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Astronomers discover one of biggest black holes ever recorded

Astronomers discover one of biggest black holes ever recorded

One of the largest black holes ever recorded has been discovered using a new technique that could spot thousands more of the insatiable celestial monsters in the coming years, according to astronomers.

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Scientists have bone to pick with T-Rex skeleton set to sell for millions

Scientists have bone to pick with T-Rex skeleton set to sell for millions

A curator gingerly fastens a pointy claw bone with a thin metal wire, completing perhaps the world's biggest construction kit -- reassembling a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus-Rex called Trinity.

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Early Spain setback for coach De la Fuente 'no accident'

Early Spain setback for coach De la Fuente 'no accident'

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's project suffered an early setback in a chastening defeat by Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Europe rights court hears climate cases against governments

Europe rights court hears climate cases against governments

Cases opened Wednesday before the European Court of Human Rights against France and Switzerland over alleged failings to protect the environment, marking the first time governments are in the court's dock for alleged climate change inaction.

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Stock markets jump on easing bank fears, Alibaba restructure

Stock markets jump on easing bank fears, Alibaba restructure

Stock markets rose solidly Wednesday on easing fears of contagion from the banking crisis.

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Ermotti back as UBS CEO to handle Credit Suisse takeover risks

Ermotti back as UBS CEO to handle Credit Suisse takeover risks

UBS announced Wednesday it will bring back former chief executive Sergio Ermotti to handle the huge risks involved in the Swiss banking giant's controversial absorption of troubled rival Credit Suisse.

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Netherlands matches crucial for South Africa's World Cup hopes

Netherlands matches crucial for South Africa's World Cup hopes

Two end-of-season one-day international matches between South Africa and the Netherlands would not normally attract much attention -– but the games this weekend are crucial for the Proteas.

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IAEA chief arrives at Ukraine nuclear plant held by Russia

IAEA chief arrives at Ukraine nuclear plant held by Russia

The UN atomic watchdog chief arrived Wednesday at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in a rare visit to Europe's largest atomic facility currently controlled by Russian forces.

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'Lily Savage', UK star who made drag mainstream, dies at 67

'Lily Savage', UK star who made drag mainstream, dies at 67

The British royal family led tributes Wednesday to comedian and entertainer Paul O'Grady who made drag culture mainstream with his alter ego Lily Savage.

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UK defence minister would 'love' return of conscription

UK defence minister would 'love' return of conscription

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday he would "love" to see Britain emulate Finland and Sweden by bringing back military conscription.

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