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Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK

The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.

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Jeers again as home woes continue - Jaissle has big problems at Newcastle

Three months into a four-year contract, the problems are mounting for Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle as his side are booed off the pitch by fans following another defeat.

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Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win

Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal Supremacy Winning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Flemington Point of Law justified his favouritism at the 2026 Melbourne Cup after the three-year-old stallion that was owned by King Charles until earlier this year reeled in Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse. Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by about 20 lengths at one point. Continue reading...

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Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win

Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal Supremacy Winning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Flemington Point of Law justified his favouritism at the 2026 Melbourne Cup after the three-year-old stallion that was owned by King Charles until earlier this year reeled in Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse. Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by about 20 lengths at one point. Continue reading...

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Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored

Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

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'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out'

Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land.

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Settler violence stokes peak West Bank displacement since October 2023: UN

January's data is particularly high after removal of an entire herding community in the Jordan Valley, OCHA says.

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Art Basel Qatar: Making a new equilibrium in the Middle East

Al Jazeera takes a look at the renowned contemporary art fair that opened its doors in Doha this week.

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Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.

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Townsend accepts pressure will mount on him after Italy defeat

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admitted that there will be more pressure on him after his side's disappointing performance in losing 18-15 to Italy in their opening Six Nations match in Rome on Saturday.

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‘They want to create a rift’: Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures

Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.

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