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Israel and Venezuela restore their broken diplomatic ties in 2009
Israel and Venezuela announced on Tuesday, 11 August the restoration of their consular relations, 17 years after the breakdown of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
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Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules A University of Cambridge whistleblower who alleged…
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UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
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Thailand: eleven French prisoners for drug trafficking since early summer
Eleven young French people have been detained since the beginning of the summer in Thailand after being arrested in an airport with several kilos of cannabis in their luggage. That's what Tuesday 11..
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Two minutes of night in broad daylight: part of Europe will live a total solar eclipse
Millions of Europeans and enthusiasts from all over the world will contemplate the sky with wonder on Wednesday, August 12, during a rare total solar eclipse that will dive very briefly north of..
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Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?
New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insect’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
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UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing
Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.