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We used ancient DNA to track the origins and spread of the Germanic and Celtic languages – new research

The origins of the Celtic languages have also long been debated. Some scholars propose that they emerged along the Atlantic ...
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When social media no longer needs people, what does the ‘social’ part mean?

This ambiguity destabilises the very concept of social media. If interaction no longer requires consciousness, human ...
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The James Bond series could suffer from a lack of new baddies, 007 super-fan Mark Gatiss has claimed

But Gatiss is unsure what direction director Denis Villeneuve can go with the villain in Bond 26 because we have technology billionaires like Elon Musk coming up with far-fetched plans for humanity ...
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Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw admits there's some attraction to guiding Scotland, should the opportunity arise

Laidlaw says leaving his current post would make for a tough decision, but he'd certainly take a call from Murrayfield. 05 Nov 04 Nov: The All Blacks are using their unbeaten record against Scotland ...
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Rugby's Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have agreed to sell their media rights and commercial deals collectively for the first time in a new revenue-sharing model from 2028

The Guardian reports southern hemisphere nations will receive a share of the profits generated by the likes of the Six Nations and Lions tours, while the European countries will benefit similarly from ...
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Pierce Brosnan has backed Callum Turner to be the next James Bond

Pierce told Vanity Fair: "Oh, I'm just an audience member now. "I'm just the man in the street who is eager to see who is going to play this epic role of cinematic history. All the men who are on the ...
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One person has died and four others are injured following a single vehicle crash near Whanganui

Major changes have been made to KiwiRail's practices - after two Auckland maintenance workers were seriously injured at Parnell Railway Station: 05 Nov: An investigation's ...
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The Cure have "more concerts" and new music planned for 2027, according to frontman Robert Smith

The 67-year-old singer and guitarist teased the band's plans while speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music on Tuesday (03.11.26), after The Cure were named one of the station's Artists of the Year for 2026.
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Health researchers are asking the Government to pump the brakes on efforts to legalise oral nicotine pouches

The Public Health Communication Centre is highlighting a Cabinet decision in September, giving the green light to soon legalise commercial sales of these products in this country. It says the Ministry ...
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Swimmers Alyssa Lawson and Ariel Muchirahondo have continued the team's strong run in the pool at the Dakar Youth Olympics, claiming a silver medal each on the fourth day of ...

Lawson imitated a windmill in the 50-metres freestyle, clocking 25.74 seconds. Muchirahondo showcased his versatility in the 200-metres individual medley with a two minute and 1.66 second blitz. The ...
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Major changes have been made to KiwiRail's practices - after two Auckland maintenance workers were seriously injured at Parnell Railway Station

A Transport Accident Investigation Commission report found there were no visible warnings of live wires - and the team hadn't been briefed after switching sites. KiwiRail chief metro officer says they ...
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's father Thomas Markle has reportedly been moved to a care home for dementia patients in the US

The publication reports Markle was moved into the care home on Friday (30.10.26) by his daughter Samantha, 61, who called it a "wonderful place" and said her father was transferred there for his ...