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~32,000 yrs ago a ground squirrel in Siberia stashed some fruit in a burrow, which was later buried & frozen. In the 2000s scientists unearthed the fruit & cultivated its tissue It grew into this: a Pleistocene ancestor of the narrow-leafed campion (Silene stenophylla) 📷/Study tinyurl.com/3esvztuv
Two Romanian nationals have been charged over the stabbing of Iran International TV journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in March. Extradition proceedings have begun. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK
Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.
bbc.co.uk
A very unpleasant weekend in prospect and further warnings may be issued. Please take care out there
Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · 2y ago#StormDarragh has been named and is forecast to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and through the weekend #WeatherAware ⚠️
Anyone in Kent & Surrey fancy a rehoming a goat? Buttercups Sanctuary, which also serves Sussex and Surrey, said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.
'We're inundated with abandoned goats'
A shelter in Kent says it is struggling to cope with an influx of goats being dumped at its door.
bbc.co.uk
Solid quote from the “alleged” organised crime boss almost elected to the Irish parliament on whether he’d run again. www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
There's an interview with Zelenskyy on this link, what an extraordinary man, never expected to be in this position, and no one expected this standard of leadership from him. #Ukraine
Ukraine war latest: Russia makes 'rapid advances' toward key defences; US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Russia is closing in on a key town in Ukraine's defensive line made vulnerable by the loss of Vuhledar, the British defence ministry says. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has signed off on increasing Russia...
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Wondering how I can make my feed Trump free. He isn't even in office yet and I'm already sick of hearing about him.
Jack Russell MBE, artist/former Eng/Glos cricketer, is offering a very limited edition print for donations of £150+ (plus p+p) in aid of former colleague David Syd Lawrence who is affected by Motor Neurone Disease. If interested please contact him through his website #cricket #MND #art #sport #UK
Home - Jack Russell
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Hundreds of hours of painstaking work went into this, from journalists, editors, subs and lawyers. It is available for free in The Observer. For now. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Money trail: questions over deposed Bangladeshi elite’s £400m UK property empire
Associates of former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina have spent millions buying up top-flight property assets in the UK
theguardian.com
Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'
Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'
"I'm worried about us as a species", she tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.
bbc.com
Anyone intent on following this account who promotes weird drug therapies or sells related products can expect to be blocked. Get lost.
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A little Spawn: the Dark Ages art to get you in the mood for... I don't know. Uhm. Spawning? (Maybe not!) 🤣
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social Hello, appeal for participants by Noelette Hanley, Luton Irish Forum, dissertation on volunteering & young people 13-18 yrs old with Irish roots, 5 minute questionnaire forms.office.com/e/VyKY1350EE + guardian's consent form forms.office.com/e/VJKAZ6t4Ts... via X
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all the cool kids in 2025 will have this calendar on their fridge…. are you one of them…? forestfr1ends.bigcartel.com
