TECHNOLOGY

TRAVEL

The remote Argentinean community that is saving the stars

The verdant Cuña Pirú Valley is the home of the Aldea Yvytu Porá community (Credit: Megan Eaves)
Wednesday, 22 May, 2024

"See this path of stars?" Domingo Moreira said softly, pointing up at the sky. "In Guaraní, it is called Mborevi Rape – the road of the… Read more

BUSINESS

Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days

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Wednesday, 22 May, 2024

Those five words came to symbolise Silicon Valley at its worst - a combination of ruthless ambition and a rather breathtaking arrogance - profit-driven… Read more

LIFESTYLE

SPORTS

Klugman is ranked 623rd in the world

GB's Klugman 15 one win from reaching Wimbledon

The 15-year-old, who grew up playing tennis at a club close to the famous venue, beat 28th seed Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2 0-6 6-4.

"I'm speechless,"…

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Cate Campbell has been a stalwart of the Australian swim team

Australian swimming queen Campbell retires

Cate Campbell announced that it was “time to officially say goodbye to the dream I have had since I was 9 years old,” in a social media…

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West Ham appoint Lopetegui as Moyes' replacement

West Ham appoint Lopetegui as Moyes' replacement

The 57-year-old Spaniard, who agreed a deal with the Hammers earlier this month, succeeds David Moyes and joins on a two-year deal, with…

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hockey player

Bedford hockey player, 75, gets 'bug' again after 40-year gap

Steph Daniels, 75, from Bedfordshire, said she gave it up in her 30s as it was "taking over my life".

She…

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Rikke Sevecke

Rikke Sevecke: Former Everton defender forced to retire because of heart issue

The 27-year-old Denmark international joined the Toffees in 2020 before leaving last summer and then joining American side…

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International

HEALTH

Water births do not increase risk of complications study finds

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Giving birth in a water bath does not increase the risk of complications for the baby or its mother, a study has found.

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SCIENCE

UK breakthrough could slash emissions from cement

Scientists hope to clean up cement making

Scientists say they've found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings.

Cement is the modern world's most common construction… Read more

WORLD

Meryl Streep its hardest thing for men to see themselves in female characters

Meryl Streep

The cruel and unwelcoming fashion magazine editor at the icy heart of 2006 comedy hit The Devil Wears Prada may not strike… Read more

FOOD

Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups

Annapoorani
 

Netflix said the Tamil-language film - Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food - was removed at its "licensor's request".

The movie stars… Read more

Modern Life

Meryl Streep it’s hardest thing for men to see themselves in female characters

Breakthrough role … Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada

The cruel and unwelcoming fashion magazine editor at the icy heart of 2006 comedy hit The Devil Wears Prada may not strike… Read more

Economics

South Wales firefighters hope Antarctica trek empowers girls

Despite family and friends thinking they are a bit "bonkers" the two say people have been supportive

Georgina Gilbert, 49, and Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe, 42, hope to trek 777 miles (1,250 km) across Antarctica.

They… Read more