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Some Bumble Bees Might Have Lost Their Sense of Smell After Heat Waves

Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in...

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Germany: Far-right AfD party wins state election for first time

A far-right party has won a regional election in Germany for the first time since the Second World War. Alternative for Germany (AfD), founded...

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How IS-K group linked to Taylor Swift terror plot is increasing in strength and influence

The international influence of Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), a branch of the Islamic State, has been on the rise. The group has been linked...

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Who are the six Israeli hostages confirmed dead?

Six Israeli hostages held by Hamas have been confirmed dead after their bodies were found by the Israeli military in Gaza. The hostages, aged...

World

Hvaldimir: Russian ‘spy’ whale found dead in Norway

A beluga whale suspected of being trained as a Russian spy has been found dead. The animal – who was known as Hvaldimir –...

Business

Inflated Oasis tickets ‘utterly depressing’ – government promises review of dynamic pricing

The government has promised to look into dynamic ticket pricing, after the cost of tickets for the Oasis reunion tour more than doubled while...

Business

Economy could have crashed if winter fuel payments for pensioners weren’t cut, Labour minister claims

The economy could have crashed had the government not found savings by cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, a minister has said. Lucy Powell...

Sports

Briscoe wins at Darlington to clinch playoff spot

Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 10:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DARLINGTON, S.C. — Briscoe took the lead with the three-wide pass over Kyle...

Business

Labour faces business warning on workers’ rights and tax hikes

Labour is facing a drop off in confidence among business leaders amid plans for tax rises and improvements to workers’ rights, according to a...

Sports

Truex nabs NASCAR playoff spot despite crash

Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 09:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DARLINGTON, S.C. — Truex’s JGR teammate Ty Gibbs entered without a win in...

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Dana youngest Angels pitcher to win in debut

Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 09:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Taylor Ward extended his hitting streak to 12 games with...

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Beer run: Milwaukee adds first ‘Brewer’ to roster

Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 11:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Milwaukee’s newest player was born to be a Brewer. The Brewers...

Sports

White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 08:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted...

Politics

Economy could have crashed if winter fuel payments for pensioners weren’t cut, Labour minister claims

The economy could have crashed had the government not found savings by cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, a minister has said. Lucy Powell...

World

Israelis set to strike – as around 500,000 protest after hostages found dead

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to demand a ceasefire after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. An estimated 500,000...

Politics

One-word Ofsted judgements for schools to be scrapped immediately

One-word Ofsted judgements for state schools are being scrapped with immediate effect in a move that has been hailed as a “landmark moment for...

Politics

Tory leadership: We won’t win back trust ‘by pointing out how terrible Labour are’, says Badenoch

The Tories will not win back trust of the British people by simply “pointing out how terrible Labour are”, Kemi Badenoch will say. Speaking...

Business

Altnet Zzoomm accelerates hunt for merger partners

A full-fibre broadband builder is accelerating its search for merger partners amid growing financial strains on some of the industry’s smaller players. Sky News...

World

Who are the six Israeli hostages confirmed dead?

Six Israeli hostages held by Hamas have been confirmed dead after their bodies were found by the Israeli military in Gaza. The hostages, aged...

World

World’s second tallest man has to sleep on floor at Paralympics

The world’s second tallest man is competing in the Paralympics – but he is so tall, he has to sleep on the floor. Morteza...