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June 22, 2022

Tory bill accused of 'fatally weakening human rights

Government's Rwanda humiliation 'a factor' in today's announcement

3 mins

Salmon firm's purchase of airliner to fly fish to New York alarms activists

A salmon farming company has bought a Boeing 757 in a race to get its fresh fish on to the plates of diners in Manhattan in less than 24 hours.

2 mins

Tired Of Proving You Are Not A Robot? Apple Says It Can Verify It

An annoyance, an important security feature, an uncomfortable existential request: however you feel about being asked to prove you are not a robot, it has become a daily occurrence for most of us, but perhaps not one we would miss.

1 min

Passengers Support, fury and weary resignation

Whether it was the advance warning or the fact that so many people have become accustomed to working from home, the predicted chaos at many of England's major railways stations did not materialise during yesterday's strike.

2 mins

Airports Slot 'Amnesty' As EasyJet Faces Strike Action

The government has announced an "amnesty" on airport slot rules, making it easier for struggling airlines to plan schedules with fewer flights, as fresh strikes at easyJet threaten to add to a summer of disruption for passengers.

1 min

Man on bridge who died after police used Taser was holding firelighter

A man who died after plunging into the Thames during a confrontation with police who repeatedly fired a Taser at him was carrying a firelighter, and not a screwdriver as previously reported, the police watchdog has said.

2 mins

'Evidence to show that PM sought senior job for girlfriend'

Correspondence exists confirming that Boris Johnson attempted to secure a senior role for his then-girlfriend Carrie Symonds at the Foreign Office in 2019, a source has said, amid growing calls for an inquiry.

2 mins

More Than 50% Support Genome Editing To Stop Severe Diseases, Says Poll

More than half of people in Britain back the idea of rewriting the DNA of human embryos to prevent severe or life-threatening diseases, according to a survey.

2 mins

Pilot Schools Seek Teachers For Electric Planes As Fuel Prices Rise

Pilot training schools in the UK are actively looking for instructors who can teach on electric-powered aeroplanes, as the surging price of fuel gives a boost to the country's emerging zero-emissions market.

1 min

At Least 170 Victims Of Post Office Scandal May Not Be Repaid

Scores of branch managers wrongly accused of embezzlement by the Post Office due to faulty accounting software may be disqualified from a dedicated compensation scheme.

2 mins

Wrist Trackers Allied To App Detect Early Covid Infection

Health trackers worn on the wrist could be used to detect Covid-19 infection days before any symptoms appear, according to researchers.

1 min

Birmingham museum helps keep Caribbean legacy alive

Gazing around a recreation of his childhood home in 1970s Birmingham, Mykal Brown was overcome by waves of nostalgia.

1 min

Macron Holds Talks With Le Pen In Effort To Break Deadlock In Parliament

Emmanuel Macron has met leaders of opposition groups including the far right's Marine Le Pen to sound out his chances of negotiating a parliamentary majority.

2 mins

Romantic Suitors Put Pen To Paper As Japan's Birthrate Falls

Japan's faltering campaign to raise its birthrate has gone analogue, with authorities in a south-western city encouraging potential suitors to put pen to paper and wait patiently for a reply rather than just swipe right.

1 min

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