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Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
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Hidden In Plain Sight: The World's Most Bizarre Secret Weapons
What became a very successful CIA programme during the cold war took its inspiration from British efforts during the second world war.
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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Common Noctule Bats Use Warm Winds to Migrate More Than 1000 km Across Europe, Claims Study
Researchers have tracked the migration of common noctule bats using lightweight transmitters, uncovering their remarkable ability to travel over 1000 kilometers in just a few days. These bats adapt their routes and timing based on environmental factors, such as tailwinds and warming weather conditions, to maximise efficiency. The study provides cri...
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10 Years After Attack, Charlie Hebdo Is Uncowed And Still Provoking
French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.
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Newborn Found Dead In Baby Box At Italy Church After Alarm Fails
The body of a male infant, believed to be about a month old, has been found in a box meant for abandoned babies in the southern part of Italy.
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Italian Designer Rosita Missoni, Pioneer Of Coloured Knitwear, Dies At 93
Italian designer Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, died on Thursday at the age of 93, a company official said.
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Ukraine Court Jails Man For 15 Years Over Helping Russian Army
A Ukrainian court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for passing information to Moscow that could have helped it target missile strikes, officials said Thursday.
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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Solar Storm Sparks Northern Lights Across Western Hemisphere on New Year's Eve
Solar storms on New Year’s Eve sparked breathtaking auroras across the US and Europe, with vibrant displays visible as far south as California, Austria, and Germany. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) struck Earth’s magnetic field, causing geomagnetic storms that reached G3 levels on January 1.
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Excerpt | 'I Don't Even Know If There's A Strategy': On Israel-Palestine Conflict
"'Isn't this mindless vengeance? Does this help Israel meet its long-term strategic objectives?' I asked the Israeli journalist. 'I don't know. I don't even know if there's a strategy,' he replied."
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Explainer: Ukraine Ends Transit Of Russian Gas To EU, What Happens Next?
Russian gas supplies to the European Union (EU) states via Ukraine ended on Wednesday after Ukraine's gas transit operator Naftogaz refused to renew its latest five-year transit deal with Russia's Gazprom.
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On New Year, France's Macron Admits Calling Early Elections Backfired
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition.
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Many Injured In Knife Attack In Germany On New Year's Eve, Suspect Arrested
The suspect, a Syrian national who lives in Sweden, is said to have stabbed his victims with a knife he stole from the supermarket.
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Zelenskiy Says Trump Will Be Alongside Ukraine's Effort To Stop Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Tuesday that no one would give peace to his country as a gift, but he believed the United States would stand alongside Kyiv as it fights to stop Russia's 34-month invasion.
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Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
-
Hidden In Plain Sight: The World's Most Bizarre Secret Weapons
What became a very successful CIA programme during the cold war took its inspiration from British efforts during the second world war.
-
5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
-
Common Noctule Bats Use Warm Winds to Migrate More Than 1000 km Across Europe, Claims Study
Researchers have tracked the migration of common noctule bats using lightweight transmitters, uncovering their remarkable ability to travel over 1000 kilometers in just a few days. These bats adapt their routes and timing based on environmental factors, such as tailwinds and warming weather conditions, to maximise efficiency. The study provides cri...
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10 Years After Attack, Charlie Hebdo Is Uncowed And Still Provoking
French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.
-
Newborn Found Dead In Baby Box At Italy Church After Alarm Fails
The body of a male infant, believed to be about a month old, has been found in a box meant for abandoned babies in the southern part of Italy.
-
Italian Designer Rosita Missoni, Pioneer Of Coloured Knitwear, Dies At 93
Italian designer Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, died on Thursday at the age of 93, a company official said.
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Ukraine Court Jails Man For 15 Years Over Helping Russian Army
A Ukrainian court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for passing information to Moscow that could have helped it target missile strikes, officials said Thursday.
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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Solar Storm Sparks Northern Lights Across Western Hemisphere on New Year's Eve
Solar storms on New Year’s Eve sparked breathtaking auroras across the US and Europe, with vibrant displays visible as far south as California, Austria, and Germany. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) struck Earth’s magnetic field, causing geomagnetic storms that reached G3 levels on January 1.
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Excerpt | 'I Don't Even Know If There's A Strategy': On Israel-Palestine Conflict
"'Isn't this mindless vengeance? Does this help Israel meet its long-term strategic objectives?' I asked the Israeli journalist. 'I don't know. I don't even know if there's a strategy,' he replied."
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Explainer: Ukraine Ends Transit Of Russian Gas To EU, What Happens Next?
Russian gas supplies to the European Union (EU) states via Ukraine ended on Wednesday after Ukraine's gas transit operator Naftogaz refused to renew its latest five-year transit deal with Russia's Gazprom.
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On New Year, France's Macron Admits Calling Early Elections Backfired
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition.
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Many Injured In Knife Attack In Germany On New Year's Eve, Suspect Arrested
The suspect, a Syrian national who lives in Sweden, is said to have stabbed his victims with a knife he stole from the supermarket.
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Zelenskiy Says Trump Will Be Alongside Ukraine's Effort To Stop Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Tuesday that no one would give peace to his country as a gift, but he believed the United States would stand alongside Kyiv as it fights to stop Russia's 34-month invasion.
