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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

How are points scored in ski and snowboard big air?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete's trick.

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago

National Gallery to make major cuts in effort to stem ballooning deficit

Move could mean fewer free exhibitions and paid-for shows and more expensive ticketsThe National Gallery is to make significant cuts in the face of an £8.2m deficit in the coming year, which could mea...

Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?

Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

Raducanu beaten by lucky loser in Dubai first round

British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round by lucky loser Antonia Ruzic.

Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air brawl

Flight LS896 from Turkey to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Brussels.

Hundreds arrested for stealing phones - as video shows brazen thefts

More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.

Student death puts French far-left under pressure

Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men.

Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago

UK consumer sentiment takes a tumble; bad weather threaten fruit supplies but boosts Morocco’s wheat crop – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK households grow more worried about debtsUK consumer sentiment continued to sink this month, as households grow more worried about debt...

Teenagers guilty of manslaughter after man lured to beach and killed

Two teenagers have been found guilty of killing a man at a seaside resort after he arranged to meet a 16-year-old girl.

Prison guard charged over 'relationship with inmate' at notorious jail

A prison guard has been charged after allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at one of Scotland's most notorious jails.

PM abandons plans to delay council elections after legal advice

The government has abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections in May following legal advice.

The Guardian - UK News7 months ago

Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infectionsA measles outbreak in London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, and comes amid a...

Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow

One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected

Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.

Is the Scottish title race the most exciting in Europe?

Can any other European league rival the drama of Scotland? BBC Sport has picked out the five closest title battles.

Is number 10 role the next step for Saka?

Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack... Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.

Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds

But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.