in new clothing revealed
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to be investigated over gifts and freebies after it emerged he received a further £16,000 of clothing donations from Labour peer Waheed Alli last October. The SNP has written to the House of Commons standards commissioner demanding a probe of the gifts, which includeContinue Reading
Strictly full lineup 2024: All the contestants from Tasha Ghouri to Pete Wicks
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Strictly Come Dancing is gearing up to return for the show’s 20th anniversary as theContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner reacts as WADA confirm appeal during his China Open match
“Well, we cannot control everything,” he said, when asked about the timing of the announcement. “Obviously I’m very disappointed and also surprised of this appeal, to be honest, because we had three hearings. All three hearings came out very positively for me. “You know, I was not expecting it. IContinue Reading
Boris Johnson’s ‘nuts’ plan to invade the Netherlands to raid warehouse for Covid vaccines – UK politics live
Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to pensioners over winter fuel payment cuts Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Boris Johnson has claimed he considered launching an “aquaticContinue Reading
Roy Keane left with egg on his face as awkward Arsenal footage resurfaces
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been left with egg on his face following his stinging attack on Arsenal. The pundit criticised Mikel Arteta’s tactics against Manchester City after his side were reduced to 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s dismissal, with the Gunners putting every player behind the ball inContinue Reading
Novelist Robert Harris on uncovering the most scandalous secret love affair in British political history
Did they or didn’t they actually have sex? This was the question for Robert Harris, éminence grise of fiction, bestseller, political zeitgeister, father of three, and, at 67, newly a first-time grandfather. His erotic quest concerned the relationship between married prime minister HH Asquith, the last Liberal Party prime minister to command aContinue Reading
Boris Johnson claims he considered raid into Holland to recover ‘kidnapped’ Covid vaccines – UK politics live
Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to pensioners over winter fuel payment cuts Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Boris Johnson has claimed he considered sending the BritishContinue Reading