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Here’s why Greenland is wanted so much, according to a geologist
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Greenland, the largest island on Earth, possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources anywhere in the world. These include critical raw materialsContinue Reading
The Traitors 2026 live: Fiona wages war on fellow Traitor as castle descends into chaos: ‘You’ve got a fight on your hands’
Rachel knew not to trust Fiona “She’s so unpredictable and I’m watching her,” Rachel told the cameras after discovering Fiona was the secret Traitor. “I think she is very dangerous for my game.” It turns out never a truer word was spoken! (BBC) Jacob Stolworthy9 January 2026 10:00 ‘Possibly theContinue Reading
Most Alzheimer’s cases linked to a single gene, study finds
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Nine in 10 Alzheimer’s cases would not develop without the contribution of a single gene, nor would almost half of allContinue Reading
Why hedgehogs were once thought to be evil spirits
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they’ve been symbols of fertility, protection andContinue Reading
Alcaraz and Sinner tease exciting link-up and strike agreement already
While their rivals battle it out at warm-up events in Australia, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are starting their 2026 seasons with an exhibition match in Seoul. The young stars have formed one of the most exciting new rivalries in tennis, facing off 16 times already, and splitting the lastContinue Reading
Man loses all his hair and stops sweating after getting tattoo
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A Polish man suffered total loss of hair and sweating after getting a tattoo, according to a new study that callsContinue Reading
MPs warn some disability claimants waiting more than a year for claims to be processed, damning report finds
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 Disability benefit claimants are often waiting for more than a year for their claims to be processed as the Department forContinue Reading
Just Eat sees more than 100,000 Christmas Day orders as Chinese takeaway demand spikes
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Study helps explain rare condition that causes the body to produce its own alcohol
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A new study could help demystify a rare gastrointestinal condition that causes patients’ own bodies to produce alcohol, making them experienceContinue Reading
Hamnet review – Oscar-primed Shakespeare film isn’t as manipulative as its critics claim
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter What would it have been like to stand among the first audiences of Shakespeare’s Hamlet? Rough-clothed shoulder to rough-clothedContinue Reading