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Lions to make history with France game in Cardiff
The British and Irish Lions are to take on France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before their historic three-Test 2027 tour to New Zealand.
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Scientists make stunning discovery that could help explain why life exists
Scientists have discovered that the universe's fundamental physical constants may be finely balanced to make life possible. Even tiny changes to these constants could make liquids too thick or too thin for essential biological processes, potentially preventing life as we know it. Surprisingly, these life-friendly conditions existed billions of years before living cells appeared. The findings raise intriguing questions about why the laws of physics seem so well suited to life.
Politics
Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists'
The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion.
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US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Business
Delta CEO: 'Safety is going to make the call' on launching Saudi Arabia flight
Delta is weighing whether to continue with its Riyadh, Saudi Arabia flight debut as planned.
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ECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
Business
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
Politics
Police make seventh arrest over UK airbase incident
A seventh man was arrested Tuesday over a major incident last month at a British military airbase used by the United States to launch strikes on Iran, police said. The arrest came a day after President Donald Trump said the United States had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of "threats" he believed were linked to Tehran. A 22-year-old British male was arrested in London "on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts", Britain's Counter-Terrorism Policing network said in a statement. Six men in their 20s have already been arrested and released on bail after three suspicious v
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EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members
The European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.
Politics
UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
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Physicists just saw quarks make waves in the Big Bang’s primordial soup
Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual quarks as they blasted through the plasma, researchers saw them leave behind ripples, splashes, and swirling wakes much like a duck moving through water. The finding suggests this primordial “soup” is so dense that it can slow speeding quarks and respond collectively as a fluid.
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NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.
Politics
Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
Science
Scientists just found a new way to make hydrogen from water
A new light-activated material can efficiently produce hydrogen from water without requiring an additional expensive metal catalyst. Researchers say its unusual sulfur-based chemistry could point toward cheaper and more practical ways to turn sunlight into clean fuel.
World
'Make our streets safer!' Mass women's protests sweep India over sexual violence
In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. The alleged incident in an upscale neighbourhood of New Delhi prompted authorities to beef up protective measures, but the women say limiting their access to public spaces is not the answer.
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Washington’s big crypto bill is stuck. The SEC is pushing ahead anyway
The SEC has proposed new rules that would make it easier for investment advisers and regulated funds to hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of clients.
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UK police make another arrest in RAF Fairford case
Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.
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Watch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7 hours and 50 minutes, making it the fastest U.S. spacecraft journey to the ISS in history.
Health
Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights
The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights.