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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

"While [the bone] would not represent one of the mythical specimens Hannibal took across the Alps, it could potentially embody the first known relic − so sought after by European scholars of the Modern Age − of the animals used in the Punic Roman wars for the control of the …

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The Papers: 'Farage forces elections U-turn' and 'Tributes to Godfather Star'

The paper says the link hadn't been possible before because of bureaucracy. It quotes researchers as saying that now NHS England has taken over the legal liability for the data, they will be able to use it to understand what's really causing disease and help them solve major health challenges

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Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments

Most puffiness isn't a medical issue and will settle on its own but Tina says that "if it's persistent, worsening, painful or associated with other symptoms such as breathlessness or swelling elsewhere in the body, it should be assessed medically"

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Ski jumper disqualified for wearing oversized boots

Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig said he felt "extremely stupid" after being disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots. Tschofenig, 23, had comfortably qualified for Saturday's final but his Winter Olympics medal hopes were dashed due to an error with his kit. The 2025 World …

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GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics

Dave Ryding can pinpoint the exact moment he first dreamed of competing at a Winter Olympics. "It was actually in a religious education lesson. I'm not sure I was paying enough attention to the teacher. " On Monday, that daydreaming lad from Lancashire raced at his fifth and final Olympics, …

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GB men's curlers' semi-final hopes on line after shock defeat

Great Britain's men's curling Winter Olympics medal hopes have been cast into doubt after a shock 8-6 defeat by Norway left them scrambling to make the semi-finals in Cortina. Bruce Mouat's world champions had lost two of their opening six matches, but were expected to beat the Norwegians for their …

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FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say

The BCA said it is also investigating the shootings of Renee Good, who was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on 7 January, and a Venezuelan national who was injured after a car chase one week later

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Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95

The statement from Duvall's wife continued: "For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all

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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down

One of the files suggests she told Epstein she was about to "freak with exhaustion" at a time when he was still in custody in Florida and that she also leaned on him for emotional support

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The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?

After the first AI Safety Summit, held in the UK in 2023, the word "safety" was quietly dropped from its title. One expert told me they have decided not go to Delhi at all this week as they have little confidence in any meaningful outcomes from it

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