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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

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Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

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The 400-year mystery of Shakespeare's wife and son

New film Hamnet centres on the playwright's home life – and fills in the blanks

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JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay

Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.

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This Indigenous winter scene is not what it seems

How satirical artist Wendy Red Star is playfully upending First Nations clichés

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The centuries-old origins of the witch's hat

From Bronze Age to Wicked: For Good, the historic meanings of conical headwear

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How the Cabbage Patch Kids caused a near-riot

Why did these dolls have Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy them in 1983?

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Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban

It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.

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COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster

The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

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Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

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Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh

Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

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Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key

The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."

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Matisse lithograph added to art lending scheme

A print of The Dancer is available to borrow under Leeds Gallery's Picture Library project.

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Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster

The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

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