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An almighty scare - but are England learning?

Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

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Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England

Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

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Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

António José Seguro is on course for a landslide victory over far-right rival André Ventura, with the majority of votes counted.

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Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

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Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

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Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals

The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

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Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video

The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".

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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

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What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?

Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.

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Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

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Artist Andy Goldsworthy on gathering gravestones: This is my best work yet

For years he was overlooked by the art world - now he's been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.

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The 'reclusive spinster' artist who shunned conformity and embraced freedom

On her 150th birthday, a new exhibition reveals the full power of the once-overshadowed painter.

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Luxury travel takes off as plane makers chase Asia's super-rich

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

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The shocking truth behind historic anatomical art

A new exhibition reveals the dark stories behind the dead bodies used in art

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