England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test
Joe Root’s return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test.
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Arsenal vs Coventry LIVE: Premier League
Follow updates from the opening match of the season – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
Israeli settlers set fire to heavy machinery at West Bank quarry
Israeli settlers entered a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron overnight and set fire to heavy machinery
Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school
Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.
Ethiopia’s Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
Corruption charges dropped against South Africa’s police intelligence boss
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
Scientists finally know why astronauts struggle to poop in space — and reveal a hidden risk of long-haul spaceflight
Scientists have finally gotten to the bottom of why astronauts struggle to poop in space, thanks to a new blood test. The findings also reveal
Have your say: Would you trust a humanoid robot with your household chores?
The dream of coming home to a spotless kitchen you didn’t have to clean yourself is edging closer to reality. We’re used to seeing robotic
Meet the scientists 3D printing corneas to restore people’s vision, potentially filling a worldwide shortage of transplantable tissue
Last year, scientists achieved a historic first by providing a patient with the first-ever corneal implant made solely of human cells grown in the lab.
Did Maya Angelou say this popular quote about forgiving yourself?
Posts claim the famous poet and author said, “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”
Did Ron Johnson say seniors ‘misuse Social Security’? There’s no evidence
The senator has wanted to reform Social Security for years, but there was no proof he originated this quote.
Eye drops recalled over possible contamination, FDA reports
The FDA reported that bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief have been recalled over potential contamination.
Rumors are swirling about ‘lab-grown’ eggs being sold in the US. Here’s what to know
At least one such product received no questions on its maker’s declaration to the FDA that it was “generally recognized as safe.”