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The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach says fans calling him ‘cousin’ can be exasperating
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 The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach has reflected on the hit restaurant drama’s runaway popularity, noting that hearing constant shouts of “Cousin” can beContinue Reading
Terror attack survivors urge politicians to make clear pledges for victims
Terror attack survivors who have accused politicians of missing opportunities to act on the threat of terrorism are calling for commitments from all parties ahead of the election. More than one hundred and twenty survivors wrote an open letter to all party leaders on Thursday, urging them to make clearContinue Reading
TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformation
TikTok is launching a media literacy hub to help its users recognise fake news and misinformation online ahead of the General Election. The social media giant said the hub had been created alongside fact-checking organisation Logically Facts. The new in-app space will focus on critical thinking and news literacy, TikTokContinue Reading
Scientists dismiss theory that griffins were inspired by dinosaur fossils
Scientists say they have debunked the theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin. According to legends dating back as far as the 4th millennium BC, the griffin, or gryphon, was a fabulous creature with a raptorial bird head and wings on a lion’s body. And for moreContinue Reading
Ryan Garcia banned from boxing for 1 year and loses entire Devin Haney purse
Ryan Garcia has been issued a one-year ban from boxing and forced to forfeit the $1.1 million (£870,000) prize purse he earned from defeating Devin Haney. The series of punishments come after the 25-year-old tested positive for a banned substance. On Thursday, Garcia and his legal team agreed to termsContinue Reading
Teens could lose bank accounts and driving licences for snubbing national service, Rishi Sunak says
Rishi Sunak has said he could take drivers’ licences and bank accounts off 18-year-olds if they refuse to take part in his mandatory national service. The prime minister has so far failed to say how he will force young people to participate in the scheme, which would see them volunteerContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton makes comment ‘F1 bosses won’t like’ as he defends Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull cannot be blamed for the high number of unsold tickets for this year’s British Grand Prix. Around 470,000 fans are expected to descend on Silverstone later this month but there are still plenty of tickets available despite the event usually selling out. A quick lookContinue Reading
Donald Sutherland tributes: Kim Cattrall, Rachel Zegler pay respects to ‘true artist’
Donald Sutherland’s death at the age of 88 has been met with an outpouring of tributes and poignant memories from actors, musicians, authors and other high-profile figures. The prolific Canadian actor, who appeared in a diverse range of films and TV shows, including The Hunger Games, MASH and Don’t LookContinue Reading
At least 86 people infected with E. coli rushed to hospital in outbreak, UKHSA confirms
At least 86 people infected with E. coli were rushed to hospital in the recent outbreak likely triggered by pre-packaged sandwiches, health officials have confirmed. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 256 in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in its latest update. ItContinue Reading
Chimps helping scientists find plants that have potential to become medicines
Oxford scientists have identified 13 plants that have potent wound-healing and infection-fighting properties in a “thrilling” discovery – with help from some wild chimpanzees. Researchers observed the great apes in an African forest feeding on bark, dead wood and leaves from plants that were not part of their normal dietContinue Reading