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Bones from wreck of Mary Rose suggest handedness might affect collarbones
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Bones discovered in the wreckage of the Mary Rose are providing clues about… Continue Reading
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US election 2024: How crucial will voter turnout be?
Ahead of the US elections in a few days, Euronews politics editor Stefan Grobe guides you through the latest numbers and vibes in the United States. All you need to know about election night and the voting process. Continue Reading
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Georgia’s EU accession halted ‘due to actions’ by government – POLITICO
“It remains on hold as long as Georgia continues to move away from the European Union, our values and our precedents,” said Herczynski, recalling Georgia’s backsliding in fighting disinformation and polarization and in protecting human rights. In 2023 the European Commission Continue Reading
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Russian army attacks two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 20 times today
The enemy has attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region about 20 times today. Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “The aggressor attacked the region nearly 20 times during the day. They… Continue Reading
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NASA is now talking to Voyager 1 with a radio that hasn’t been used since 1981
NASA can’t catch a break when it comes to Voyager 1, apparently. That’s because the US space agency has now revealed that the only thing keeping Voyager 1 communications running at the moment is a radio that hasn’t been used since 1981. If that sounds like a bit of a nightmare,… Continue Reading
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These trained giant rats could become poaching’s worst enemy
“You are never more than six feet away from a rat,” so the saying goes. Though here at BBC Science Focus we’ve concluded that this measurement is incorrect, it might soon be accurate for those involved in the illegal wildlife trade (IWT). A team of researchers have trained African giant… Continue Reading
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Norway will allocate nearly $86M for weapons for F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine this year
The Norwegian government will allocate NOK 1.3 billion (over $85.9 million) to purchase the necessary equipment and weapons for F-16 fighter jets. The aircraft will be delivered to Ukraine before the end of the year. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said… Continue Reading
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'Diplomatic treason': Polish commission into Russian influence criticises ex-defence minister
The commission has strongly criticised Antoni Macierewicz for his role in cancelling prominent defence projects Continue Reading
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Nordic countries pledge continued military support for Ukraine, back Zelenskyy’s victory plan
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden committed over €20 billion ($21 billion) in military, financial, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and pledged to maintain their support indefinitely, according to a joint statement issued at the fourth Ukraine-Nordic Summit in Reykjavik on 28… Continue Reading
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We finally know how the dinosaurs ended up ruling the planet
For over 53 million years, Earth was ruled by the bizarre, terrifying and downright impressive creatures that were dinosaurs – which dominated every corner of the planet, growing bigger and bigger as they until their demise at the hands of a rampant asteroid. But how did they become the top… Continue Reading
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