Devastation: much of central Khartoum has been destroyed in heavy fighting.
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The role of the Wagner Group in the Sudan crisis is not yet clear, but its mercenaries are reported to be involved in a number of African countries.
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Robots and AI could transform our lives, so we must decide how we want to use them.
The illegal migration bill is an attempt to stop small boat crossings, which have increased in recent years.
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The European court has ruled that interim measures are legally binding under international law.
Never forget: Vladimir Putin marching in the Victory Day ‘Immortals Parade’ with a picture of his father, May 2022.
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Is it security issues or fear of massive anti-war protests that has prompted the Kremlin to cancel many of the traditional May 9 celebrations this year?
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Sex-based policies can lead to backlash and further discrimination in the workplace.
Researchers have uncovered the likely genesis of the yeast used to make lager.
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Little-known documents and scientific detective work helped pinpoint the origin of lager.
Lego bricks have standardised parts and can be found across the world.
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Scientists used Lego to build a bioprinter capable of printing human tissue samples.
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The government is considering blending hydrogen into the UK gas network.
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Afghanistan and Central America have growing populations, limited resources, and the potential for more extreme heatwaves.
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Breaking the taboo: the fascinating history of menstrual products.
Space communications satellite in low orbit around the Earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.
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China is reportedly developing technology to allow it to take control of other ocuntries’ satellites.
Oil price uncertainty.
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Alongside the global economic outlook, Russian supply and Chinese demand are contributing to ‘a cocktail of uncertainty’ for oil prices.
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Children with an anxiety disorder are likely to miss more school and get lower grades than those who do not.
The ready availability of clay pipes meant that they were sometimes used for other activities other than smoking.
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A pipe in the hand could end or save a life.
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An article written for Time Magazine, but never published, could have rewritten the history of how DNA was discovered.
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Oropharyngeal cancer has now become more common than cervical cancer in the US and the UK.
Amazon rainforest, Brazil: a Yaulapiti man rides a motorcycle.
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It’s quite common to see whole Indigenous families on bikes – including pets and tiny children.
Using your phone when you’re on the toilet is a horrid habit.
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Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.
Even solitary animals, like the octopus, learn survival tricks from other animals.
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How the social lives of animals help them survive.
Connected: Facebook is by far the most popular social media platform in Libya with more than six million users.
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This researcher found that even in traditional Arab communities, social media is a better way of reaching people than using family networks.