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‘It’s like you’re a criminal, but I am not a criminal.’ First-hand accounts of the trauma of being stuck in the UK asylum system
Warning: this story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Pseudonyms are used to protect the interviewees’ identities. Angela had already been in the UK as an asylum seeker for nine years and four months when we interviewed her. She was still in a state of limbo, unsure whether asylum would beContinue Reading
The man in the monkey nut coat: how a 1940s scientist made ‘vegan wool’ from peanuts
Woollen clothing has been around for as long as humans have been wearing clothes and sheep have been domesticated. Indeed, our distant ancestors used sheep for three things: food, clothing and shelter – wool makes good insulation and helps to keep in the warmth. The UK is still one ofContinue Reading
Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale reveals Premier League legend was his unlikely inspiration as a goalkeeper growing up
AARON RAMSDALE has revealed his unlikely inspiration as a goalkeeper growing up. The Arsenal star, 24, learned his trade from Bolton legend Jussi Jaaskelainen during five years as a youth there. 2 Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale has revealed his goalkeeping idolCredit: Rex 2 Ramsdale was a huge fan of ex-BoltonContinue Reading
DOJ asks judge to clarify legality of abortion pill mifepristone after dueling court rulings
In this 2018 photo, mifepristone and misoprostol pills are provided at a Carafem clinic for medication abortions in Skokie, Illinois. Erin Hooley | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The Biden administration on Monday asked a federal judge to clarify how it should respond to his order to keep theContinue Reading
Two young teens killed in single-vehicle collision in Galway
A teenage boy and girl have died following a road traffic collision in Co Galway. The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 6am on Monday at Glennagarraun in the Ballyfruit area of Headford. Gardaí confirmed the vehicle had four occupants, two boys and two girls, all of whom were described asContinue Reading
The Secrets of Taking Epic Photos of Space
Sorry astronomers, but with a little patience, a basic DSLR, and some photo-editing wizardry, anyone can capture images worthy of the James Webb Telescope.Continue Reading
Hilary Swank welcomes twins with husband Philip Schneider
H ilary Swank has announced that she has had twins, saying the pregnancy “wasn’t easy” but was “worth it”. The Oscar-winning actress gave birth to her first two children with husband Philip Schneider during the Easter holidays. Posting on Instagram, the 48-year-old shared a picture of herself on a balcony,Continue Reading
Linesman should get MASSIVE ban if it’s proved he elbowed Robertson, says Halsey
IT looks like Andy Robertson goes to grab assistant ref Constantine Hatzidakis, who brushes him off with his arm and catches him accidentally. I cannot think why an assistant would throw his arms into a player’s face. 3 Mark Halsey has called for Constantine Hatzidakis to be banned if heContinue Reading
Kimberley Walsh says Girls Aloud bandmates are ‘as tight as we’ve ever been’
K imberley Walsh has said she and her former Girls Aloud bandmates are “as tight as we’ve ever been” following the death of Sarah Harding. Harding, who was a member of the early Noughties girl band, died in 2021 at the age of 39 after revealing she had breast cancerContinue Reading
Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows
fizkes/Shutterstock Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It’s also often used as a medication for people who have difficulty sleeping. Since there are known links between sleep problems, depression, and self-harm, we were interested in exploring whether treating sleep problems with melatonin would lead toContinue Reading