How radical is Labour’s new rail policy, really?
A variant of the word “nationalisation” appears precisely once in the document outlining Labour’s new rail policy – and it’s to say the party won’t do it. “With ten current rolling stock companies owning and leasing trains and carriages worth billions,” argues
Did Richard III Kill the Princes in the Tower?
Philippa Langley devoted years to the search for Richard III’s remains. Now, she’s trying to crack a 15th-century cold case: Did he really assassinate his nephews? ...
At the Louvre, the Olympics Are More French Than You Might Think
The Games were revived from an ancient Greek spectacle, but an exhibition timed for the Paris Olympics argues that France’s fascination with the ancient world played an outsized role. ...
The Hydrogen Stream: 1.2 TW of electrolyzers globally in development
Aurora Energy Research says it has recorded a sharp increase in green hydrogen projects, with 90% of them in early phases of development, while E.ON says that Germany’s hydrogen ramp-up is stuck due to an investment backlog. Aurora Energy
Germany launches new measures to support solar
The German parliament has approved "Solarpaket 1," a policy package that includes higher feed-in tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects and new measures related to the size of eligible installations
A brand new train route connecting some of Europe’s most exciting cities is launching next year
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Sadiq Khan apologises to Chief Rabbi over interview remarks
Mr Khan says he is "sorry for any hurt" caused over remarks he made in a recent interview.
Three men given eight years over €4m cocaine haul in Cork
Three men who were caught red handed when they went to retrieve €4.2 million of cocaine hidden in panels in a refrigerated container truck which had come off a ferry in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork last August have each been jailed for eight years. Gentjan Dodaj, 39,
Britain’s looking left but voters really just want to be reassured
One afternoon in the autumn of 1982, a group of sixth formers from Bristol made a school trip to the House of Commons. Their local MP, Tony Benn, was one of the most experienced politicians in the land, but their visit made
Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes
A video circulating online threatened to attack two hospitals in the Ukrainian capital, said officials. ...
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan be tried on trafficking charges in Romania, court rules
Influencers charged with rape and forming sex-exploitation gang say they will appeal against go-ahead
Dozens more migrants arrive in UK as deadly Channel crossings start again after five including a...
Dozens of migrants have been intercepted crossing the English Channel today - the first day of arrivals since five people died attempting the journey on Tuesday. Mainly male migrants aboard an inflatable dinghy were spotted being brought ashore at the Port of
Turkish president vows choice of new NATO chief to be made 'within framework of strategic wisdom'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said the choice of new NATO chief “will be made within the framework of the strategic wisdom and fairness.” “Nobody
Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - April 26, 2024
Gather your friends and put your general knowledge prowess to the test ...
Hotel-quality pillow that's ideal for side sleepers with 2,650 five-star ratings cheaper at Dunelm than Amazon
"This is the most comfortable pillow ever. Bought one ages ago and have been looking for it since. Finally found it here at Dunelm and bought two. They are really comfy and great for side sleepers" ...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier sports new look after next job confirmed away from EastEnders
The actor and model took to social media and is sporting a brand new hairstyle after getting many comments about his curly locks ...
The 5 shortest flights in the world – One is in Greece
The fastest flights last from less than 1 minute to 20 minutes in the air, and one takes place over the waters of the Aegean. For those travellers who dread the thought of being stuck inside a plane for hours to reach their destinations, there is finally a
Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
Just like the animals on Noah's Ark, the corals arrived in a pair. On Monday, divers with gloved hands gently nestled the self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project among their cousins in Europe's largest coral reef at the Burgers' Zoo in the
Neolithic Monuments In Ireland May Mark Out The Path To Heaven
A cluster of five enormous Stone Age structures in County Wicklow, Ireland, may have been built as a means of delineating the path taken by the souls of the dead as they ascend to the eternal realm. Known as cursus monuments, the constructions are extremely
Breaking Ex-pastor jailed for theft of €125,000 from Kildare-based church
A former pastor who engaged in theft and fraud to steal more than €125,000 from his own Kildare-based church has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison. Ebenezer Oduntan, a former pastor of the City of David Church in
Net-zero bill boosts Europe’s decarbonization efforts for shipping
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Runner reunited with doctors who saved him after collapse
Fitness instructor Grant Williams was training for a marathon when he collapsed on a Liverpool street. ...
Son held under mental health act after killing mum
Gavin Nash was in the grip of acute psychosis when he killed his mother Lynette at home in Somerset. ...
Chelsea have to be 'perfect' against Barca - Hayes
Emma Hayes says Chelsea have to be “perfect” to be able to progress from their Women’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. ...
