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Exercise may be better than sleep at flushing out brain toxins – research

Exercise may be better than sleep at flushing out brain toxins – research

The researchers said they were surprised by the findings in mice.

Murder mystery puzzle collection named book of the year

Murder mystery puzzle collection named book of the year

Murder mystery book Murdle triumphed at the British Book Awards.

Twin who fought crocodile attacking her sister on King’s first gallantry list

Twin who fought crocodile attacking her sister on King’s first gallantry list

Georgia Laurie, from Sandhurst in Berkshire, punched the reptile in the face when it attacked her twin Melissa while they were in Mexico in 2021.

What the papers say – May 13

What the papers say – May 13

A major speech by the Prime Minister features heavily on the front of Monday’s newspapers.

Starmer faces calls for Elphicke probe and criticism over her anti-strike views

Starmer faces calls for Elphicke probe and criticism over her anti-strike views

A union boss has hit out at the Tory defector’s ‘disgraceful attack on firefighters’ and called her opinions ‘incompatible’ with the Labour whip.

Universities warn of fall in number of international student applications

Universities warn of fall in number of international student applications

The warning comes ahead of a report expected this week on the graduate visa route.

Grant Shapps: Next Russian defence minister will be Putin puppet

Grant Shapps: Next Russian defence minister will be Putin puppet

The Defence Secretary said Moscow’s outgoing defence minister Sergei Shoigu has overseen mass civilian suffering in Ukraine.

Presenter Kasia Madera involved in legal action against BBC is back on air

Presenter Kasia Madera involved in legal action against BBC is back on air

She is among four senior female BBC journalists who are bringing an employment tribunal case against the broadcaster.

Happy Valley and Top Boy celebrate major wins at Bafta TV Awards

Happy Valley and Top Boy celebrate major wins at Bafta TV Awards

True crime series The Sixth Commandment was also recognised at the ceremony.

Northern Lights sightings possible again for parts of the UK

Northern Lights sightings possible again for parts of the UK

Marco Petagna, a meteorologist at the Met Office, the lights might be visible for some areas of the country again on Sunday night.

Temperatures peak on Sunday before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Temperatures peak on Sunday before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Chertsey in Surrey recorded the warmest temperature of 27.5C on Sunday while 25.3C was recorded in Usk in South Wales, the Met Office said.

Strictly Come Dancing scoops best entertainment Bafta in 20th year

Strictly Come Dancing scoops best entertainment Bafta in 20th year

The series has been running for two decades.

Cameron’s ‘golden era’ of UK-China ties was pathetic, says ex-Hong Kong governor

Cameron’s ‘golden era’ of UK-China ties was pathetic, says ex-Hong Kong governor

Lord Patten criticised the then-prime minister’s policy of seeking closer relations with Beijing.

A man has died following collision between two jet-skis

A man has died following collision between two jet-skis

Nobody else was injured in the incident.

Queen attends Badminton Horse Trials to celebrate 75th anniversary of event

Queen attends Badminton Horse Trials to celebrate 75th anniversary of event

A member of the Beaufort Pony Club presented Camilla with a book detailing the trials’ 75-year history and a model horse.

Good progress on M25 works, National Highways says

Good progress on M25 works, National Highways says

Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during the M25 closure.

Rishi Sunak vows to create ‘more secure future’ in pre-election pitch

Rishi Sunak vows to create ‘more secure future’ in pre-election pitch

The Prime Minister, whose party is trailing Labour in the polls, will argue he has ‘bold ideas’ to ‘restore people’s confidence’ in the UK.

UK’s natural storytellers have created wealth of top TV, says Bafta chairwoman

UK’s natural storytellers have created wealth of top TV, says Bafta chairwoman

Sara Putt said the variety of broadcasters and streamers have provided a wealth of opportunity.

Ireland’s Bambie Thug says their ‘life is forever changed’ after Eurovision

Ireland’s Bambie Thug says their ‘life is forever changed’ after Eurovision

The ‘ouija pop’ singer came sixth in the 2024 Eurovision grand final, Ireland’s highest placing since 2000.

In Pictures: Sun-seekers soak up top temperatures before thunderstorms roll in

In Pictures: Sun-seekers soak up top temperatures before thunderstorms roll in

Temperatures were predicted to reach as high as 27C on Sunday before storms cooled things down.

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